Events and exhibitions

 

Events and exhibitions

Last updated | 17/05/2012

Find out what is on at each of our venues.

Exhibitions

Exhibition	Description	Venue	Date
Outside In: Scotland	Coming up in 2013. A chance to see works of artists that don't fall into the "mainstream" categories.	PM&AG	late 2013
A Discipline of the Mind: The Drawings of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham	Wilhelmina Barns-Graham was one of the most significant British artists of the 20th century. Her primary practice of painting and printmaking was supported throughout her artistic career with drawing.	PM&AG	until 20 October 2012
Carpow Logboat	The story of excavation, recovery and conservation of a 3,000 year old logboat will be on display in Perth Museum & Art Gallery	PM&AG	until January 2013
Four Seasons in One Day	Scotland’s weather and climate are explored in an exhibition of fascinating images from the Museum’s extensive photographic collections together with contributions from members of the Perthshire Photographic Society.	PM&AG	until 29 September 2012
Artist Rooms - Robert Mapplethorpe	Robert Mapplethorpe is one of the most provocative photographers of the 20th century. Renowned for his magnificent, large scale black and white photographs, he has inspired artistic debate and intrigued. Starts 10 November 2012.	PM&AG	until 27 April 2013
The Flowering of Still-Life	Exhibition focusing on J D Fergusson's still-life paintings and closely observed drawings of flowers. Also featuring examples of still-life paintings by other artists that he inspired in Glasgow in the 1950s.	FG	until 28 September 2012
Creative Beginnings of Margaret Morris	Margaret Morris spent her childhood on stage, before developing her own system of dance notation and movement at the age of 19, which she went on to teach for the next 70 years.	FG	until 16 March 2013

Events

Event	Group	Description	Venue	Booking	Cost	Date
Tea Dance with a Difference	Arts workshop	10am-12pm:Art workshop at the Fergusson Gallery - inspired by the Dancing in the Sun exhibition, led by artist and educator Simon Reekie - £3.00, must be booked in advance (includes entry to the tea dance, where there will also be the opportunity for drawing and further tuition) 2pm-5pm Tea Dance at the Salutation Hotel -  big band tunes from That Swing Sensation and micro-classes by the Fly Right Dance Company, £3.00 includes refreshments	FG and Salutation Holet	Advance booking essential, please contact The Fergusson Gallery on 01738 783425	£3.00	18 May 2012.
Watercolour Day	Adult	A day of watercolour tuition with local artist Claire Harkess. Suitable for all abilities.	PMAG	Essential	£20 All materials provided.	Saturday 9th June 2012. 10 30am- 3 30pm.
Art Activity Afternoon	Families	Art afternoon linked to the Margaret Morris collections at the gallery. Crafts and enjoy Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre's "Theatre 4 One" show.  Suitable for all ages.	FG	No, just turn up on the day.	Free	Saturday 30th June 2012. 1 30pm- 30pm.
Portrait Day	Adult	A day of portraiture.  Led by local artist Peter Graham. This class will give tips on how to sketch a portrait using a life model. Suitable for all abilities.	PMAG	Essential	£25 All materials provided.	Friday 6th July 2012. 10 30am-3 30pm.
Bronze Age Craft Workshop	Children's Event	Come along to this workshop,led by a member of the Loch Tay Crannog staff and learn how to make a leather pouche just like they did in the Bronze Age. Suitable for children ages 7-13 years	PMAG	Essential	£3 per child.	Saturday 7th July 2012. 10 30am- 12 30pm.
Life Drawing Day	Adult	Artist led day, using a real model . Get tips on how to sketch the human body. Suitable for all abilities.	PMAG	Essential	£25 All materials provided.	Friday 3rd August 2012. 10 30am-3 30pm.
Bronze Age Craft Workshop	Children's Event	Come along to this workshop,led by a member of the Loch Tay Crannog staff and learn how to make a clay pot and how to decorate it. Suitable for children ages 7-13 years	PMAG	Essential	£3 per child.	Saturday  4th August  2012. 10 30am- 12 30pm.
Activity Afternoon.	Families	An afternoon of crafts based around the  art collections at the museum. Suitable for all ages.	PMAG	No, just turn up on the day.	Free	Saturday11th August 2012. 1 30pm- 3 30pm.
Bronze Age Craft Workshop	Children's Event	Come along to this workshop,led by a member of the Loch Tay Crannog staff and learn how to weave a basket and make a fish. Suitable for children ages 7-13 years	PMAG	Essential	£3 per child.	Saturday  1st September  2012. 10 30am- 12 30pm.
Victorian Activity Afternoon.	Families	Lots to do on the theme of the Victorians, including objects,dressing up and crafts.	PMAG	No, just turn up on the day.	Free	Saturday 8th September 2012. 1 30pm- 3 30pm.

You are also welcome to have a look on our Library events page - there is always something going on in your local library!

Contact details

For further information or to request a booking form, phone 01738 632488 or email museum@pkc.gov.uk.

Key
PM&AG	Perth Museum and Art Gallery
FG	Fergusson Gallery