BEYOND BEAUTY:TRANSFORMING THE BODY IN ANCIENT EGYPT

WINTER EXHIBITION PROGRAMME AT TWO TEMPLE PLACE

EVENTS CALENDAR

Cartonnage mummy case for the chantress, Shebmut. Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22 (945-715 BC). Find spot unknown; Macclesfield Museum

Abas and Anuschka reading together as part of the Hackney Pirate mentoring programme.

Ipad session at Independent Arts centre, Photograph courtesy of Independent Arts

CHARITY CASE STUDIES

Independent Arts

Independent Arts on the Isle of Wight tackles dementia, social isolation, disability and disadvantage through using the arts as a daily tool to improve the health and quality of life of the elderly. Run by a part-time staff of 2 and 67 dedicated volunteers, IA operates in over 80% of the care homes on the island and has successfully pioneered the use of innovative, digital tools.

A grant of £7120 funded a wide-scale pilot of technology researched and developed by IA, using iPads to benefit dementia sufferers. The success of the pilot provided proof of concept for a number of marketable products including a model for dementia services care now available for sale on the website, which are already generating on-going income streams.

Hackney Pirates

Hackney Pirates provides creative after-school sessions to under-achieving, disadvantaged pupils. Using the time and resources of 500 community volunteers, one-to-one or small group sessions develop students’ literacy skills and ability to tackle problems. Feedback from teachers notes that 93% experience improvement in the attitudes and attainment levels of pupils who attend Hackney Pirates.

In 2014 £30,000 funding was requested for administrative support. HP had identified that this would free up time for the three permanent members of staff with specialist skills to concentrate on strategic development and increasing capacity by 300% in three years. Hackney Pirates’ has now completed transition from a small ad hoc charity to a stable service provider, capable of accessing longer-term institutional funding.

THE BULLDOG TRUST 2016

Two Temple Place is part of the charitable foundation, The Bulldog Trust. The Trust was founded in 1983 and over the years has provided financial and practical support to hundreds of charities.

Two Temple Place itself, is one of the Bulldog Trust’s most successful charitable projects to date. The house hosts events and activities for charities throughout the year, offers public access and sell-out education opportunities through the Winter Exhibition Programme and is also available for private hire.

For information on becoming a Friend of Two Temple Place (annual membership £25), email Hannah Jordan, Programme Manager hannah@bulldogtrust.org

Developing small charities and social enterprises

In 2016 the Bulldog Trust are launching the Temple Place Partnership, a major new collaboration with the Golden Bottle Trust and the business community. Linking with the financial services sector, the Partnership will provide £9m alongside strategic support, to enable social impact organisations to develop, scale and increase their sustainability. The Partnership will build on the work of the Trust through its grants programme and philanthropy networks, to increase the number of innovative charities and social enterprises ready to access longer-term funding and social investment.

Since 2012, £950,000 has been awarded to 45 organisations following an open application process. The average score for delivery against transformational targets has been 89% with 63% moving on to

access major funding. Between now and 2019, the fund will offer 420 organisations grants of up to £30,000 and access to skills, training and strategic support from business. Over a £1m in operating costs for the Partnership have already been pledged with additional funds provided by Members channelled directly to grants. See case studies for examples of past beneficiaries.

If you are an individual keen to offer your skills, a charity or social enterprise looking for support or a business interesting in supporting the Partnership please see www.bulldogtrust.org

Sussex Modernism in 2017

The Bulldog Trust are delighted to announce a 2017 collaboration with the six stunning venues that make up the East Sussex Cultural Consortium: Jerwood Gallery, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea Towner, Charleston, Farley Farm House, and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. Sussex Modernism and the Art of Alternative Living (working title) will explore how artistic innovation went hand-in-hand with domestic and social experimentation amongst the Bloomsbury and Surrealist groups. The curator Dr Hope Wolf, co-director of the Centre for Modernist Studies at the University of Sussex, will delve into the lives and works of artists, writers, collectors and architects including Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant, Eric Gill, David Jones, Eric Ravilious, John Piper, Paul Nash, Lee Miller, Virginia Woolf, Ezra Pound and W.B. Yeats.

