Exhibitions
Exhibitions Programme
As well as permanent displays about the local area, coal mining, social history and toys & games from the past, the museum also hosts an exciting and ever-changing temporary exhibition programme throughout the year
The programme of exhibitions provides the opportunity to view the work of both local and well-known international artists. Below are just some of the exhibitions we have on show this year.
Exhibitions 2010 .... coming up...
July 31st - September 12th 2010 - Painted Tales
Artist Sue Prince is passionate about the landscape and the rural way of life and makes connections between people and the environment through pictures and storytelling.
Inspired by Swedish folk art, her highly unusual works are pictorial stories about the rural and natural environment, created in egg tempera on linen and canvas. Sue has exhibited her work all over the world to great acclaim. Thought-provoking, fascinating and beautifully created, this unique exhibition is not to be missed!
September 18th - October 29th 2010 - Cannock Chase Open Art Exhibition 2010
Calling all artists living in the Cannock Chase district! Here is your opportunity to submit your art work for display in the museum exhibition gallery. To celebrate the museum's birthday, this year's theme is 'Celebrations & Commemorations'. Whether it is painting, drawing, needlework, crafts, ceramics or sculpture, why not contact the museum to find out how to enter your work? All work chosen for display can be offered for sale. A partnership project with Cannock Chase Council Arts Development.
Submissions will be accepted on 11th, 12th and 13th September between 11am and 3pm . Please contact the museum for an entry form.
November 8th - December 17th 2010 - Portraits from the Coalfields
A visually stunning exhibition exploring the impact of the pit closure programme on two former coalfield regions. In 1993, photographer Luke Unsworth visited Littleton Colliery to record its last day. In 2008 he returned to discover what happened to the site and its miners during the past 15 years. To mark the 25th anniversary of the start of the 1984/5 miners' strike, photographer Andy Boag took ex-miners back to the sites of their former collieries in Yorkshire to explore their memories of the industry during this momentous period. Both projects provide a powerful reminder of how rapidly the physical traces of the coal industry may have disappeared but its legacy continues to live on.
Conference Room Exhibitions
Please note that this room is available to hire, and therefore exhibitions many not always be on show. We strongly advise that you telephone before visiting to check if the room is open should you particularly wish to see one of the following exhibitions.
June - December 2010 - A Day in the Life of the Museum
Our exhibition of photographs taken by local photographer Leanne Hulley, transfers to our Conference Room, offering another opportunity to see behind the scenes at the museum and find out what goes into creating the facility enjoyed by our visitors today.
Please note that the museum reserves the right to change exhibition showings at any time. Please telephone before visiting to check.
Open Art 2010
If you would like to enter this year's Open Art exhibition, the theme will be 'Celebrations & Commemorations', to tie in with the museum's 21st birthday in 2010. Submissions are on 11th, 12th and 13th September. Application forms are available now. For further information please telephone the Museum on 01543 877666 or you can email us at museum@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
'Carry on Punch & Judy' Travelling Exhibition - Available for Hire!
'Carry On Punch & Judy' is an interactive travelling exhibition available to hire by museums, heritage centres and exhibition venues. It celebrates the history and tradition of Punch & Judy through interactive exhibits, interpretation panels, artefacts and audio visual displays. It is suitable for all ages and venues can also book Punch & Judy shows to accompany the exhibition.
Content
• An original Punch & Judy puppet booth
• An interactive puppet booth for visitors to create their own shows.
• An interactive Punch & Judy booth for young children.
• High quality interpretation panels giving a variety of information about the history and tradition of Punch & Judy including text, images, etc
• Artefacts relating to Punch & Judy - puppets, merchandise, Punch & Judy 'spin-off' items, Punch & Judy art, and other items.
• A distorted fairground mirror (safety glass)
• DVD of Punch & Judy shows
• Interactive 'Slapstick' and 'Put your face through the hole' activities.
Space required
This exhibition is modular and therefore can be adapted to fit exhibition spaces of all shapes and sizes. You can hire as little or as much as you want. For the interpretation panels, some wall space, or strong display panels will be required. Venues will need to provide TV/DVD player.
Hire period
A minimum of 2 months. Fee £100 per month (to cover costs and repairs). Venues must provide insurance during transportation and whilst the exhibition is at their venue.
Transport
Venues will be required to collect and return the exhibition, which should fit in a large van. Some heavy items so allow 2-3 people to move items.
Installation
Full illustrated instructions will be provided. It fits together very easily, and can be mounted in 1-2 days by 2-3 people.
Interested? To find out more, please contact the museum.
Please note that the exhibition is currently undergoing repair. We hope to make it available for hire soon. Contact us for details.
Telephone: 01543 462621
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