what's on at the museum of oxford, october 2014 to january 2015

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Museum of Oxford • Town Hall • St Aldate’s • Oxford

What’s On at the Museum of Oxford and Gallery

October 2014 – January 2015



WelcomeWelcome to the latest guide to What’s On at the Museum of Oxford, Gallery and Old Museum.

Thanks to support from Arts Council England, the Museum is looking forward to celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a season of arts events starting this November with digital installations, live music and readings and workshops with our writer in residence.

Explore Oxford continues to play host to brilliant family events, from ‘Living in First World War Oxford Family Day’ to ‘Lantern Making Workshops’ Meanwhile, The Gallery will be exhibiting work from some of Oxford’s top artists and community groups and our popular Heritage Tours will explore the Town Hall’s hidden corners and stories.

We’re delighted to be taking part in the Christmas Light Festival with VIP shopping events, a boardgame remix party, film screenings, lantern exhibition and free family activities.

We look forward to seeing you this winter in our three venues in Oxford’s historic Town Hall.



Regular EventsExplore OxfordVisit the Museum of Oxford’s interactive galleries located in the Town Hall opposite reception. This permanent exhibition tells visitors the fascinating story of Oxford and its people in two very different spaces. Download our new app now available on Apple iOS and Android, search ‘Museum Trails Oxfordshire’.

Oxford Uncovered Family Trail Take a different look at the Explore Oxford galleries, discover some amazing artefacts and write a letter to the past. Suitable for all the family to do together. 50p from the Museum Gift Shop. Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.

Community WorkshopsBeginners Workshops for adults in the Heritage Learning including Searchers, Creative Writing, Art For All and Changing Directions. See monthly listings for further details. Aimed at beginners, but all abilities are very welcome. Please contact Antonia Harland -Lang ([email protected]) to be added to the programme mailing list or just drop into a session.

Heritage Tours: Town HallJoin the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. New for autumn 2014: WW1 Heritage Tours. See monthly listings for further details.

Our Heritage Tours run twice a month and we also offer bespoke tours for groups, please email [email protected] or telephone 01865 252417 with your enquiry.

Gallery CorridorA new local artist exhibits their work in the Gallery Corridor every month so there is always something new and interesting to see. Check our listings for further details.

EVENT KEYDance and Theatre

Exhibitions

Family Events

Music and Entertainment

Workshops, Talks and Tours

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October6 September – 5 DecemberUnder Siege family trail Discover more about people in the past who have been under siege or affected by war with this family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries. This trail is in conjunction with St Mary’s University church and will feature across both sites. Suitable for all the family.

Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday for £1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

20 September – 8 NovemberShuffrey in Pictures, FREE, Gallery An exhibition celebrating the work of renowned local artist James Allen Shuffrey to celebrate 155 years since his birth. Featuring original paintings of local Oxford scenes painted by Shuffrey in the early 20th century, side by side with contemporary photographic and painted responses by Oxfordshire MIND and the Museum of Oxford Art Group.

1–30 October Kabul: Portraits from a Troubled City (Roger Gilboy), FREE, Gallery Corridor An exhibition of black and white portraits of local residents of Kabul by Oxford photographer Roger Gilboy. Accompanied by a series of colour photographs showing them in context with their surroundings.

2 OctoberChanging Directions 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA course for adults of all ages who are looking to make changes in their lives.

2 October Old is the New Young Festival, 10am – 4pm, FREE, Main HallJoin us in celebrating National Older People’s Day in the Town Hall which will include information stalls, Internet Café, portrait painting, dance and music performances, exercise demonstrations and take part in the #Oldisthenewyoungselfie fun on Twitter.

6 OctoberSearchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

7 OctoberArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.



9 OctoberChanging Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA course for adults of all ages who are looking to make changes in their lives.

9 October Black and African Caribbean History – A Talk by Juni James, 5–6pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre To celebrate Black History Month local historian Juni James will give a talk on Black and African Caribbean History.

11 October Heritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift ShopJoin the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Please meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour starts at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.


14 OctoberCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

16 OctoberChanging Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA course for adults of all ages looking to make changes in their lives.



17 October Memory Lane – Autumn Leaves, 2–3.30pm, FREE, University of Oxford Harcourt ArboretumA free group to enable people to meet and reminisce about Oxford in the past. Join us to explore Harcourt Arboretum and enjoy the autumn colours (Please note, this session will require some walking)


21 OctoberArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

23 OctoberChanging Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA course for adults of all ages looking to make changes in their lives.

