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Cooper Gallery Jigsaws

Posted on 5th April 2021 by admin

We know that many of you from all corners of the world have enjoyed doing the Cooper Gallery on-line jigsaws during lockdown. For those who also like to do a jigsaw in the flesh, we have a limited number of … Continue reading →

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Cooper Prize 2021

Posted on 1st April 2021 by admin

The Cooper Prize 2021 is a competition that celebrates artists who were born, live or work in South Yorkshire, and this year attracted more than 380 entries. The results of the competition were announced live on-line last month, and the … Continue reading →

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Share Precious Memories of Cannon Hall

Posted on 10th March 2021 by admin

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, one of Yorkshire’s favourite visitor destinations for over 60 years, is asking people to share their memories of visits, happy times, favourite places and events they remember, so the Hall can share them with … Continue reading →

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Barnsley Museums Reopening Plans

Posted on 9th March 2021 by admin

Barnsley Museums and galleries will remain closed until Monday, 17 May (dependent on national guidance) following the government’s announcement about continued national restrictions. This includes: *         The Cooper Gallery*         Cannon Hall Museum*         Experience Barnsley Museum (also opening on Monday, 17 … Continue reading →

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Colour Forms art Installation at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Posted on 8th March 2021 by admin

An art installation inspired by a woman who pioneered the use of vaccines exactly 300 years ago, is to be unveiled in Wentworth Castle Gardens. The artwork, by Yorkshire collaborators Lenny and Whale – who BMHT have previously had the … Continue reading →

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Hear My Voice Barnsley – Poetry Competition 2020

Posted on 8th March 2021 by admin

It’s World Poetry Day on 21st March, and we will be revealing which entries to the Hear My Voice Poetry Competition 2020 will be included in our anthology, due out later in the spring. Our wonderful Poet in Lockdown, Ian … Continue reading →

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Hear My Voice – Message in a Bottle

Posted on 4th March 2021 by admin

Hear my Voice Barnsley is a project close to our hearts here at Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, we have previously supported the effort with fundraising. They have recently launched their Message in a Bottle campaign. Message in a bottle … Continue reading →

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Cooper Prize 2021

Posted on 3rd March 2021 by admin

Shortlisting has now taken place for the Cooper Prize 2021. Judges had the arduous task of shortlisting artists from over 360 entries of which the quality was outstanding. A rigorous and robust online scoring mechanism was designed to allow the … Continue reading →

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New Bird Screen at Worsbrough Country Park

Posted on 1st March 2021 by admin

Artists in Lockdown (#Artistsinlockdown) is a project delivered by Discover Dearne (part of Barnsley Museums) which brings back together three local artists, Patrick Murphy, Louise Wright and Dan Jones (pictured) and an artist partnership of Hayley Youell, James Lockey and Andy … Continue reading →

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Barnsley Council shortlisted For Hearts for The Arts Awards 2021

Posted on 4th February 2021 by admin

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that Barnsley Museums: Families in Lockdown has been nominated for the Hearts for The Arts Awards 2021, Best Arts Project! Continue reading →

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