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Spring & Summer2016

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Scarborough Art Gallery was built in the late 1840s by John Uppleby as a family home. A stunning Italianate villa, it’s one of the finest buildings in Scarborough, set in the beautiful Crescent Gardens in the town centre. It houses a permanent art collection which has been built up over 60 years through gifts, bequests and purchases to reflect the eclectic mix of the community and cultural heritage of Scarborough.

As well as the permanent collection, which is displayed on the ground floor, upstairs at the Gallery you can see the First Floor Exhibitions. We hold four exhibitions a year on the First Floor, organised by the Collections team. They not only give us an opportunity to show off some of the fine collections we look after, but also to display work by local artists and some interesting touring work from around the UK.

WelcomeWhat we do...Scarborough Museums Trust is here to look after and share Scarborough’s heritage, collections and stories.

We actively collect significant objects from around the Borough and employ specialists to look after them. It’s also part of our job to give the public access to the Collections, so we offer over 120 FREE events every year for every age to enjoy.

CollectionsWe are always interested in acquiring objects which tell the stories of the local past and present (see page 13 for our latest project).

If you have something you would like to donate to us to look after for future generations, just fill in the form on the Collections page of our website, or call 01723 384510 – we’d love to hear from you.

Our volunteer programmeHere at SMT we have a very busy volunteer programme, with over 50 local people getting involved. Volunteering is a great way to support a local charity, gain a greater sense of well-being and learn new skills, while meeting like-minded people.

To get involved contact Julie Baxter on 01723 384506 julie.baxter@smtrust.uk.com

Lunchtime talkScarborough School of Art £2.00

9 March at 12.30pm Artists Andy Black and Kane Cunningham from Yorkshire Coast College talk about the original Scarborough School of Art, its influence on the art world and some of its most famous students.

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Mystery, Magic & Midnight Feasts The Many Adventures of Enid Blyton

26 March – 26 JuneThis is the first ever major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Enid Blyton.

Enid Blyton is one of the best-selling children’s authors of all time. Her books have sold more than 600 million copies and have been translated into over 90 languages. First published in 1922, Blyton’s work is still loved by adults and children all over the world. From Noddy and The Magic Faraway Tree to The Famous Five, Malory Towers and The Secret Seven, it’s a great chance to see original artwork and items that belonged to Enid herself.

On tour to Scarborough Art Gallery, this exciting exhibition has been created by Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books. Many exhibits will be on public display for the first time, revealing Blyton's creative imagination and the events that shaped her life and storytelling.

Exhibition eventsCollections Close-up – Playthings

13 April 2.30pmJoin us for a nostalgic look at some of the vintage playthings from the museum stores.

Evening talk The Life & Work of Enid Blyton £5.00

15 April 7.30pmJoin David Rudd, Professor of Children’s Literature at the University of Roehampton. He will examine Blyton’s life and work, question the criticisms levelled against her and discuss her more positive and enduring qualities.

Lunchtime talkGP Taylor £2.00

4 May 12.30pmNew York Times best-selling children’s author GP Taylor talks about his rise to fame as a writer. His works include Shadowmancer, Wormwood, The Curse Of Salamander Street and The Tizzle Sisters.

The Dinner Theatre Company presents

A Midsummer Night’s Dreaming £25.00 Celebrating 400 years of Shakespeare

17 & 18 June 7.30pmThe Dinner Theatre Company brings Athens to Scarborough in an evening of food, music, theatre and dance based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In collaboration with Scarborough Museums Trust, the Stephen Joseph Theatre, the UK Foundation for Dance and Woodend. Ticket includes a three-course dinner Tickets available from Woodend, The Crescent 01723 384500. Please note: payment is required at time of booking. Tickets are non-refundable.

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Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books is the only centre in the UK dedicated to the art of children’s books. It’s exhibitions exploring literature are recognised for their creative interpretation and ability to engage children and young people with original artwork and manuscripts.

About Seven Stories...

