Dulwich Picture Gallery

Looking for things to look forward to in 2025? If you haven’t made any exciting plans yet, don’t worry! We’ve just announced a new wave of unusual and enthralling events to inspire you. Over the coming months you’ll be able to paint your own lampshade inspired by Tirzah Garwood’s designs, collage your own landscape work, take part in a life-drawing class with birds of prey and miniature pigs (!) or watch a screening of Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War, featuring a Q&A with Curator James Russell and Tirzah’s granddaughter Ella Ravilious. Plus, don’t miss special events like our upcoming family festival and winter late. Head to https://dpg.art/whats-on to book your tickets now. Image: Tirzah Garwood, Portrait of Anne Ravilious, 1944, print, ink and collage, private collection.

Looking for a fresh start in 2025? Kick off the new year with an exciting career opportunity at Dulwich Picture Gallery. We're looking for two fantastic new colleagues who want to make a real impact: ✨ CRM & Audience Insights Manager (Permanent, Full-Time) Oversee our CRM (Tessitura), audience research, and analysis during a dynamic period of upgrades and a major website project. 🗓 Application deadline: Thursday, 16 January, 9am ✨ Commercial Events Manager (Maternity Cover, Full-Time) Lead the sales, coordination, and delivery of exceptional events at our iconic venue, helping to support our exhibitions and engagement programs. 🗓 Application deadline: Thursday, 16 January, 9am 🌐 Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eCSTbpDa Hashtags #DulwichPictureGallery #MuseumJobs #LondonMuseumJobs #ArtsJobs #LondonArtsJobs #MuseumCareer #CRMManager #CommercialEventsManager

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Open Art Progress 🎉 As 2025 approaches, we’re thrilled to celebrate the exciting strides we’ve made with Open Art! This year, some highlights include: ✨ Laid foundations for the Art Play space which will include a family café and schools' lunch room. 🌿Enhanced the Lovington Sculpture Meadow with a stunning land sculpture by Kim Wilkie and sustainable tree planting alongside Tree Council volunteers. 💧Advanced environmental improvements with a ground source heat pump for a greener future. And we’re excited about new works in the gardens including sculptures by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Li Li Ren, Peter Randall-Page and Rob and Nick Carter. Plus, A Gift of Flowers, a new playable sculpture inspired by Jan van Huysum’s Vase with Flowers masterpiece, created by McCloy + Muchemwa in collaboration with @HoLD Collective and Cake Industries will be installed in 2026. A huge thank you to our funders and supporters who have helped make all of this work possible: The Lovington Foundation MANTON FAMILY ART FOUNDATION The Wolfson Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Kusuma Trust UK Christina Smith Foundation Rick Mather David Scrase Foundation Cockayne – Grants for the Arts: a donor advised fund held at The London Community Foundation THE LINBURY TRUST Southwark Council The National Lottery Heritage Fund With thanks to the many individuals and trusts who wish to remain anonymous. If you wish to help support the project or want to find out more, head to the website: https://lnkd.in/e-M2SX3k Hashtags #OpenArt #DulwichPictureGallery #ArtAndNature

This week we treated our wonderful volunteers to a Christmas party at the Gallery. There was a fantastically festive buffet complete with some unique edible decorations and an opportunity to catch up as a team! We couldn't do the work that we do without the tireless help of our volunteers. Thank you and a very merry Christmas to every one of you. We hope you have a wonderful break and look forward to seeing you again in the new year! We will be expanding our volunteer team in the new year, so watch this space if you would like to join. Hashtags #Volunteer #MusemVolunteer #DulwichPictureGallery

Looking for Leonardo: The Quest for a Renaissance Masterpiece 🎨 When Dulwich Picture Gallery’s founders began assembling their collection in the 19th century, one name stood above the rest: Leonardo da Vinci. But finding a true masterpiece by the legendary Renaissance artist and inventor wasn’t easy. Join us on this fascinating journey with curator Dr. Lucy West as she takes you behind the scenes of our latest display. Discover the twists and turns of the quest for Leonardo, uncovering fakes, mistakes, and unexpected surprises along the way. 📅 Display open until 26 January 2025. 🎟️ Book your tickets now via the link in bio. Hashtags #LookingForLeonardo #DulwichPictureGallery #RenaissanceArt #LeonardoDaVinci #ArtCurator

Last night, our Director, Jennifer Scott, had the privilege of joining the renowned artist and writer Edmund de Waal for an In Conversation event at the Ordovas Gallery. Jennifer contributed an essay for the exhibition catalogue of their current show, Golds—a dazzling exploration of one of art's most symbolic and evocative colours. Running from 4 October to 13 December 2024, Golds brings together 11 works by internationally acclaimed 20th- and 21st-century artists including Edmund de Waal. Adding a rich historical dimension to the exhibition, these modern works are juxtaposed with a medieval treasure: a champlevé enamel chasse from Limoges, France, circa 1200. The evening offered an inspiring dialogue on the enduring allure of gold in art, bridging centuries of cultural and artistic significance. If you're in London, this is an exhibition not to be missed! Hashtags #Golds #OrdovasGallery #JenniferScott #EdmundDeWaal #ArtAndCulture #ArtHistory #ModernArt #MedievalArt #Exhibition

We are delighted to read this piece on our fantastic Head of Collections Helen Hillyard.

Our Director, Jennifer Scott, will be speaking at The Art Ladder mentoring programme tonight at 5pm. With her extensive experience at leading institutions like the Royal Collection Trust, The Holburne Museum, and Dulwich Picture Gallery, Jennifer will offer invaluable insights into museum leadership, curatorial practices, and the evolving role of public art galleries. The Art Ladder is a mentoring programme for artists, offering monthly webinars, step-by-step guidance, and personalised mentoring to help navigate the art world and advance your career. Register via The Art Ladder to join: https://lnkd.in/eqVcu25C

#ThanksToYou National Lottery players for supporting our Open Art project. With your help, we're transforming our outdoor spaces to create a sculpture garden with a difference and giving free access to art for all! Learn more about Open Art: https://dpg.art/open-art @heritagefunduk

Step into the world of Tirzah Garwood with the incredible Tamsin Greig! Tamsin has lent her unmistakable voice to our audio guide for ‘Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious’, now live on the Bloomberg Connects app! 🎧 With heartfelt readings from Tirzah’s autobiography (Long Live Great Bardfield) and expert insights from exhibition curator James Russell, this guide offers an intimate journey through Tirzah’s life and work. Whether you’re exploring the exhibition at the Gallery or listening from home, it’s an unmissable way to connect with her story. 🌟 Don’t miss the chance to hear Tamsin’s narration playing in the mausoleum at the heart of the exhibition – an experience that truly brings Tirzah’s voice to life. 📲 Download Bloomberg Connects today and immerse yourself anytime, anywhere. Hashtags #TirzahGarwood #BeyondRavilious #DulwichPictureGallery #BloombergConnects #TamsinGreig #Dulwich #EricRavilious #LondonExhibition