October Gallery
24 Old Gloucester Street
London
City of London
WC1N 3AL
England
Website
Telephone
020 7242 7367
Fax
020 7405 1851
Art Gallery showing contemporary Art from Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East
Cafe - serving cuisine from around the world
Open air courtyard, library, theatre, concert hall to hire.
Venue Type:
Gallery
24 Old Gloucester Street
London
City of London
WC1N 3AL
England
Website
Telephone
020 7242 7367
Fax
020 7405 1851
Past exhibtions have included work by Gerald Wilde, William S Burroughs, Aubrey Williams, Kenji Yoshida, Ablade Glover, El Anatsui and Laila Shawa.
Collection details
Fine Art
Key artists and exhibits
- 1. Australian Aboriginal artist Rosella Namok until 23rd October
- 2. 25 year celebrations from November 5th- January 31st. Centred around a spectacular visual arts exhibition, Intelligence Now! will also include poetry readings, live dance performances and children’s workshops.
- Many of the works featured have been specially commissioned for the event.
24 Old Gloucester Street
London
City of London
WC1N 3AL
England
Website
Telephone
020 7242 7367
Fax
020 7405 1851
Across the Street, Around the World
This September, stop by October Gallery's unique community education pop-up shop and learn about art and culture from all over the world! There's something for everyone from the young to young-at-heart!
For more information about how to get involved join our Facebook ‘Across the Street, Around the World‘. Call us at 020 7242 7367 or check out our website: www.octobergallery.co.uk/education
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
10am-5pm
Where
42 Theobald' s Road, WC1
Admission
We've got lots of FREE activities for all ages as well as workshops, lunchtime lectures and evening events.
24 Old Gloucester Street
London
City of London
WC1N 3AL
England
Website
Telephone
020 7242 7367
Fax
020 7405 1851
Across the Street, Around the World: pARTicipate!
We are running a whole host of Creative Professional Development seminars for teachers, educators and artists in our new Pop Up Shop - Across the Street, Around the World at 42 Theobald's Road, London, WC1. In collaboration with our new website Participate these creative sessions will be a chance to learn about artists from around the world and receive FREE teachers resources.
Cultural Identity and Pacific Artists
Thursday 9th September. 5 - 7pm
Contemporary Art & Black History Month
Thursday 16th September. 5 - 7pm
Sustainable Development with Eco-Thunder Kid
Monday 20th September. 4.30 - 6.30pm
Recycling, Re-Use and Contemporary Art
Thursday 23rd September. 5 - 7pm
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
5-7pm
Where
42 Theobald' s Road, WC1
Admission
Cost - ₤6 per session or ₤20 for four
- refreshments and FREE teachers resources provided.
Booking - Places are limited - to book email - education@octobergallery.co.uk
Across the Street, Around the World
Need some brain food?
Get your fill at our Lunchtime Lecture series throughout September at Across the Street, Around the World - London's finest 'pop-up' arts education centre.
Global Music: Rethinking Tradition, Friday 10th September.
Gallery Focus: The work of Julien Sinzogan, Thursday 16th September.
Central American Poetry, Friday 17th September.
Climate Change, Tuesday 21st September.
A Day in the Life of a TV Creative, Wednesday 22nd September.
Gallery Focus: The work of Romuald Hazoume, Thursday 23rd September.
West African Photography, Friday 24th September.
The History of Chocolate, Tuesday 28th September.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
1:15-1:45pm
Where
42 Theobald' s Road, London, WC1
Admission
cost £4 each (including a free coffee or tea from our neighbour Bea's Bloomsbury). To reserve your place call 0207 2427367 or email education@octobergallery.co.uk
Across the Street, Around the World: Calling all the night owls...
Where in the World? Quiz Night 10th September, 7 - 10pm. Test your knowledge of world geography, history and trivia at our global pub quiz night for prizes galore.
Ch-ch-ch-changes! Music Quiz Night 21st September, 7 - 10pm.
Are you an expert on all things melodious? Find out to win the ultimate mix tape and prove how cool you are once and for all! Summer Swap Shop! 27th September, 7 - 10pm. One man's rubbish is another man's treasure at our Swap Shop! Bring your unwanted cast offs and leave with glorious goodies. It's a hand-me-down heaven!
When
7-10pm
Where
42 Theobald' s Road, London, WC1
Admission
Tickets are only £5 including a free drink! Drop by on the night or to reserve your place call October Education on 02072427367 or email education@octobergallery.co.uk
October Education, Family Art Workshops
Join us and October the Octopus on artistic adventures inspired by October Gallery's colorful exhibition from around the World.
@Pop Up Shop: 42 Theobald's Road.
Family Art Workshop, Saturday 11th September. 10-11:30am.
Storytime, Saturday 18th September. Stories at 10-10:45am & 12-12:45pm.
Storytime, Tuesday 21st September & Tuesday 28th September: Stories at 11am & 11:30am
@1a Children's Centre
Family Art Workshops, Tuesday 7th September. 10-11:30am
Tuesday 5th October 10-11:30am
(for under 5s and siblings)
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10-11:30am
Where
Pop Up Shop: 42 Theobald's Road or 1a Children's Centre
Admission
FREE
24 Old Gloucester Street
London
City of London
WC1N 3AL
England
Website
Telephone
020 7242 7367
Fax
020 7405 1851
24 Old Gloucester Street
London
City of London
WC1N 3AL
England
Website
Telephone
020 7242 7367
Fax
020 7405 1851
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