9 July – 25 SeptemberOur natural history collection has been hiding in the museum stores for several years but this summer it will be set free!

This much loved collection of birds, mammals and insects will be re-imagined by internationally renowned artist Mark Hearld.

The beauty and wonder of the natural world will be revealed through the artist’s lens by displaying Scarborough’s natural history specimens in a way they’ve never been seen before.

The Friends of Scarborough Art Gallery are passionate about art galleries and museums. With a lively programme of monthly talks to attend and interesting trips to go on, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people while supporting your local gallery!

To see the Friends of Scarborough Art Gallery’s programme of events visit their page on our website www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com or email thefriendsofscarborough artgallery@hotmail.co.uk

Exhibition eventsCollections Close-up – Taxidermy Treasures

13 July 2.30pmSee a selection of taxidermy from the museum stores and discover the stories behind them.

Evening talkMark Hearld talk £5.00

15 July 7.30pmYork-based artist Mark Hearld talks about his work and curating the All Creatures…exhibition. Mark takes inspiration from his wonder at the natural world, with animals and plants at the heart of his work. He bridges across a range of different artistic forms including limited edition prints, unique paintings, collages and hand painted ceramics.

Lunchtime talkCollecting Nature £2.00

20 July 12.30pmHear about the history of taxidermy with examples from our Collections.

Taxidermy Demo Days £25.00

7, 14, 21 & 28 August 9am – 5pm with lunch break

A series of specialist taxidermy demonstration days with award-winning bird taxidermist Carl Church. It’s a chance to watch the fascinating process of taxidermy with a different bird each week.Places are limited. Lunch not included. Tickets available from Scarborough Art Gallery 01723 374753. Please note: payment is required at time of booking. Tickets are non-refundable.

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Sundays at Scarborough Art Gallery

30 & 31 March / 1, 6, 7 & 8 April £5.00

11am & 2pmWe have teamed up with Scarborough Borough Council to give you access to the Scarborough Jail on Dean Road. Tour tickets must be booked at Scarborough Art Gallery 01723 374753.

Please note: payment is required at time of booking. Meet at the Jail main doors on Dean Road.

Scarborough Jail Tours

Heritage Open Days are back and over four days in September there will be walks, talks and entry to all sorts of places – for FREE! Look out for the Heritage Open Days leaflet, or sign up to our e-newsletters.

www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com www.heritageopendays.co.uk

Events

Heritage Open Days 8 – 11 September | FREE

Knit Yourself Happy!

6 March 1pm – 4pmAs part of the first annual Museums & Wellbeing Week, Scarborough Art Gallery is holding a FREE Knit and Natter drop-in using vintage patterns from the museum stores.

In Conversation with...

24 April, 26 June & 25 September 3pm | £5.00Spend an hour or so on a Sunday afternoon with our Press Officer, Jeannie Swales, and a series of fascinating guests. Who knows where the conversation will lead?

Sunday Crafternoon

22 May, 31 July, 23 October 3pm | £10.00Sundays should be a time to relax and indulge in a little me-time so join us for a Crafternoon Tea! It’s an enjoyable afternoon craft session with tea and cake where you can learn a new skill with the artists from Hanover Studios. Tickets include tea, cake and crafty bits. Each session lasts 90 mins.

22 May Flower Felt Making A step-by-step guide to making your own felt flower to take home.

31 July Pretty Paper Cutting An introduction to this intricate and beautiful traditional craft, with a contemporary twist.

23 October Printing From Nature This ancient art form transforms the beauty of nature into art.

Lunchtime talkEdwardian Pageants £2.00

28 September 12.30pmLocal historian Keith Johnston talks about the tradition of regional pageants as part of the Scarborough Historical Pageant exhibition at Scarborough Art Gallery.

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Tickets available from Scarborough Art Gallery 01723 374753. Please note: payment is required at time of booking. Tickets are non-refundable.

Opened in 1829, this unique circular building is one of the world’s first purpose-built museums. Its design was suggested by William Smith, who became known as the ‘Father of English Geology’ after creating the famous map which charts the strata of the UK.

