Exhibitions
Vanessa Bell (1879 – 1961)
Widely acclaimed as a central figure of the Bloomsbury Group, the modernist painter, Vanessa Bell (1879 – 1961) was a pivotal player in 20th century British art, inventing a new language of visual expression. Approximately 100 paintings, ceramics, fabrics and photographs arranged thematically will reveal her pioneering work in the genres of portraiture, still life and landscape.
8 February – 4 June 2017
Legacy: Photographs by Vanessa Bell and Patti Smith
A special display bringing together photographs by Vanessa Bell and the American writer, artist and musician, Patti Smith (b. 1946).
8 February – 4 June 2017
The Private Made Public: The First Visitors
Learn more about a typical visit to Dulwich Picture Gallery in the 19th century. James Stephanoff’s watercolour The Viewing at Dulwich Picture Gallery, c. 1830, is the earliest known view of the Gallery’s interior and gives an indication of what visitors may have encountered upon their arrival. See an example of an early Gallery handbook, as well as an original visitor book that all entrants were required to sign. The visitor books bear the signatures of both local residents and contemporary celebrities, including: Claude Monet, Walter Sickert, Rodin, Edith Wharton and Virginia Woolf.
Tuesday 14 March – Sunday 4 June 2017
Family Events
ArtPlay
Get creative together at ArtPlay, our practical drop-in session, making everything from bunting to block prints.
2 – 4pm, Free with Gallery Ticket
Spring Birds – Painting
Take inspiration from the Permanent Collection and explore a variety of painting and mark making techniques. Create colourful birds with unique patterns and prints.
With artist Francesca Centioni
19 March
Gallery Stories
Selected Sundays of every month. Participate in interactive storytelling in the main gallery. Please meet the storyteller at the gallery ticket desk.
Sunday 12 March
Sunday 26 March
Two sessions per day, 2.30pm & 3.10pm.
Free with Gallery ticket
Mini Masterpieces
Experience the delights of our collection with your child aged 6-18 months. Enjoy an informal, child-friendly gallery visit followed by a hands-on, sensory art session tailored for you and your baby. Collection-based themes change monthly – come to one or all!
Wildlife: Animals in Nature
Thursday 23 March
10.30am – 12pm
£16 per adult & child
Music
Lunchtime Concert Series: From Blues to Bach
The free lunchtime concerts are back with talented students from local schools performing every Wednesday: Dulwich College, JAGS and Alleyn’s School students will both entertain and impress with their musicianship, all in the impressive surroundings of Christ’s Chapel.
March 1, 8, 15
1.30 – 2pm / Christ’s Chapel
Free
Castalian String Quartet
The Castalians are rapidly emerging as an exciting voice on the international chamber music scene. Prize-winners at Hanover (2013), Lyon (2015) and at Banff (2016), they have already performed widely throughout Europe. They will play Schubert, Schumann and Beethoven.
Wednesday 22 March
£20, £18 Friends includes a glass of wine; under 18s £10
Each sociable evening includes a complimentary glass of wine, snacks and film notes
Bar opens at 7.00pm
Screenings at 7.30pm
Linbury Room
£9; £7 Friends
Gallery Film
Quiz Show
A true story of the discrimination, pay-offs, and cover-ups behind the scenes of the most popular intellectual game show in 1958.
Monday 13 March