Open Day
6 April 2024
Visit us for FREE
An art-filled day of discovery and creativity – all completely free.
Visit the gallery for free and enjoy a host of fun activities for all the family. Learn more about our art with talks, tours and “show and tell” sessions taking place throughout the day. Inspired to have a go yourself? The day will be packed with creative activities to do with the family, from creating your own Craxton inspired goat puppets to informal still life drawing for all abilities.
Everything is free.
Book your free tickets using the button below. You don’t need a ticket to visit but it helps us to know how many people are coming.
Schedule
Click on an event in the table for more information.
| Workshops | When? | Where? |
| Goat Puppets | 10am – 2pm | Studio |
| Portraits inspired by Jake Grewal | 10.30am – 2.30pm | Room 4 |
| Still Life Drawing | 11am – 3pm | Room 11 |
| Stamping Goats | 3pm – 5pm | Studio |
| Tours & Talks | ||
| Show and Tell | 10am – 4pm | Library |
| Collection Tours | 11.30am, 2pm & 3pm | Reception |
| Pick Up and Explore | ||
| Art Packs | All day | Reception |
| Ways of Looking Bags | All day | Reception |
| #PallantsGotTalent | All day | Reception |
Workshops
Goat Puppets
Create your own funky goat made of cardboard, string and beads inspired by John Craxton’s obsession with these hardy animals.
Suitable for ages 5+ (parents to accompany child)
When? 10am – 2pm [Drop-in)
Where? Studio
Portraits inspired by Jake Grewal
Join us to create a watercolour artwork inspired by Jake Grewal’s ethereal paintings.
Suitable for ages 5+ (parents to accompany child)
When? 10.30am – 2.30pm
Where? Room 4
Still Life Drawing
Easels at the ready! From flowers to toys, this informal session will get you creating your own still life compositions.
Suitable for ages 5+ (parents to accompany child)
When? 11am – 3pm
Where? Room 11
Stamping Goats
Printing with Lego blocks, create your own stomping, stamping goat!
Suitable for ages 5+ (parents to accompany child)
When? 3pm – 5pm
Where? Studio
Tours and Talks
Library and Archives | Show and Tell
Did you know there are nearly 20,000 items in our library and archives? As you can imagine, there are many fascinating, beautiful and extraordinary pieces. Visitors are welcome to drop-in to see some examples from our collection not usually on show to the public with our Librarian, Jane Holt.
You will also get the chance to find out more about our extensive works on paper collection and how we care for it, with our Head of Collections, Sarah Norris.
When? 10am-4pm [Drop in)
Where? Library
Collection Tours
Learn more about history of the Queen Anne Townhouse from our wonderful Gallery Guides in one of our 30 minute tours.
When? 11.30am, 2pm and 3pm
Where? Meet at outside the lift in the reception area.
Pick Up and Explore
Art Packs
Collect your free art resources, full of fun activities to do with the family. Comes with a sketchbook and colouring pencils.
Available at our Welcome Desk.
Ways of Looking Bags
New to galleries and museums? These Ways of Looking bags are available to pick up and view art in a fun and engaging way. They include emotion cards, colour paddles, sensory toys and more.
Available at our Welcome Desk.
#PallantsGotTalent
Enjoying the John Craxton exhibition? Create your own response to her work on one of our #PallantsGotTalent cards. Pick one up at the Welcome Desk and hand it back when your finished. All entries will be shown on our tv display in the foyer or on our Instagram account.
Will we see you there?
Book your free tickets using the button below. You don’t need a ticket to visit but it helps us to know how many people are coming.