It’s full of fascinating objects including Gristhorpe Man - a unique Bronze Age skeleton - the Speeton Plesiosaur - a fantastic fossilised marine reptile found near Filey - and the Scarborough’s Lost Dinosaurs display - an exploration of the town’s Jurassic residents.

Star Carr New Rotunda display

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16 JulyThis year the Rotunda Museum is getting involved in the Festival of Archaeology. This national event encourages people to get involved in their local heritage by giving them a chance to experience archaeology for themselves. See re-enactors bring the past to life, meet experts and test your skills in prehistoric processes.

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From 9 FebruaryStar Carr is a world renowned prehistoric site located just outside Scarborough. Since the late 1940s a large number of well preserved artefacts have been discovered there and we are delighted to exhibit a selection of these in this new display. Items on show include flint tools, animal bones and a stag frontlet which was used as a head-dress.

Rotunda Geology GroupFormed to support the continuing development of the Rotunda Museum, the group also promotes public interest in geoscience. Any interested members of the public are welcome to attend.

For more information visit the NEW website www.rotundageologygroup.org

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Want to follow in the footsteps of the dinosaurs? Join us for these special, FREE, guided walks and see the footprints left by our prehistoric friends when Scarborough was a giant Jurassic rock pool! Walks are suitable for families.3 June | 19 August | 2 September – all 11amPlease dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear. Meet at the Rotunda Museum. Places cannot be booked in advance. Places are on a first come, first served basis.

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16 – 18 SeptemberThe Yorkshire Fossil Festival returns! With over 10,500 visitors last year, this popular geological festival is back on the Yorkshire Coast and promises to be bigger and better than ever!

It’s FREE so save the date now!

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Community

Scarborough Art Gallery has a dedicated room for community groups to exhibit their work for FREE! It’s a great way to get your group’s art on display and promote yourselves, so get creative and don’t forget to reserve your space – we are already booked until 2017!

Community engagement is key to our work at Scarborough Museums Trust.

We make it our mission to find exciting and accessible ways to engage local people with our Collections. In the past year we have partnered with Yorkshire Coast College and Beach Hut Theatre Company to produce a brand new musical – Rock, Rascals and Revolution! – about the life of geologist William Smith. We have also partnered the RNLI in an outdoor exhibition of local children’s artwork, which surrounds the site of the new lifeboat house on Scarborough’s seafront.

Community exhibitionsPop-up museumOur exciting new ‘Pop-up’ museum promises to be a quirky and interactive touring celebration of Scarborough’s rich heritage and the people that make the town special. Designed by visual theatre company Tortoise in a Nutshell with input from the local community, it shows the best bits of Scarborough’s social history. Watch out for it popping up around town from spring 2016!

ProjectsOh, I do like to be beside the seaside…Working with regional and national partners we will be researching and developing seaside heritage collections and working towards creating a national seaside heritage network. All further information and details of upcoming events will be announced on our website. If you’d like to sign up for the network or would like more information on how you or your organisation can get involved, please get in touch with esther.graham@smtrust.uk.com

Supported by The Redress of the Past projectScarborough Historical Pageant13 September – 9 OctoberScarborough Historical Pageant is a short exhibition which forms part of a new nationwide project. The Redress of the Past is a major Arts and Humanities Research Council funded venture examining historical pageants in 20th Century Britain.

The exhibition will feature handmade reproduction costumes, as well as objects from the time and a talk from historian Keith Johnston, Edwardian Pageants (see p9 for details). For more information about the project visit www.historicalpageants.ac.uk

We are proud to be a member of the Scarborough Dementia Action Alliance. It’s through the Alliance that we have taken part in the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme; it’s their biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. The aim is to transform the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about the condition. All our staff are trained by the Alzheimer’s Society to be Dementia Friends and we are working towards making our venues more accessible for people with dementia.

If you are part of a group who might prefer our spaces on a day when we are not normally open to the public, please call 01723 384505 and we will do what we can to help make your visit more comfortable.

