Easter fun and activities in Wolverhampton

Easter Holiday Fun at the Art Gallery!

We’ve got egg hunts and hat making, stop motion animation, print making and clay sculpture workshops for the Easter holidays. Ideal for creative kids and family fun, there’s something on every day so head on over.

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Exhibitions and Displays

A British Museum touring exhibition Drawing attention: emerging artists in dialogue Sat 10 Feb - Sun 16 May Wolverhampton Art Gallery Drawing attention: emerging artists in dialogue presents some of the most compelling and talented artists working in contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from the British Museum’s print and drawings collection. While the Museum has actively collected contemporary drawings since the 1970s, it is now, for the first time also focusing on emerging artists. The newly acquired works include drawings by some of the youngest artists to be collected by the British Museum. These will be presented alongside works by celebrated artists from Mary Delany, Andy Warhol, Yinka Shonibare and Barbara Hepworth to Édouard Manet and Camille Corot. Visit the website for more information. Free admission Image credit - Charmaine Watkiss (born 1964), Double Consciousness: Be Aware of One’s Intentions, pencil, water-soluble graphite, watercolour and ink, 2021. Acquired with Art Fund and Rootstein Hopkins Foundation support © 2023 The Trustees of the British Museum. Reproduced by permission of the artist

Ed Isaacs: Drawing Places On until Sun 24 Mar Wolverhampton Art Gallery Wolverhampton-based artist Ed Isaacs is a prolific draughtsman and is known across the West Midlands region for his captivating drawings in pencil. His intricate, large-scale works primarily focus on the concept of place and capturing the ‘genius loci’ or the spirit of an environment. He often depicts the area where he lives and works: Wolverhampton and the surrounding Black Country. Find out more by visiting our website. Image credit: Ring Road Geese II © Ed Isaacs, 2023

Harlequinade - A Great British Panto! On until 31 Mar Bantock House Museum The Harlequinade developed as an English pantomime between the 17th and mid-19th centuries. It was at first a slapstick adaptation of the Italian 16th century commedia dell’arte but went on to be the favourite element of Victorian panto. This exhibition looks at the Harlequinade in England through puppets and Toy Theatre, giving insight into its four main characters: Harlequin, Columbine, Pantaloon and of course the mischievous Clown! Free admission

Pop Art and Pottery On until Sun 24 Mar Wolverhampton Art Gallery A kaleidoscope of Pop ceramics by key artists, including special edition dinner plates, tea services, vases and mugs. Free admission Image credit: Small Dish by Michelle Ettrick, 2023

Friends in Focus On until March Wolverhampton Art Gallery This exhibition brings together a selection of artworks from the Gallery’s permanent collection which were acquired with generous support from Friends of Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Museums. More information Free admission

Black Country Landscapes Permanent Display Black Country Landscapes presents a selection of art and objects from Wolverhampton’s collections to explore the relationships between the Black Country’s industries and landscapes. From the atmospheric depictions of Edwin Butler Bayliss to the monumental work of Robert Perry, the paintings show the past and present of Black Country industry. To find out more visit wolverhamptonart.org.uk.  Free admission

Events

Art Play Wolverhampton Art Gallery Bring along your babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers for Art Play this Sunday 24 March. It’s two hours of sensory, creative play, run by local artists with lots of experience of little ones. You can book online or drop in, and older siblings are welcome to come along. Book your place

Our Eating Spaces

Glaze - The Eating Space Fancy a treat, or somewhere new to work or meet? Then why not pop along to Glaze, the eating space at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Our menu features everything from a full English breakfast, homemade soup of the day, tarka dahl and a variety of sandwiches and jacket potatoes, to our favourite coffees, loose-leaf teas and delicious handmade cakes. There are lots of vegan, vegetarian and GF options too. Whatever time of day your visit there’s certain to be a treat to tempt you. Take a look at our menu.

The Courtyard Café  Set in the beautiful Edwardian surroundings of Bantock House Museum, The Courtyard Café is open seven days a week and offers a wide range of food and beverages.  Dog friendly.  See the full menu here.