Events – New Exhibitions

Autograph	Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12.30-6pm Rivington Place, London EC2A 3BA View on map 020 7749 1240 [email protected] autograph.org.uk Shoreditch High Street Liverpool Street 26, 35, 47, 48, 55, 67, 149 and 243	Online Talk: Expression in the Absence of Dialogue May 6, 1-4pm How can creative practice honour lived experience and build spaces where multiple forms of expression are not only welcomed, but valued? Activating the Archive: A Workshop on Preserving Community History May 23, 1-4pm How can archives serve as a powerful tool for preserving community history? Opening Night of Aasha John: As I Weave Jun 4, 6-8pm Celebrate the launch of As I Weave, a new exhibition by artist and teacher Aasha John The Musicality of Language: Live Poetry Event Sep 16, 6.30-8pm How can language carry memory across generations? What is lost, reshaped, or left unsaid along the way? Diasporic Resonances: A Workshop on Sound and Memory Jul 18, 1-4pm How can sound resonate within diasporic communities? What Language Do You Dream in? A Workshop on Words and Heritage Jun 20, 1-4pm How does language connect us to our heritage? Call for Writing: Speaking Through the Void Until Jul 13 We're looking to publish new writing that creatively reflects on issues of memory, language and migration Open Call for Events: Reverberations in the Archive Until May 26 Calling all emerging creatives! Submit your event proposal exploring how legacy is preserved, transformed and carried forward in archives, for an opportunity to make it happen with Autograph's support
Bobinska Brownlee New River	Thu-Sat 2-6pm and by appointment 38 Tower Court, Islington, London N1 2US View on map 07866 063663 [email protected] bbnrgallery.com Highbury & Islington, Angel Canonbury 277,56,73,476	Richard Ducker in conversation May 30, 4-6pm Richard Ducker in conversation about his solo exhibition Yearbook, all welcome
Division of Labour	Thu-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12-5pm and by appointment c/o The Florence Trust, Holy Trinity, Cloudesley Square, London N1 0HN View on map [email protected] divisionoflabour.co.uk Angel Number 19 Islington Green	David Blamey » Matthew Cornford » Schirin Kretschmann » Domo Baal May 23, 6-7.30pm PUBLIC TALK - David Blamey, Matthew Cornford, Schirin Kretschmann and Domo Baal discuss processes of making, exhibiting, and installing art in its situation of exhibition.
Focal Point Gallery	Wed-Sat 11am-5pm The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1NS View on map 01702 534108 [email protected] fpg.org.uk Southend Victoria, Southend Central	In Conversation: Lucía Pizzani and Helen Gordon May 9, 3-5pm Join us at the gallery on Saturday 9 May at 3pm for this special in-conversation between artist Lucía Pizzani and Helen Gordon, author of Notes from Deep Time.
Frith Street Gallery	Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm 17-18 Golden Square, London W1F 9JJ View on map 020 7494 1550 [email protected] frithstreetgallery.com Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus	In Conversation: John Riddy and Martin Caiger-Smith May 14, 6.30-7.30pm Coinciding with Photo London 2026, the artist will be in conversation with Professor and Curator, Martin Caiger-Smith.
Jupiter Artland	Wed-Sun 10am-5pm Bonnington House Steadings, Wilkieston EH27 8BY View on map 01506 889900 [email protected] jupiterartland.org	Marguerite Humeau in conversation with Esther Leslie May 27, 6.30-7.30pm Carol Rhodes: Her work & legacy Jun 17, 6.30-7.30pm Join Andrew Mummery, Curator at Carol Rhodes Estates, who has written extensively on Rhodes’ work for a discussion on Carol Rhodes' work and legacy
Kestle Barton	Tue-Sun 10.30am-5pm Manaccan, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6HU View on map 01326 231811 [email protected] kestlebarton.co.uk	Soundcamp 2026: International Dawn Chorus Day May 2 – May 3 A unique, immersive weekend of listening as the dawn chorus travels across the globe in a 24-hour live broadcast.
Lightbox Gallery	Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4AA View on map 01483 976049 [email protected] thelightbox.org.uk	Howard Hodgkin: Colour, Memory and Emotion May 21 A talk with Sarah Brown, Director, Lightbox Gallery
National Portrait Gallery	Mon-Thu 10.30am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am-9pm, Sun 10.30am-6pm St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE View on map +44 20 7306 0055 npg.org.uk Leicester Square / Charing Cross	Evening lecture: Catherine Opie in context Opens today May 1, 7-8pm Coinciding with our exhibition Catherine Opie: To Be Seen, join photographic historian Flora Dunster for a context lecture exploring queer representation in photography.
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange	Tue-Sat 10am-4pm Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn TR18 5PZ View on map 01736 363715 [email protected] newlynartgallery.co.uk The Mousehole bus	NEWLYN WALKING TOURS 2026 Just opened Until Sep 10 Step beyond the harbour front and uncover the real Newlyn on this relaxed morning walk. A unique behind-the-scenes walking tour through Newlyn’s back streets, uncovering the village’s rich past.
