Museum and Gallery Exhibitions: Canterbury, UK

For the moment I am living in Canterbury so I wanted to take the time to highlight some the upcoming events and exhibitions at two local art centers. Although these exhibitions do not feature any contemporary artists, attending these events is good to support local museums and galleries. It a chance to network with curators and staff and an opportunity to learn something new. Plus, it is a great way to see what the current art history trends are in your town! 

Fossil Roadshow-Prehistoric Monsters!

Museum of Canterbury, Stour Street

10am to 4pm

6th of February 2010

Age 2 to adult*

The "family Fun/fossil Identification day" on Prehistoric Monsters combines tidbits from science, art, and history into a great family activity. "Discover evidence of prehistoric 'monsters' - from mighty dinosaurs, to mammoths, crocodiles and creatures of the deep!  See and touch amazing fossils, take part in the dino dig, listen to monster stories and enjoy a range of fun, hands-on activities."  

*Special entry today only, £1 for all visitors. Please note there is an additional £1 charge for the Children's Activity Zone to cover the cost of materials. A free fossil for the first 50 children.

Canterbury: England's Crucible

Sidney Cooper Art Gallery

From 6th Feb and 27th March

Tues - Fri: 11am - 5.30pm

Sat: 12pm - 5.30pm

Private Viewing 5th of February 6pm-8pm (all welcome)

History and art come together at the Sidney Cooper Art Gallery in their latest exhibition on "Canterbury: England's Crucible 1000 years of Canterbury's history from St Augustine to the Tudors." The brainchild of the Christchurch's University History Department and the Canterbury Archaeological Trust (CAT), the exhibition "explores how the city has developed from AD 597 when St Augustine arrived on a mission from Rome." 

Free Events linked with the Exhibition: 

- Medieval puppet shows every Saturday at 12.30am, 2pm and 4pm from the Theatre of the Small

- Free lectures: 

• Tuesday 23rd February at 6pm- Dr Andrew Richardson (CAT)  "Early Canterbury and the Augustinian Mission"

• Thursday March 4th at 6pm- Marion Green (CAT) "Not just a load of old rubbish- the educational use of archaeological material by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust." Booking essential on 01227 782266

• Saturday 20th February 11am - 4pm- Study Day, Old Sessions House Longport. Come and hear about the latest historical research on Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Tudor Canterbury. Speakers include Dr Charles Insley, Dr Richard Eales and Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh.

* For further details and to register please contact Prof Jackie Eales, Canterbury Christ Church University, N Holmes Road, Canterbury CT1 1 QU tel:01227 454700, e-mail jackie.eales @canterbury.ac.uk