Summer Events at the Haworth Art Gallery

Lots to see and do at the Haworth Art Gallery over the Summer holidays - you can choose from exhibitions, camera clubs and cultural conversations, to workshops and free arts club sessions for kids.

Exhibitions

1/6/2024 – 14/7/2024 – Accrington Camera Club Retrospective

This year sees a break with tradition as members select prints from their own archives which demonstrate their interests, and expertise in developing technologies.

27/7/2024 – 15/9/2024 – David Youds

David Youds presents the first solo exhibition of his work. This exhibition of new work is inspired by the people and places in and around Hyndburn.

27/7/2024 – 15/9/2024 - Unlocked: A Celebration of Recovery Journeys in Secure Mental Health

The Unlocked project is part of a wider initiative within the Guild Lodge NHS facility, Lancashire, to promote the benefits of art on mental health and raise awareness and understanding of complex mental health conditions.

21/9/2024 – 6/10/2024 - Black Artisans

The Black Artisans showcases and celebrates established UK based Black Artisans through a travelling photography exhibition. This exhibition will also feature the heritage crafts the artisans make using skills that are at risk of being lost.

Events

25/08/2024 - Stories from the Stores 

- Join Friends of Haworth Art Gallery with Tales of Home, 1pm to 3pm

15/09/2024 Heritage Open Day 12pm to 4pm

- Join us for Heritage Open Day, this year’s theme is Routes – Networks - Connections.

Accrington Camera Club – Meet the Artist 

(No need to book)

07/07/2024 - Harry Emmett CPAGB 

Harry presents a selection of prints charting his membership of the club over five decades. 2pm to 2:30pm

14/07/2024 – Stories from the Stores 

– Join the Friends of Haworth Art Gallery as they share objects and stories of Accrington’s past. 1pm to 3pm

25/07/2024 – David Youds and Guild Lodge Exhibitions

- Preview. 6pm to 8pm

Unlocked Workshops delivered by Guild

Lodge NHS Facility staff – booking recommended

Join artists Cassandra Batterby and Mark Love creating artworks with limited materials, and using a range of techniques.

• Wednesday 31st July, 1 – 3pm
• Wednesday 14th August, 1 – 3pm
• Wednesday 21st August, 1 – 3pm
• Wednesday 4th September, 1 – 3pm

Free Family Art Club

– Every other Sunday, 1pm to 3pm

• 14th July - Make fantastic, fantasy flowers
• 28th July - Create a fishy mobile inspired by Haworth Art Gallery’s aquamarine vase

• 11th August - Create your own pop-up paper peacock
• 25th August - Design and make your own windmill
• 9th September - Make a finger puppet and a funny face & feet bookmark

• 22nd September - Create a September brooch to welcome in
• the harvest

For general information about the Art Gallery and to find out how to get there visit the Haworth Art Gallery Website.