25 and 30 OctoberWW1 Heritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am and 2pm, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift ShopJoin the Museum of Oxford as our expert volunteers take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall and discover its history as a military hospital during World War One. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Please meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour starts at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.

25 OctoberWW1 medals exhibition and family history open day with the Orders and Medals Research Society, 10am – 4pm Find out about local people in WW1, see real First World War medals and even make your own version! The Thames Valley branch of the Orders and Medals Research Society will be displaying WW1 medals from the members’ own collections, including local men and regiments.

They will also be on hand to provide advice about researching your own WW1 family history and will be happy to look at medals brought in by members of the public. There will be a drop-in family stall where families will be able to make their own medals and take part in our Oxford Under Siege gallery trail.

28 OctoberGet Involved Open DayDrop in and visit the Museum Team and volunteers to discuss ways in which you can get involved with the Museum of Oxford. Hear more about the museum’s plans for the future, our anniversary year and projects. For more information, please visit our website.

30 OctoberLiving in First World War Oxford Family day, 10.30am – 3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreDiscover more about Oxford in the First World War and handle real wartime objects. Families can make their own medals and learn more about the people of WW1 and their stories. You might even meet a visiting wartime character!

31 OctoberLiveFriday ‘Egyptomania’, 7–10.30 pm, Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont StVisit our museum partner the Ashmolean for an evening exploring the extraordinary fascination with Egyptology during the 1920s. To find out more about this event visit www.ashmolean.org/livefriday





Dates for your DiarySaturday 6 September – Friday 5 December

Under Siege family trail

Available 10am to 4.30pm Mon – Sat

£1 from Museum Gift Shop

Saturday 20 September – Saturday 8 November

Shuffrey in Pictures FREE

Wednesday 1 – Thursday 30 October

Kabul: Portraits from a Troubled City (Roger Gilboy)

FREE

Thursday 2 October Changing Directions

1.30–4pm FREE

Thursday 2 October Old is the New Young Festival

10am – 4pm FREE

Monday 6 October Searchers 1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 7 October Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE


1.30–4pm FREE

Thursday 9 October Black and African Caribbean History – A Talk by Juni James

5–6pm FREE

Saturday 11 October Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am Gift Shop (lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour)

£5/£4.50/£4Gift Shop


Tuesday 14 October Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE


1.30–4pm FREE

Friday 17 October Memory Lane – Autumn Leaves

2–3.30pm FREE


Tuesday 21 October Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE


1.30–4pm FREE

Saturday 25 and Thursday 30 October

WW1 Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am and 2pm

£5/£4.50/£4 Gift Shop

Saturday 25 October WW1 medals exhibition and family history open day with the Orders and Medals Research Society

10am – 4pm FREE

Tuesday 28 October Get Involved Open Day

11am – 1pm FREE



Thursday 30 October Living in First World War Oxford Family day

10.30am – 3.30pm

FREE

Saturday 20 September – Saturday 8 November

Shuffrey in Pictures FREE

Monday 3 – Saturday 29 November

Tutti Frutti (Elena Henshaw)

FREE

Monday 3 November Searchers 1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 4 November Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

Thursday 6 November Changing Directions

1.30–4pm FREE

Friday 7 November Memory Lane Movers and Shakers

2–3pm FREE

Saturday 8 and Saturday 22 November

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am (lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour)

£5/£4.50/£4 Gift Shop


Tuesday 11 November Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE

Thursday 13 November

Changing Directions

1.30–4pm FREE

Monday 17 November

Searchers 1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 18 November Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

Saturday 22 November – 10 January 2015

Oxford through our Eyes

FREE


Changing Directions

1.30–4pm FREE

Friday 21 – Sunday 23 November

Christmas Light Festival Friday visit www.oxfordschristmas.com

Explore Oxford and Gift Shop

5pm – 10pm(Sunday 12pm – 5.30pm)

FREE

Oxford through our Eyes exhibition Gallery 12–5pm

See separate listing for more information.

