Date: Wednesday 16 April 2025, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

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Date: Thursday 17 April 2025, All Day
Venue: York Art Gallery

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Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

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Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person

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Tickets will become available approximately a month in advance.

Pick up a pencil – draw and discover!

Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this two-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda Goldsbrough.

Enjoy working in sketchbooks in a relaxed and friendly group, taking inspiration from the collections at York Art Gallery. Materials provided.

These informal practical art sessions are for adults only (16+) and are suitable for absolute beginners or those who create regularly.

Sessions will run on one Wednesday each month.(Please book separately for each session).

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Date: Thursday 24 April 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery talk: The Art of Letters by Professor Helen Smith
Thursday 24 April 2025 | 2pm
Included in gallery admission

Harland Miller is fascinated by letters, from the exquisite initials of medieval scribes to the distinctive typography of Penguin Books. In this talk, Professor Helen Smith of the University of York, will explore our collective fascination with the beauty and variety of letters, taking in everything from quirky illuminated initials to missing letters, early typographic design, and those iconic Penguin covers. Helen will explore the work of artists, including Miller, who take letters as their subject, uncovering the visual allure of letterforms and the urge to play with shape and meaning.

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Date: Sunday 27 April 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

10.30am – 12.30pm, free

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Date: Saturday 10 May 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join us at York Art Gallery for life drawing workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

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Date: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Fundraiser: In Conversation With Harland Miller, hosted by Tim Marlow
14 May 2025 | York Art Gallery | 6.30pm | £60 for one ticket, £100 for two tickets | Book here

Join us for an engaging evening with renowned artist and writer Harland Miller, hosted by the esteemed art historian and broadcaster Tim Marlow. This event promises a deep dive into Miller’s eclectic career, from his  critically acclaimed novel to his new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned ‘Letter Paintings’ series.

Inspired by his upbringing in 1970s Yorkshire and an itinerant lifestyle in New York, New Orleans, Berlin and Paris during the 1980s and ’90s, Miller creates colourful and graphically vernacular works that convey his love of popular language and attest to his enduring engagement with its narrative, aural and typographical possibilities.

Harland Miller is known for his unique blend of visual art and literature, often infusing his works with sardonic humour and poignant social commentary.

Tim Marlow, Director and Chief Executive of the Design Museum, brings his extensive knowledge and charismatic presentation style to the conversation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear first-hand from Harland Miller about his creative process, inspirations, and the stories behind his iconic works. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a literature lover, or simply curious, this event is sure to be both enlightening and entertaining.

The evening will feature a book signing for Harland’s new book, XXX, published by Phaidon. This book, the first to focus solely on Miller’s ‘Letter Paintings’, showcases over 100 artworks and new photos of the artist in his studio, providing a unique glimpse into Miller’s world. Books will be available for purchase during the event.

This is an intimate evening, with limited tickets –  so secure yours now, for an evening of art, literature, and lively discussion!

This event will be raising funds for York Museums Trust – Charity number: 1092466

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Date: Sunday 18 May 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

10.30am – 12.30pm, free

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Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

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