Mercer Art Gallery

Over the road in the Harrogate Museum!

We have a new spooky bat trail at the Royal Pump Room Museum! 🦇

Throughout October half-term, pick up one of our Halloween trails and get spotting. Follow the clues around the museum to help you spy the bats!

We have lots on at our venues throughout the week: https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/harrogate/

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Year 5/6 pupils from St Roberts’ Primary School have been visiting the gallery this week - over 90 creative kids have explored the New Light Prize Exhibition with artist Jane Carlisle Bellerby🎨🖼️🖌️

A creative morning in the gallery with Harrogate College students visiting for a drawing session, looking closely at a selection of curious objects from our collections.

A creative morning in the gallery with students visiting for a drawing session, looking closely at a selection of curious objects from our collections.

Next time you’re passing, take a look at our new signage. Better still, come in!

The signage is designed to give a fresh, bright welcome to Mercer Art Gallery visitors, and to make sure that our accessible side entrance is clearly visible.

Thank you to for the lovely designs, based on our trademark chandeliers.

Next time you’re passing, take a look at our new signage. Better still, come in!

The signage is designed to give a fresh, bright welcome to Mercer Art Gallery visitors, and to make sure that our accessible side entrance is clearly visible.
Thank you to Buttercrumble for the lovely designs, based on our trademark chandeliers.

Free Halloween entertainment on offer during half-term!

Families are invited to discover the hidden history of Knaresborough Castle where an underground tunnel once used for covert escapes and surprise attacks will be open for exploration.

The Sallyport, a fascinating remnant of medieval military strategy, allowed soldiers to sneak in and out of the fortress undetected. Visitors can journey back in time on guided tours and experience this intriguing part of the castle’s defence firsthand.

For younger explorers the newly revamped Castle Critters Room offers a world of fun, complete with a play kitchen, foam building blocks, and a Lego corner. On 1 November, Knaresborough Library will be visiting for story time fun for the little ones.

This interactive space is perfect for children to engage and play while learning about the castle’s past with history hunts and Halloween themed trails on offer. The venue is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 3.30pm. Admission is £4 for adults, with children free.

At the Royal Pump Room in Harrogate, a £20,000 restoration has revived this Georgian marvel to its former glory. Once a refuge for those seeking Harrogate’s healing waters, the Pump Room now features a relocated decorative fountain and a light-filled cream-toned interior designed to evoke the elegance of the Victorian era.

From Tuesday, 29 October to Sunday, 3 November, families can explore the fascinating museum which is packed with history and fun activities for all ages. On Thursday, 31 October, there is free object handling drop-in session with the museum team.

There is also a bat hunt trail where visitors have to find the spooky critters hiding around the museum. There is no need to book, and admission is £4 with children free.

A free make and take session will also be taking place at the Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate as an all-day drop-in from 10am to 4pm from Tuesday to Sunday, while Knaresborough library has junk modelling, Halloween craft sessions, Lego day and bedtime stories and crafts.

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2024/free-halloween-entertainment-offer-during-half-term

Join us at Creative Connections!
We're excited to announce that our Head of Culture & Archives and Community Development, Danielle Daglan, will be speaking at this fantastic one-day symposium for creative people!

📅 11th November 📍 The Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) 🕘 9:30am to 5:00pm 💰 Tickets: £25

✨ What’s in store?

Industry speakers 🗣️
Practical workshops on marketing, budgeting, and fundraising 💼
Taster sessions and accessible networking 🤝
Whether you're an established artist, a new graduate, or just starting to sell your work, this day of connection, inspiration, and learning is for you!

Don't miss this chance to grow your creative practice and meet fellow creatives in a relaxed and inclusive environment. 🎉



More information and to book:
https://sjt.uk.com/events/creative-connections

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Doors open at 12 noon on 12 October - see you there!

The 2023/24 Prize Exhibition returns next week at Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate.

The Mercer is the fifth and final stop for the Prize Exhibition and will be opening 12 October 2024 - 5 January 2025.

Will you be heading to Harrogate for the opening weekend?

👉 https://newlight-art.org.uk/prize-exhibition/prize-exhibition-tour-2023-24-2/

Thank you to everyone who viewed these five films, we have been delighted with the response.

Thank you to the artists; exploring colonial legacies, nation building, diaspora, the ethics of representation, and the impact of war. They reflected the human experience, with moments of joy and euphoria, as well as pain and loss.
Cibic Jasmina, Michelle Williams Gamaker, Juliana Kasumu, Manjinder Virk and Rhea Storr

North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for culture and leisure, Cllr Simon Myers, “Our new display space allows us to bring even more art to the county. This important and exciting exhibition not only highlights the extraordinary talent of these filmmakers but also showcases our commitment to fostering creativity.”

Founder and Director of Cherie Federico:
“Aesthetica is pleased to enable a North Yorkshire gallery to showcase time-based media for the first time; this sort of collaboration demonstrates the capacity of our region for creativity and digital innovation. The project will resonate with people on many levels, the selected artists are contributing to the global dialogue on how art helps us to make sense of our complicated world.”

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🌟 It's the final week of We Think the World of You: People and Dogs Drawn Together by David Remfry MBE RA! 🐾

Don't miss your chance to see it before it closes on 29th September. A heartfelt thank you to all our visitors, locals of Harrogate, and of course, your wonderful dogs! 🐶❤️

Photo: Remfry with Alsatian, Blue

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