Art Attack! 2011

Visit Heart of England Galleries throughout the year for a variety of fun activities.  Family friendly facilities include:

• Buggy-friendly (lift access to all floors)
• Fun family activities (free gallery guides, dressing up or creative areas)
• Baby-changing area
• Space to picnic outside*
• Children's menu in cafe**

*Available at the Barber Institute, Compton Verney & mac

**Available at all galleries except Barber Institute, Ikon, RBSA Gallery & Shire Hall Gallery

 

 

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Luscious Landscapes and Curious Cities

Monday 13 - Friday 17 February 2012

For detailed daily workshops and times, please see our website nearer the time.

Many famous artists have found their surroundings a great source of inspiration. Join us for a week of workshops that explore our landscapes and cities and challenge you look at your environment with a fresh perspective.

Suitable for 4+ but all are welcome. At busy times you may be asked to wait.

 

 

The New Art Gallery Walsall

Why not pop into DiSCO The Family Gallery, a safe space for families to explore art together.  Drop in with the family anytime, its free and is open from Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

 

 

The Shire Hall Gallery

If you're looking for exciting things to do, visit the Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford and try our free Art Cart activities!  Younger children can explore our amazing Multi Sensory Room and teens will find fun interactives in our Smile Activity Zone.

 

Art Cart: Valentine’s Day Special

Tuesday 14 February

10:30 – 4:00

It’s Valentine’s Day so join us for some special themed makes to decorate with love hearts and flowers! Who will get your Valentine this year?

FREE drop in, suitable for all ages

 

Saturday Solo

Saturday 31 March 

12:00 – 2:00

We are delighted to welcome back Sarah Whittingham, Stafford’s Musician in Residence and Manchester Camerata’s violinist, who will once again give informal recitals during the day.

FREE drop in, suitable for all ages

Out of the Box

Monday 2 - Thursday 5 April

Daily

Out of the Box is a mobile sensory experience developed by artists Beeston Jones designed to stimulate the senses of early years children through exploration and play. www.staffordshire.gov.uk/explore

FREE drop in, suitable for the under 5s

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Wolverhampton Art Gallery invites families to join in the creative fun inspired by the exhibitions.  The gallery has events for budding artists of all ages.