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Family Activities

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British Science Weekend 19 & 20 March Kids go FREE!To celebrate British Science Week, we’re having a whole weekend of free family activities at the Rotunda Museum. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs, handle fossils and discover the work of Victorian engineers. There’ll be plenty to keep children of all ages busy. See our website for a timetable of events.

Rock Pooling Rules!6 & 20 August 11am Kids go FREE!Join us for a rock pooling adventure, where you can identify and learn about the sea creatures that live near Scarborough’s shores. Meet at the Rotunda Museum.

Term Time – Mini Mornings Thursdays 10am – 11.30am Kids go FREE!Tots take over the gallery! Mini Mornings are a perfect introduction to museums and galleries for pre-schoolers. Each week is based on an item from the Collections and sessions include Minibeasts, Dinosaurs, Things that Go!, and Fantastic Fox. Please see our website for details.

School Holiday Activities Kids go FREE!This year’s FREE holiday activities are better than ever with something happening in one of our venues every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.30am – 12noon & 1.30pm –3pm

As well as our usual activities, we’re holding special sessions including live animal handling and teddy bear making, summer rock pooling and Dino Footprint Walks. Check our website for details.

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Be a Blyton Treasure Hunter!Start your journey with a treasure map from Scarborough Library. Then your mission is to complete three challenges, collect the special stickers, and enter the prize draw to win some Blyton treasure!

Get your final sticker when you show your completed map at the Gallery. Then register your name for the chance to win brilliant Blyton goodies in a prize draw.

Make It! Saturdays 10.30am – 12noonSaturday morning art club is a great way for budding artists aged 7+ to learn new skills and create artwork. Term time only - see diary.

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EducationSchools & CollegesScarborough Museums Trust offers great ways to engage learners in a wide variety of subject areas. Self-led tours of both Scarborough Art Gallery and the Rotunda Museum are completely FREE – just let us know in advance of your visit so we can accommodate you.

The Hands-on Discovery Boxes include handling objects based around different themes and can be loaned to schools at a cost of £10 per fortnight.

We also have a new series of curriculum-linked workshops which have been specially created by experienced teachers to be engaging, accessible and introduce a different way of learningoutside the classroom.

Tiny Ones (Pre-school, EYFS), Little Ones (KS1), In-The-Middle Ones (KS2 & KS3), Big Ones (KS4 & KS5) Workshops for school-age children last between 75 and 90 minutes and are charged at £2 per student. (Pre-school sessions vary). Pre-visits are available by arrangement. 

For more information or to book, please contact Rosie Goodwin on 01723 384511 / learning@smtrust.uk.com

Children’s UniversityScarborough Museums Trust is delighted to be part of the Children’s University. It’s a fantastic opportunity for 7-14-year-olds (and 4-6-year-olds with their families) to enjoy exciting and innovative learning activities and experiences outside normal school hours. Both the Rotunda Museum and Scarborough Art Gallery have accredited activities, so don’t forget your learning passport!

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MarchThu 3 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 5 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYSat 5 Family Crafts 1.30pm - FREE ART GALLERYSun 6 3.30pmSun 6 Knit Yourself... 1pm FREE ART GALLERYWed 9 Scarb School of Art 12.30pm £2.00 ART GALLERYThu 10 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 12 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYSun 13 Coastal Trails ends - - ART GALLERYThu 17 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 19 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYSat 19 British Science - - ROTUNDASat 20 weekendThu 24 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 26 Blyton exhib opens 10am £3 year pass ART GALLERYSat 26 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYTue 29 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ROTUNDAWed 30 & 1.30pmWed 30 Jail Tours 11am £5.00 EVENTSThu 31 & 2pmThu 31 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ART GALLERY

