Grundy talks and tours in March

A range of talks and tours are set to bring some of the Grundy’s exhibitions to life.

The talks will coincide with the launch of another new exhibition which begins on Saturday.

Rock & Pop: New prints from the rock factory will run from Saturday 21 March until Monday 6 April, with a special preview of the new exhibit taking place at 6pm on Friday 20 March.

On Saturday 21 March at 2.30pm, Robin Ross will be at the gallery to discuss his selection of new work by Blackpool-based artists made at the printworks in the town’s rock factory which form the exhibition.

The new exhibition will accompany the other two exhibitions currently on display: Pre-Pop to Post-Human: Collage in the Digital Age and THINGS, which is a collection of the gallery’s most prestigious artwork.

On Monday 23 March from 2-3pm there will be an opportunity to explore both exhibitions with trained Audio Describer, Hannah Gaunt. This friendly and informal tour is especially designed for visitors with visual impairment, and will focus on describing key artworks in the current exhibitions.

Rounding off March’s schedule of talks on Saturday 28 March, at 2.30pm, visitors can join the Grundy’s Gallery Operations Officer, Tom Ireland, for his introduction to the THINGS exhibition (Fri 6 Mar – Sat 11 Apr). The introduction offers a deeper insight into some of the key pieces from the collection, all purchased with the Contemporary Art Society.

From the end of March and moving on into April, a series of Easter workshops give both children and adults the opportunity to explore their creative side. The workshops begin with an exploration of collaging techniques. The first Collage Workshop takes place on Mon 30 Mar, 1-3pm for children from 7 years old. One for adults (16+) is scheduled for Tuesday 31 Mar, 5-7pm.

Curator at the Grundy, Richard Parry, said: “March has already seen a fantastic spread of artists talks, with international artists Heather Phillipson, Brian Griffiths and Ian Whittlesea all discussing their exhibitions here at the Grundy, and giving audiences a rich insight into the ideas behind their art, and their approaches to making artworks.

“I think that for some people contemporary art can seem daunting and even unfathomable, so it’s really important that we’re able to give people the opportunity to learn more about it and hear first-hand from artists and thinkers.”