What’s On

Jan
17
Tue
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Jan 17 – Mar 12 all-day

 

All the latest winners in the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography competition organised by The Natural History Museum. Chosen from almost 50,000 entries from 95 countries, these amazing images reflect nature’s beauty, diversity and fragility.

Photo: Agorastos Papatsanis (Greece)

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Feb
11
Sat
Wallsworth Art Group Show
Feb 11 – Feb 19 all-day

Annual display of work by members of the Wallsworth Art Group who regularly meet at Nature in Art. On display in the Education Centre.

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Feb
22
Wed
Wild Ethiopia
Feb 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Come on a journey with Dr John Sparks, former head of the BBC Natural History Unit, to discover some of the natural history of Ethiopia. Event includes finger buffet. PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE.

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Mar
7
Tue
GSBI Exhibition
Mar 7 – Mar 19 all-day

Please Note: THESE ARE CHANGED DATES FROM PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED! The Gloucestershire  Society for  Botanical Illustration includes a number of RHS medal winners in its ranks. Illustrating the world’s flora for scientific purposes continues to be the preoccupation of many artists. Fine examples in pencil, ink and watercolour are included in this exhibition. Meet members every day.

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Mar
14
Tue
A Passion for Butterflies
Mar 14 – Apr 9 all-day

Butterflies are some of the most strikingly beautiful representatives of the natural world. The variety of colours and patterns make them objects of universal admiration. The paintings in this exhibition are by Ian Loe who has spent over 50 years observing and illustrating butterflies.

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Mar
29
Wed
A Passion for Butterflies
Mar 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Come and hear Ian Loe MBE talk about a lifetime looking for and then painting and drawing butterflies. This event coincides with an exhibition of his work. Event includes a finger buffet. PLEASE BOOK TICKETS IN ADVANCE.

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Apr
11
Tue
Reflecting Nature
Apr 11 – Apr 23 all-day

A fascinating display of digital artwork by Mark Ware that brings together art and science to explore how we respond to natural and built environments. It is one of a series of art science collaborations with psychologists and neuroscientists that are investigating the effects of the natural environment upon health and wellbeing.

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The Arborealists
Apr 11 – May 14 all-day

A celebration of trees, with work almost exclusively by members of The Arborealists, a group of 43 artists with a national profile, from Wales to East Anglia and Sussex to Cornwall, of diverse art practice, philosophy, scale, medium, style and technique, who share the rich and versatile subject of the tree.

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Shamida Ethiopia event FREE
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A short evening with film highlighting the work of Shamidaethiopia. com

Click here for details

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Apr
13
Thu
Arborealists Private View FREE
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join some of the artists to view our latest exhibition – a celebration of trees, organised in association with The Arborealists. Ideally, please call 01452 731422 to tell us you are coming, but if not possible, just come!

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