Art Work / Art Play: 12th June – 26th July 2025
Combining new and existing artworks, this exhibition draws upon interactive elements and plays with visual perception to nurture a sense of intrigue and allow for shifts in perspective. Themes of work and play are explored via nature, energy, farming, systems, culture and control. By considering these familiar subjects from different
IN-HABIT-OUT: 25th April – 8th June 2025
Make Yourself at Home Exploring bothies, huts and isolated rural buildings In-habit-out is a body of artwork about small, isolated rural buildings; places of shelter where we pause, slow down and reconnect. In-habit-out is a body of artwork about small, isolated rural buildings; places of shelter where we pause, slow
6th March – 19th April 2025: Eden Valley Scribes – Lakeland in Lettering
Eden Valley Scribes is a group of calligraphy enthusiasts from Lakeland and beyond who meet every month in Penrith to share and grow their skills. Their work ranges from calligraphy scripts and illumination to collaborative pieces and 3D works, all inspired by Cumbria and the Lake District. Lakeland in Lettering
MARCH 2024 Theresa Taylor – SCARIFICATION – Exhibition
Visit the new exhibition by Theresa Taylor in our People’s Gallery from the 28th March until 4th May 2024. Theresa Taylor is an artist based in Lancaster, at the edge of the Bowland Fells. She works out of her studio and is a member of Artlab Contemporary Print Studios, University
Reimagining the World Wildlife Gallery
Re-imagining the World Wildlife Gallery – VOLUNTEER CALL-OUT! We’re looking for local volunteers to help us write creative and engaging labels for some of our rare animal specimens. Following a fantastic consultation phase and with thanks to our community contributors, Kendal Museum has a ‘new vision community plan’ for reimagining
OCTOBER Mike Healey – SURREALISM – Exhibition
Visit the new exhibition by Mike Healey in our People’s Gallery from the 5th of October until the 11th of November. For this exhibition, Mike’s work embraces Greek and Egyptian mythology; strange plant forms; the world of Pulcinella and the Commedia dell’arte; climate change and weird landscapes. Works also explore
AUGUST Green Door Artists – “On Display” – Exhibition
This exhibition is by Green Door, with the exhibition being comprised of the work of 24 artists. Green Door Artists was formed in 1995 by a group of artists based in Kendal, with the aim of providing low-cost studios for local artists. They are a self-managed, not-for-profit artists’ co-operative who
JULY Eileen Gledhill and Cally Lawson – Cumbrian Contours – Exhibition
This exhibition is made up of work from two artists. Eileen’s inspiration comes from immersing herself in wild, rural and coastal scenery, experiencing the weather and landscapes. She gathers photographs and observations, before returning to her studio to work on the ideas generated and create individual artworks in oil. Cally’s
JUNE Art Crit North Cumbria – Material Process – Exhibition
Artwork from a north Cumbrian collective, curated with a creative focus on materials and processes. Explore their varied contemporary approaches to ceramics, glass, paint, printmaking, sculpture, and digital markmaking. The exhibition is free admission, open to public Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30-16:30.
From page to stage! Creative writing course using the French language
Creative Writing Course in French at Kendal Museum. It takes place at Kendal Museum every Thursday between 8th June to 13th July, 18:00-20:00. Please get in touch with the tutor, Maria-Elena for more details and course fees: learn@lakeslinguaphiles.com/07709002469.
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