Future Exhibitions and Events

17 May 2013
Pavilion Dance and Asian Arts Agency have joined together to present the South Asian Dance Summit (17th and 18th May 2013) with one of their performances ‘Erhebung’ being performed at the Russell-Cotes on the 17th May. Erhebung is a collaboration between choreography (by Mayuri Boonham) and abstract sculpture (made by Jeff Lowe) where the performers and the structure become a flowing living sculpture.
Normal admission charges apply

23 May and 6 June 2013
Watch as specialist conservator, April Johnson, removes more than a century of dirt and grime from one of our paintings, Weaving the Garland. Whilst demonstrating the techniques used in painting repair she will be literally uncovering the past; revealing the true face of a picture once owned by Walter Child Clark, one of Bournemouth’s leading benefactors. April will be working on the painting at the Russell-Cotes on Thursday 23rd May and Thursday 6th June.
Normal admission charges apply.

27 June 2013, 2pm
The conserved painting, ‘Weaving the Garland’, will be unveiled to the public on Thursday 27th June. April Johnson will also be giving an illustrated talk where she will explain the history of the work and the techniques used to repair it. Donation £5 per person and normal admission charges apply (pre-booking essential).

6 July 2013, 10am-4pm (lunch not included)
Learn the craft of tapestry weaving with textile artist Karen Erlebach. Create your own tapestry picture, either from a template or weave a design of your own creation!
Suitable for beginners. Price includes all materials and tapestry frame (which can be taken home and re-used). Please bring a notebook and pencil, a pair of scissors and an old kitchen fork if you have one available.
Activity costs £55

Come along to the Russell-Cotes for regular family activities in the summer holidays based on our incredible Japanese collection! More details to be confirmed.

Larry Ham/ Peter Davies in the Cafe Gallery

24 April 2013 – 19 May 2013

Gerry Dudgeon and Kate Walters in the Cafe Gallery

25 May 2013 – 23 June 2013

Angels, Fairies & She-Devils :from Dadd to Discworld

October 2013 – March 2014