For more information or if you would like to propose a future exhibition, please contact Lucy Gardner, Exhibition Manager lucy.gardner@bulldogtrust.org or see www.twotempleplace.org/exhibitions for more details.

Make Two Temple Place yours for the evening

As one of central London’s stunning hidden gems, Two Temple Place is a truly unique and exclusive setting in which to celebrate your special event. Our experienced events team will assist you every step of the way whether you are planning a special birthday celebration, the perfect wedding ceremony, an elegant corporate dinner or filming for next year’s big blockbuster! We offer exclusive hire of the house for your event, allowing maximum flexibility for all types of events set against the stunning backdrop of William Waldorf Astor’s ‘little masterpiece’.

Two Temple Place is available for private hire throughout the year, for all enquiries please contact the events team on:events@twotempleplace.org or 020 7836 3715

The Bulldog TrustTwo Temple PlaceLondon WC2R 3BD

020 7240 6044www.bulldogtrust.org or www.twotempleplace.org

BEYOND BEAUTY: TRANSFORMING THE BODY IN ANCIENT EGYPT

FEBRUARY To book tickets see www.twotempleplace.org/exhibitions/events FEBRUARY

Modern Egypt Month: Throughout February, join us for our special Wednesday Lates series celebrating modern Egyptian culture!

Free YOUNG PHARAOH’S TRAILS (suitable for ages 5+) are available at reception at any time! Can you find the treasure and make it through to the afterlife?

Kids @ Two Temple Place

Two Temple Place Tour

Private tour of Two Temple Place reveals the secrets behind William Waldorf Astor’s neo-gothic fantasy.

Sunday 28th 10:30am £8 Family Event:

Learn to read Hieroglyphics!

Decode secret messages and learn to read and write like the ancient Egyptians!

Saturday 6th2:00pm & 3:30pm£3

Craft Drop-Ins Bring the whole family to Two Temple Place this Half-Term for some Egyptian themed fun and crafts. Something new to learn and make every day!

Monday 15th - Friday 19th 2:00pm - 4:00pmFREE

Sew magic! Using the magical symbol of the Eye of Horus, learn how to cross-stitch and practise basic needlework (age 6-8). Under 6s can make an Egyptian themed collage!

Saturday 20th2:00pm - 4:00pm£3

Egyptian Crafting!

Not for the lily-livered: Hear all about the gory ways canopic jars were used in ancient Egypt and then make your own!

Sunday 21st 2:00pm - 4:00pmFREE

Drop-in Craft Workshops

More Egyptian themed craft for all the family at Two Temple Place; come and join us to find out more!

Monday 4th & Thursday 7th2:00pm - 4:00pmFREE

Young Egyptian Explorer Tours

Calling all young explorers! Pack your bags and join us on a journey through ancient Egypt with stories of gods, goddesses, magic, and more. Dressing up not necessary but encouraged!

Wednesday 6th2:00pm; 3:15pm & 4:30pm£3

Sew magic! Another chance for keen young sewers to learn the basics of cross-stitch using the magical symbol of the Eye of Horus. Children, ages 6-8. Under 6s can make an Egyptian themed collage!

Friday 8th2:00pm - 4:00pm£3

Beyond Beauty: Sound Art

Bring your loudest singing voices and join musician Luke Crookes and artist Marc Woodhead to create and perform, songs and stories about the imagined lives of our friends the ancient Egyptians!

Saturday 9th1:30pm & 3:30pm£3

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Koshari Street: Egyptian street food vendors can be found at Two Temple Place every Wednesday

Wednesday 3rd5:00pm - 8:30pm

Modern Egypt Month: Food and Drink

Monday 8th 6:30pm £10

Exclusive private tour with insight into the inspiration for the show and its themes.

Beyond Beauty: Curator Tour

Nadia Wassef, co-founder of Egypt’s first modern bookstore Diwan explores the production and consumption of Literature in 21st Century Egypt.