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AprilFri 1 Jail Tours 11am £5.00 EVENTS & 2pmTue 5 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ROTUNDAWed 6 & 1.30pmWed 6 Jail Tours 11am £5.00 EVENTSThu 7 & 2pmFri 8 Thu 7 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ART GALLERY & 1.30pmWed 13 Collections Close-up 2.30pm FREE ART GALLERYThu 14 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYFri 15 David Rudd talk 7.30pm £5.00 ART GALLERYSat 16 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYThu 21 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 23 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYSun 24 In Conversation with 3pm £5.00 ART GALLERYThu 28 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 30 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERY

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MayWed 4 GP Taylor Talk 12.30pm £2.00 ART GALLERYThu 5 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 7 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYThu 12 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 14 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYThu 19 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 21 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYSun 22 Crafternoon Felting 3pm £10.00 ART GALLERYThu 26 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 28 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYTue 31 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ROTUNDA & 1.30pm

JulySat 2 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYThu 7 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 9 All Creatures opens 10am £3 year pass ART GALLERYSat 9 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYWed 13 Collections Close-up 2.30pm FREE ART GALLERYThu 14 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYFri 15 Mark Hearld talk 7.30pm £5.00 ART GALLERYSat 16 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYSat 16 Archaeology Festival 10.30am FREE ROTUNDAWed 20 Collecting Nature 12.30pm £2.00 ART GALLERY

JulyThu 21 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 23 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYWed 27 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ROTUNDA & 1.30pmThu 28 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ART GALLERY & 1.30pmSun 31 Crafternoon 3pm FREE ART GALLERY Paper cutting

JuneWed 1 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ROTUNDA & 1.30pmThu 2 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ART GALLERY & 1.30pmFri 3 Dino Footprint Walks 11am FREE ROTUNDAThu 9 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 11 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYThu 16 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYFri 17 Midsummer Night’s 7.30pm £25.00 ART GALLERYSat 18 Dreaming Sat 18 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYThu 23 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 25 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYSun 26 In Conversation with 3pm £5.00 ART GALLERYSun 26 Blyton exhib closes - - ART GALLERYThu 30 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERY

SeptemberThu 1 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ART GALLERY & 1.30pmFri 2 Dino Footprint Walks 11am FREE ROTUNDASat 3 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYThu 8 Mini Mornings 10am FREE ART GALLERYSat 10 Make It! 10.30am £2.50 ART GALLERYThu 8 – Heritage Open Days 10am FREE ART GALLERYSun 11

AugustTue 2 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ROTUNDAWed 3 & 1.30pmThu 4 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ART GALLERY & 1.30pmSat 6 Rock Pooling Rules 11am FREE ROTUNDASun 7 Taxidermy Demo Day 9am £25.00 ART GALLERYTue 9 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ROTUNDAWed 10 & 1.30pmThu 11 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ART GALLERY & 1.30pm Sun 14 Taxidermy Demo Day 9am £25.00 ART GALLERYTue 16 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ROTUNDAWed 17 & 1.30pmThu 18 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ART GALLERY & 1.30pmFri 19 Dino Footprint Walks 11am FREE ROTUNDASat 20 Rock Pooling Rules 11am FREE ROTUNDASun 21 Taxidermy Demo Day 9am £25.00 ART GALLERYTue 23 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ROTUNDAWed 24 & 1.30pmThu 25 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ART GALLERY & 1.30pmSun 28 Taxidermy Demo Day 9am £25.00 ART GALLERYTue 30 Free Family Activity 10.30am FREE ROTUNDAWed 31 & 1.30pm

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How to find us...

Scarborough Art GalleryThe Crescent,Scarborough,YO11 2PWTel 01723 374753

Rotunda MuseumVernon Road, Scarborough,YO11 2PSTel 01723 353665

AccessScarborough Art Gallery has wheelchair access to the ground floor, coffee stop and shop. We are sorry there is no lift to the first floor toilets and First Floor Exhibitions. Guide dogs are welcome.

The Rotunda Museum has a lift to all floors and an accessible toilet. Guide dogs are welcome.

Pay and display parking is available nearby.

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Opening Times Tuesday – Sun 10am – 5pm | Closed Mondays Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 5pm