FREE

20 venues, live music and dance, arts and free cultural activities

Lantern Making Saturday for All

10.30am – 3.30pm

FREE

The Old Museum 12pm – 6pm(Sunday 12 – 5.30pm)

FREE


Tuesday 25 November Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE

Wednesday 26 November

Alice’s Adventures Under Ground Talk and Book Signing by Mark Davies

2pm FREE

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Changing Directions

1.30–4pm FREE

Saturday 22 November – Saturday 10 January 2015


FREE

Monday 1 December – Friday 30 January 2015

Oxford Art: Seasons Change (Andrew Manson)

FREE

Tuesday 2 December Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

Thursday 4 December Celebrating Disability History Month – A talk by Helen Fountain on the work of the Jodi Mattes Trust

5–6pm FREE

Saturday 6 December – Friday 2 January

Christmas family trail

Available 10am to 4.30pm Mon – Sat

£1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

Thursday 11 December

Memory Lane Christmas Past

2–3.30pm FREE

Saturday 13 December



£5/£4.50/£4 Gift Shop

Saturday 13 December

Very Victorian family day

10.30am – 3.30pm

FREE

Saturday 22 November – Saturday 10 January 2015


FREE

Monday 1 December – Thursday 30 January 2015

Oxford Art: Seasons Change (Andrew Manson)

FREE

Saturday 10 January – Friday 13 March

Anglo Saxon family trail

Available 10am – 4.30pm Mon – Sat

50p from Gift Shop

Saturday 10 and Saturday 24 January



£5/£4.50/£4 Gift Shop

Monday 12 January Searchers 1.30–3.30pm FREE

Tuesday 13 January Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE


Tuesday 20 January Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

Thursday 22 January – Saturday 7 February

AIMS EXPO 2015 FREE


Tuesday 27 January Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE

November20 September – 8 NovemberShuffrey in Pictures, FREE, Gallery An exhibition celebrating the work of renowned local artist James Allen Shuffrey to celebrate 155 years since his birth. Featuring original paintings of local Oxford scenes painted by Shuffrey in the early 20th century, side by side with contemporary photographic and painted responses by Oxfordshire MIND and the Museum of Oxford Art Group.

3–29 NovemberTutti Frutti (Elena Henshaw), FREE, Gallery CorridorElena Henshaw is an Oxford-based figurative artist with interest in various subjects from portraiture to still-life and landscape. This exhibition features a series of colourful small works in a traditional, multi-layered technique in oil paints, unusually decorated with chunky, oak frames. Tutti Frutti explores the variety of colourful imagery that is presented to us through seemingly mundane objects such as fruit and vegetables.

3 NovemberSearchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

4 NovemberCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

6 NovemberChanging Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA course for adults of all ages looking to make changes in their lives.

7 November Memory Lane Movers and Shakers, 2–3pm, FREE, The Old MuseumMemory Lane Movers and Shakers is a gentle dance and music group. Sessions are inspired by memories and themes from Memory Lane.

8 and 22 NovemberHeritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4/£3.50, Gift ShopJoin the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.



All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour start at 11am). £3.50, £4 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.


11 NovemberArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.



18 NovemberCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

20 NovemberChanging Directions, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA course for adults of all ages looking to make changes in their lives

22 November – 10 January 2015Oxford through our Eyes, FREE, Gallery A community exhibition which invites visitors to see the city in a new light! Oxford through our Eyes brings together artwork and displays created by local community groups and young people who have worked with the Museum of Oxford over the past year. Come prepared to see things differently and be surprised!

Also new for this autumn is the Christmas Light Festival (21–23 November), offering a weekend of cultural family fun at venues across the city, including here at the Museum.

The theme for this year’s festival is “See Your City in a Different Light” and will see collaboration between more than 20 venues in Oxford, offering live music and dance performances, arts installations and free cultural activities for the communities of the city.

“See your city in a different light at Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival. Hundreds of free arts events. Dozens of venues. One magical weekend.”

We look forward to celebrating the season with you!For full details of all the events, visit www.oxfordschristmas.com

Explore Oxford and Gift Shop 21–23 NovemberFriday 5pm – 10pm

Saturday 10am – 5pm

Sunday 12pm – 5.30pm

22–23 November On Saturday and Sunday we will be unlocking the doors of our beautiful Old Museum and hosting a selection of special interactive installations including an exciting musical Lego installation by contemporary artist Alex Allmont. Find out more about the museums 40th anniversary events, and meet our writer in residence. The Vintage Barge bar will be open for drinks and mince pies. For more information see our website.

