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Romilly Saumarez Smith, Tudor Glass Coral Reef, 2016, Photo: Lucinda Douglas Menzies © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
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LYC Haeckel II, 2015, Vellum
Exhibition
Woman’s Hour Craft Prize
7 Jul 2018 – 2 Sep 2018
Event times
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery opening times:
Tue-Sun: 10am-5pm
Closed Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays and Mondays during Bristol school holidays: 10am-5pm
Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.
Cost of entry
£6 adult*
£5 concession*
Under 16s free
* Includes £1 voluntary donation to Bristol Museums Development Trust.
(Standard entry £5 adult / £4 conc.)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
50% off with National Art Pass
50% off for Friends of Bristol Art Gallery
Free entry for students and 16-25 year olds every Wednesday (with valid ID).valid ID.
Address
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- Bristol
England - BS8 1RL
- United Kingdom
Showcasing the most innovative and exciting craft practice in the UK today, this exhibition from the V&A marks the 70th anniversary of BBC Woman’s Hour.
About
Traditional materials and historic skills meet new techniques and challenging ideas in a richly varied, stunning and very contemporary show.
The 12 finalists show the broad spectrum of craft practice today, from woven willow and darned jumpers to a bespoke bicycle and an intricate jewellery box.
As well as being beautiful and technically excellent, the show explores the decline of UK manufacturing, advances in medicine and personal stories of loss and memory.
The prize seeks to recognise a craft practitioner or designer-maker who is an outstanding artist and who has significantly contributed to craft practice in the last five years. The finalists were selected over the course of eight selection panels by 29 expert judges and clay artist Phoebe Cummings was named the winner of the £10,000 prize.
Alongside the national touring exhibition, our very own ‘Make Space’ showcases work by Bristol makers and hosts an ever-changing series of mini displays and events throughout the exhibition.
You can meet makers, watch demonstrations, browse and buy locally made work, and have a go at something creative yourself. Find out what’s on in the Make Space.
Students and 16-25 year olds get free entry to Woman’s Hour Craft Prize every Wednesday. Plus 20% off books in the shop and £2 tea/coffee in the cafe. Please bring valid ID.
Exhibition tour organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The Woman’s Hour Craft Prize is in association with BBC Radio 4 and the Crafts Council.
Image: Romilly Saumarez Smith, Tudor Glass Coral Reef, 2016, Photo: Lucinda Douglas Menzies © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
