New Exhibitions Opening in April
Body & Soul
2 April – 2 October 2022
Free Entry
Drawn from the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery Collection, explore how women have been represented in art over the past two centuries.
Through a selection of sculptures, prints, oils and watercolours, this exhibition examines how beauty and femininity has been celebrated and challenged through the ages, and encourages visitors to question their own modern perceptions.
Find out more on The Higgins Bedford website.
Archipelago: Take Part Queen’s Park Community Exhibition
2 April – 12 June 2022
Free Entry
This new exhibition is a celebration of the vibrancy of Queen’s Park using film, embroidery and clay, curated by artist Caroline Wendling in collaboration with residents as part of the Take Part Queen’s Park project.
Take Part Queen’s Park is an art project both inspired by and created with the community of Queen’s Park in Bedford. Through engaging residents of all ages with the creative arts the project seeks to celebrate residents’ sense of place and community, and share that with the wider residents of Bedford.
Delivered by Bedford Creative Arts in partnership with The Higgins Bedford and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation, The Harpur Trust and housing association bpha.
Find out more on The Higgins Bedford website.
Exhibitions Closing 20 March
This is the last week to visit our current exhibitions before they close on Sunday 20 March:
Going to Town – 200 Years of Bedford’s Art celebrates artists’ views of Bedford and the surrounding area with a number of watercolours, oils and prints. The exhibition includes artworks by JMW Turner, Dora Carrington, Thomas Fisher and Stanley Orchart, highlighting their fascination of the town and River Great Ouse.
Airship Dreams: Escaping Gravity brings together community sourced displays to celebrate Bedford’s airship heritage and presents the pioneering vision of airship development over the decades.
Bawden Exhibition Featured in House & Garden
The Higgins Bedford has recently been featured on House & Garden’s website. Written by Jane Audas, her article explores Edward Bawden’s longstanding love of plants and gardens, and gives a review of our Artist Plantsman exhibition.
Read the article on House and Garden website.
Easter Holiday Family Activities
Warden Abbey Revealed
Tuesday 5 & 12, Wednesday 6 & 13, Thursday 7 & 14 April
Workshops start at 11:15 am and 1:15 pm
£3.05 per child
Explore the Warden Abbey Revealed display and get creative with family activities inspired by medieval tiles and stained glass.
Tuesday 5 & Thursday 14 April – Print a Bag
Wednesdays 6 & 13 April – Make a Mosaic Coaster
Thursday 7 & Tuesday 12 April – Stained Glass Tealight Holder
Spring Craft with Art Adventurers
Friday 8 April
Workshops start at 11:15am and 1:15pm
£5 per child
Join Art Adventurers and get creative with a range of materials, media and techniques.
Book online or call the Box Office on 01234 718044 – line open Monday to Friday 11am-3pm.
Upcoming Events
Mindfulness with Art
Saturdays: 19, 26 March
11am – 12:30pm
£3 per workshop, Booking Essential
Join in guided mindful meditations workshops with CBT Therapist healthcare practitioner Nicola Smith. Relax and focus on images of beautiful artwork and improve feelings of wellbeing.
Book online or call the Box Office on 01234 718044 – line open Monday to Friday 11am-3pm.
Talk & Draw
Friday 18 March
12:30pm – 4pm, Free Entry
Drop In – No Need to Book
At our next Talk & Draw session, we’ll be delving into some delightful decorative arts in the Design Gallery. Join a relaxed and friendly chat around the gallery, followed by an afternoon of sketching.
Tea Party Poetry
Saturday 26 March
2pm – 4pm, Free Entry
Booking Essential
Join us for Tea Party Poetry, a free session of writing poetry alongside tea and treats in a small sociable group.
To book your place, email vicki.blair@bedford.gov.uk or call 01234 276362
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