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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Drawings
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of drawings from the Northampton Museums & Art Gallery collection. \nThis exhibition explores drawing as a fundamental artistic language\, presenting preparatory sketches and finished works that reveal how ideas take shape on paper. Through the delicate studies of Henry Moore\, the atmospheric sketches of Walter Sickert\, the imaginative designs of Sir Edward Burne Jones\, and the expressive drawings of Clare Abbatt\, amongst others\, visitors are invited to consider drawing not merely as a preliminary step but as an art form in its own right. The works on display highlight how artists across different periods and practices use line\, tone\, and observation to experiment\, problem solve\, and refine their vision. Together\, they celebrate drawing’s enduring role as a tool for exploration\, invention\, and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-drawings/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum
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SUMMARY:Rose Finn Kelcey: House Rules
DESCRIPTION:Arts Collective launches its new gallery programme with an exhibition revisiting the pioneering work of British conceptual artist Rose Finn-Kelcey\, curated by Emer Grant. This marks the first presentation of the artist’s work in her hometown of Northampton. \nFeaturing photographic\, installation and video works loaned from national collections and archives\, the exhibition recontextualises Finn-Kelcey’s groundbreaking practice through architectural space and coded forms. It considers how formal systems and power structures shape experience through architecture\, language\, ritual and atmosphere. \nExhibited publicly for the first time since its original installation\, Bar Doors (1991) captures architectural thresholds\, foregrounding moments of passage between spaces. The photographic documentation of Finn-Kelcey’s site-specific installation—seven saloon-style doors installed in a Houston city park—invites viewers to reconsider familiar architectural features as markers of access and permission. \nThe exhibition also explores Finn-Kelcey’s fascination with spirituality and its connections to the commercial and domestic structures of contemporary life\, featuring works such as It Pays to Pray (1990)\, God Kennel – A Tabernacle (1992) and Jolly God (1997). Her iconic flag works are also presented\, including documentation of Power for the People (1972)\, in which a collective political declaration was placed directly onto the monumental architecture of Battersea Power Station while it remained operational. \nThroughout the exhibition\, architecture\, movement and attention shape how the works are encountered. Finn-Kelcey’s work offers a lens through which to experience 24 Guildhall Road as an active structure—shaped by play\, language and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Rose Finn-Kelcey Bar Doors (Photograph of installation) 1991 \nWood\, Houston International Festival\, Buffalo Bayou Park\, Houston\, Texas. USA \n©The Estate of Rose Finn-Kelcey. Courtesy the Estate and Kate MacGarry
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rose-finn-kelcey-house-rules/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:NN Contemporary\, Vulcan Works\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers – April – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Booking essential\, includes refreshments. \nEmbark on a magical journey with Mini Museum Explorers!\nEvery Friday morning\, our beloved hands-on sessions invite curious little adventurers aged 2.5 to 5 years—and their grown-ups—into a world bursting with creativity and discovery. \nEach week brings a brand-new adventure filled with captivating stories\, joyful music\, imaginative art\, and playful crafts. Explore the museum in a warm\, welcoming space where imaginations take flight and new friendships bloom. \nAnd while your little explorer enjoys a tasty treat\, you can relax with a well-deserved tea or coffee. It’s the perfect way to start your Friday—with fun\, learning\, and a sprinkle of museum magic! \n17 April – Comic Capers \n24 April – Dragons and Castles \n1 May – May Day \n8 May – Soldiers and Warriors \n15 May – Truly Scrumptious! \n22 May – Gardens and Plants \n5 June – All the colours of the Rainbow \n12 June – Animal Adventures \n19 June – Smartest Giant in Town \n26 June – Doctors and Nurses \n3 July – Transport \n10 July – Sailing the Seas \nThese sessions are perfect for children aged 2.5 to 5 years\, accompanied by parents or carers (no ticket needed for adults). Spaces are limited\, so early booking is essential!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-april-july-2026/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:Craft and chatter
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends\, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. \nThey take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. \nDrop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/craft-and-chatter-5/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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