Wednesday 10th 6:30pm FREE

Modern Egypt Month: Death on the Nile

Enjoy one of London’s most exclusive dining experiences in the beautiful Library of Two Temple Place, hosted by Dr. Christina Riggs FSA, specialist in ancient Egyptian art and archaeology. Ticket includes welcome drink, spotlight exhibition talk and a luxury 3 course dinner of authentic Egyptian cuisine with wine.

Sunday 14th 6:30pm £80

VALENTINE’S DAY: Exclusively Egyptian

Modern Egypt Month: Music

Enjoy this unique chance to enjoy contemporary Egyptian music around the gallery!

Wednesday 17th 6:30pm – 8:30pmFREE

15min introduction to the interiors of Two Temple Place.

Monday 22nd 3:00pmFREE

Spotlight Talk

Talk on Interior and Furniture Design in Contemporary Egypt from award-winning designer Hedayat Islam Taymour.

Wednesday 24th 6:30pm FREE

Modern Egypt Month: Evolving from Tradition

APRIL To book tickets see www.twotempleplace.org/exhibitions/events APRIL

Spotlight Talk 15min introduction to the interiors of Two Temple Place.

Monday 29th 3:00pmFREE

MARCH To book tickets see www.twotempleplace.org/exhibitions/events

MOTHERS DAY: Exclusively Egyptian

Chris Naunton, director of The Egypt Exploration Society hosts an intimate dinner in the Library at Two Temple Place. Ticket includes welcome drink, spotlight exhibition talk and a luxury 3 course dinner of authentic Egyptian cuisine with wine.

Sunday 6th 6:30pm £80

Spotlight Talk 15min introduction to the interiors of Two Tem-ple Place.

Monday 14th 3:00pmFREE

Beyond Beauty: Dressing to Impress

Jan Picton from the Gurob Harem Palace Project, Faiyum, Egypt explores how elaborate costumes and personal decoration frame not just the figure but the lifestyle of the ancient Egyptians.

Monday 14th 6:30pm£7

Wednesday Late: Egyptian crafting workshop

Taking inspiration from Beyond Beauty, come and spend an evening mastering some old fashioned crafting skills with a contemporary twist. Suitable for crafters of all levels.

Wednesday 16th 6:30pm & 7:30pm£7

Luxor-on-Thames Walking tour, especially devised for Beyond Beauty, cherry picks some of the best examples of surviving Egyptian style hidden on the capital’s riverside.

Saturday 19th 11:30am£12

Monday 21st 3:00pmFREE

Two Temple Place Tour

Private tour of Two Temple Place reveals the secrets behind William Waldorf Astor’s neo-gothic fantasy.

Monday 21st 5:30pm £8

Spotlight Talk 15min introduction to the interiors of Two Temple Place.

Wednesday Late: Intervention Liberation

For the final few weeks, Beyond Beauty welcomes ‘Nu’ Shabtis by Syrian artist Zahed Taj-Eddin to live amongst our ancient artefacts. Based on ‘U’ Shabtis, small figurines that guarded and served the ancient Egyptian dead, these ‘Nu’ Shabtis, have awoken in the 21st century and found there is no afterlife, no god of the underworld, and no labours to perform. Join the artist for this launch and to hear more about their story…

Wednesday 23rd 6:30pmFREE

Enjoy an evening of live Jazz amongst the objects of Beyond Beauty!

Wednesday Lates: Jazz Lates

Wednesday 13th 6:30pm - 8:30pmFREE

Egyptian Art Deco

Marvel at the products of a most unlikely architectural coupling: 1920’s inspired Art Deco and ancient Egyptian styling! Join us on this 2hr walking tour and see central London in a whole new light.

Saturday 16th 11:30am£12

Beyond Beauty: Curator Tour

Another chance to hear the fascinating stories behind Beyond Beauty in this curator-led tour

Monday 18th 6:30pm£10

Wednesday Lates: Egyptian Music

Dance your way round the galleries for our final Wednesday Late with traditional Egyptian music.

Wednesday 20th 6:30pm - 8:30pm FREE