Contemporary Craft and David Bomberg in the North East
Tuesday 24th April 2018
£43, (£40 for National Art Pass holders)
Shipley Art Gallery
The Shipley Art Gallery in Gateshead is home to one of the UK’s largest and most important collections of contemporary craft. We will have a curator-led tour of the permanent displays followed by time to explore.
After a break for lunch we will visit the Laing Gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne to see the Bomberg exhibition, with an introductory talk by curator Sarah Richardson. David Bomberg (1890 – 1957) is recognised as one of the 20th century’s leading British artists and of significant importance in the context of British modernism.
£43 (£40 for National Art Pass holders), includes coach transport, morning coffee, all admissions and tours. Does not include lunch.
Pick-up places:
08.00 Kirkstall Abbey Car Park
08.20 Leeds, Aire Street
08.40 Roundhay Park, Old Tram Terminus