Nottingham Contemporary	Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB View on map 0115 948 9750 [email protected] nottinghamcontemporary.org Nottingham, 5 min walk Lace Market tram	Teacher CPD Session Jun 11 An art-making and practice-sharing educator session for educators of all stages, including Early Years, SEN/D practitioners, tutors at FE and HE, and early career teachers. Wednesday Walkthrough of Physical Culture by Augustas Serapinas with Marta Marsicka Jul 29 Drawing on Central & Eastern European visual culture during the socialist & postsocialist period, we will trace intertwined histories of physical education, hygiene, and state-sponsored body ideals. May Half Term Family Activities May 26 – May 29 Inspired by our upcoming exhibitions by Augustas Serapinas and Chico da Silva, join us to make, explore and play in our free family activities. Artist Talk: Dala Nasser May 2, 1-2.30pm We are thrilled to be presenting Cemetery of Martyrs the first solo exhibition in a major cultural institution in the UK by Dala Nasser. Poetical Science Event: Activating Poetical Science: Mysticism, Tech & Future Poesis May 3, 10am-4pm This event functions as a micro-residency and the opening activation of a curatorial research project grounded in Ada Lovelace’s integrated approach – a “Poetical Science”. 1525: Calligraphy - Tracing cultures and finding flow Until Jun 14 Join artist Feng-Ru Lee (Milee) to explore the art of calligraphy as a bridge between cultures.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery	Wed-Sun 10am-5pm Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ View on map 020 3985 8888 [email protected] pitzhanger.org.uk Ealing Broadway (Central, District, Elizabeth lines) Ealing Broadway Bond Street: 65, 207, 427, 483, E2, E7, E8 Ealing Broadway Centre: 65 Ealing Town Hall: E2, E7, E8 Haven Green / Ealing Broadway Station: 112, 226, 297, 607, E9, E10 Longfield Avenue: E11	Marthe Armitage Printmaking Demonstration with Jo Broadhurst May 7, 4.30-7.30pm Jo Broadhurst, daughter of Marthe Armitage, leads a demonstration of how wallpaper prints are made using large scale linocuts. Phoebe Collings-James in Conversation with Shenece Oretha May 7, 6.30-7.30pm Phoebe Collings-James sits down with Shenece Oretha to talk about their practices, sound and sculpture.
Royal Drawing School	Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm 19-22 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3SG View on map 020 7613 8568 [email protected] royaldrawingschool.org Old Street, Liverpool Street 26, 35, 48, 149, 242, 43, 76, 141, 214, 271, 55, 243	Digital Studio Until Jun 8 Led by one of our expert tutors, in these one or two hour online sessions with a model, you will be guided through a series of life drawing exercises that push you to see the human figure in a new way
Spike Island	Wed-Sun 12-5pm 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6UX View on map 0117 929 2266 [email protected] spikeisland.org.uk Bristol Temple Meads M2 to Cumberland Road	Phillip Lai: 'RAIN / RUIN' Until May 10 Spike Island presents a major solo exhibition of new work by Phillip Lai, bringing together a body of sculptural commissions that continue the artist’s exploration of the material world around us. Olukemi Lijadu: 'Feedback' Until May 10 Spike Island presents 'Feedback', the largest solo exhibition by Nigerian-British artist, filmmaker and DJ Olukemi Lijadu.
TACO!	Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm 2 Cygnet Square, Thamesmead, London SE2 9FA View on map [email protected] taco.org.uk Elizabeth Line to Abbeywood South Eastern trains from Cannon Street, London Bridge, Waterloo to Abbeywood	TACO! Artist Research Library Until Aug 9 A publicly-available resource, with books, research materials and resources to support artists. We welcome anyone interested in books and reading for pleasure, research and connection with others
The Bluecoat	Tue-Sun 11am-5pm School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX View on map 0151 702 5324 [email protected] thebluecoat.org.uk Lime Street, Liverpool Central	Introduction to UV Screen Printing May 9, 11am-5pm During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen. Creative Inking Techniques in Photopolymer - Masterclass with Bev hayesb Jun 27, 11am-5pm Designed for artists who already work with photopolymer plates, this workshop concentrates on inking, printing and creative experimentation. Introduction to Multi-Colour Lino Cut Jun 6, 11am-5pm Learn the basics of Lino cut and how to design, carve, register and print an edition of 2-colour prints. Book Launch: Melete by Jennifer Lee Tsai (Bloodaxe Books) Jun 3, 6-7pm Join us for the book launch of Melete, the debut poetry collection by our Artist in Residence Jennifer Lee Tsao, published by Bloodaxe Books in May 2026. COMMS FAIL by Roy Claire Potter May 2, 1-2pm Join artist Roy Claire Potter for a new live performance, reflecting on solar weather, radio waves, communications failure and remote connection. Still Life Drawing & Screen Printing Jun 13, 11am-5pm Spend time drawing your own botanical still life and turn it into an original screen printed piece of art. Introduction to Woodcut Printing Jun 6, 11am-5pm This one day session will teach you the basics of woodcut printing, a relief printing technique which utilises the unique texture of the wood grain to produce beautiful prints. Release the Archive May 19, 5.30-7.30pm Reflecting on four decades as an artist, Nina Edge is joined by art historian and curator Alice Correia and the Bluecoat’s Bryan Biggs to discuss her long engagement with the arts centre. Print for Beginners May 9 – May 10 This weekend course is a perfect taster session into 3 areas of printmaking; Planographic, Relief and Intaglio printmaking. Spring Botanical Cyanotype May 16, 11am-5pm Learn the intriguing process of Cyanotype Printing this Spring using our beautiful Bluecoat garden as a source of inspiration.