The Old Museum opensSaturday 12pm – 6pm Sunday 12–5.30pmInstallations, music and Vintage Barge Bar

Lantern Making Saturday for All, 10.30am – 3.30pm FREE, Heritage Learning CentreCome along and help us to create a large scale willow lantern to celebrate Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival. There will be a chance to make your own mini lantern to take home with you. This event is for all age groups and abilities so do drop in at any time during the day and join in the fun. The large lantern will be hung in our gallery alongside another lantern created by a local Primary school.

Oxford through our Eyes exhibition, Gallery 12–5pmSee separate listing for more information.

Available from the Museum Gift shop

Celebrate Oxford’s Christmas with a whole host of unique gifts with beautiful designs by local artists. Sales of gifts go towards the development and delivery of the Museum of Oxford, Oxford’s Christmas and Light Festival.


25 NovemberArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

26 November Alice’s Adventures Under Ground, Talk and Book Signing by Mark Davies, 2pm FREE, Heritage Learning CentreAn Illustrated talk to mark exactly 150 years since the creation of the handwritten, self-illustrated precursor to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Local historian mark Davies, will explore the origins of the world famous children’s story, with reference to many Oxford locations, people and events.




December22 November – 10 January 2015Oxford through our Eyes, FREE, Gallery A community exhibition which invites visitors to see the city in a new light! Oxford through our Eyes brings together artwork and displays created by local community groups and young people who have worked with the Museum of Oxford over the past year. Come prepared to see things differently and be surprised!

1 December – 30 January 2015Oxford Art: Seasons Change (Andrew Manson), FREE, Gallery CorridorPaintings and prints by Oxford artist Andrew Manson. An exhibition featuring the changing seasons of Oxford and the local characters of this vivid and exciting city. The works feature Oxford’s prominent landmarks and lesser-known places throughout spring, summer, autumn and winter in Andrew’s technicolour unique style.

2 DecemberCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.



4 December Celebrating Disability History Month – A talk by Helen Fountain on the work of the Jodi Mattes Trust, 5–6pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre.Helen Fountain, Reminiscence Officer at the Museum of Oxford will talk about her role as a volunteer with the Jodi Mattes Trust. Optional meet up in the Town Hall Café before the talk.

6 December – 2 JanuaryChristmas family trail Fun and festive Christmas family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries. Suitable for all the family to do together. Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday for £1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

11 DecemberMemory Lane Christmas Past, 2–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA free group to enable people to meet and reminisce about Oxford in the past. Join us for a Christmas social, tour of the Community Exhibition and take part in planning Memory Lane 2015

13 December Heritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift ShopJoin the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour start at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.

13 December Very Victorian family day, 10.30am – 3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Come along and make Victorian Christmas decorations and find out more about how the Victorians made Christmas as we know it. Make a Christmas card and decorations based on Victorian tradition.



January22 November – 10 January 2015Oxford through our Eyes, FREE, Gallery A community exhibition which invites visitors to see the city in a new light! Oxford through our Eyes brings together artwork and displays created by local community groups and young people who have worked with the Museum of Oxford over the past year. Come prepared to see things differently and be surprised!

1 December – 30 January 2015Oxford Art: Seasons Change (Andrew Manson), FREE, Gallery CorridorPaintings and prints by Oxford artist Andrew Manson. An exhibition featuring the changing seasons of Oxford and the local characters of this vivid and exciting city. The works feature Oxford’s prominent landmarks and lesser-known places throughout spring, summer, autumn and winter in Andrew’s technicolour unique style.

10 January – 13 MarchAnglo Saxon family trailFun family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries. Suitable for all the family to do together. Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday. Trail costs 50p and can be bought from the Museum Gift Shop.

10 and 24 JanuaryHeritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift ShopJoin the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour start at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.

12 JanuarySearchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

13 JanuaryArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.


20 JanuaryCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

22 January – 7 February AIMS EXPO 2015, FREE, GalleryAIMS is a group of artists who are sufferers or survivors of mental health conditions. The group was formed a decade ago and has exhibited together annually since.

The group exhibit paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures and poetry. Their work is very varied but always colourful, interesting and imaginative. They also have various degrees of training from outsider artists to formally trained ones but they are all united in their desire to create and to use this creativity to benefit their lives.


27 JanuaryArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

Community Events The Museum of Oxford offers a variety of beginners’ workshops for adults including an art group, creative writing, big issues and debates. Please contact Antonia Harland-Lang ([email protected]) for further information

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