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HALF-TERM AT THE SAINSBURY CENTRE
22-30 October
There’s plenty to see and do at the Sainsbury Centre this half-term.
Join us for a celebration of Art and the Sea, with a family day of live performance and creative activities, day-long artist-led workshops inspired by coastal cultures and landscapes, and our new exhibition Fiji: Art and Life in the Pacific.
Explore our collections, take our hands-on family suitcases for a spin and treat yourself in our Modern Life Café.
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SPECIAL FAMILY TICKET OFFER
Visit Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific as a family for just £10*
The largest and most comprehensive exhibition about Fiji ever assembled, revealing stunning sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and ivory and shell regalia. Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific takes the visitor on a journey through the art and cultural history of this dynamic country.
ART AND THE SEA FAMILY DAY
Sunday 23 October, 1-4pm
Free, drop-in anytime
Join us for a celebration of art and the sea, with live performance, music and creative activities inspired by coastal cultures and landscapes.
During the day you can:
- Join artist Georgie Manly to make costumes inspired by the sea
- Take a close look at the Fijian canoe before creating your own magical vehicle to travel through the gallery with artist Theo Lecrinier
- In the studio, add your own designs to a large scale print, referencing the patterns and decorations of Fijian barkcloth with artist Kate Munro
- Listen to live music from a Fijian Choir and see the famous Fijian Bula Dance
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY STUDIO
10.30am-3pm
Price: £18/£14 concessions, includes materials
Booking: essential. Call 01603 593199
This half-term we are focusing on islands and coastlines and wind and water as part of our Art and the Sea programme.
Children’s Holiday Studio gives your child the opportunity to develop their skills and explore materials and techniques with a practising artist. Each session includes artist-led activity in the studio and creative looking and learning about objects and artworks in the galleries.
Islands and Coastlines with artist Kaitlin Ferguson
26 October: suitable for 5-7 year-olds (children must be accompanied)
Wind and Water with artist Ian Brownlie
27 October: suitable for 8-12-year-olds
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Image: Double-hulled Fijian Canoe (Drua), Suva Harbour, August 2015. Photo: Steven Hooper. Illustrations by Rose Hughes.
*Offer only valid on Family tickets purchased at Gallery Reception in person between Saturday 22 October – Sunday 30 October. Cannot be booked in advance. Family ticket comprises 2 adults and 2 children. Exhibition ticket offer valid only for Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific. Family ticket normally £32.
SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR VISUAL ARTS
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