Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

University of East Anglia
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
England

Website

www.scva.ac.uk

E-mail

scva@uea.ac.uk

Telephone

01603 593199

Fax

01603 591053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exterior view of the entrance to a modern white-panelled building
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The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is an inspirational public art museum where you can see outstanding world art for free. The Centre, which opened in 1978 to house the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection, is a world-class building designed by Norman Foster, at the University of East Anglia (UEA), a short distance from Norwich city centre.

Venue Type:

Museum, Gallery

Opening hours

Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00

Closed: Mon
Christmas & New Year

Admission charges

Admission to the permanent collection is free. There may be charges for special exhibitions.

General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Toilets
  • Cafeteria
  • Gardens open to public
  • Picnic area
  • Shop
Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
Disability access
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
Schools services and facilities
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Library with public access
  • Study facilities
Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Additional info

The galleries are fully accessible to wheelchair users. Manual and electric wheelchairs are available - please call in advance to book. A hearing loop is installed in the building.

University of East Anglia
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
England

Website

www.scva.ac.uk

E-mail

scva@uea.ac.uk

Telephone

01603 593199

Fax

01603 591053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

The Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection is primarily found in a gallery known as the Living Area, where modern European art is interspersed with works from around the globe. The objects you'll find here span 5,000 years of human creativity.

Objects from the UEA Collection of Abstract and Constructivist Art, Architecture and Design are also displayed. The collection reflects the curators' interest in 1960s kinetic art and multiples, and non-objective and constructive movements of the 20th century.

Collection details

Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Fine Art, World Cultures

Key artists and exhibits

  • Henry Moore
  • Alberto Giacometti
  • Francis Bacon
  • Pablo Picasso
  • Edgar Degas
  • Amedeo Modigliani

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Specialist publications on collections available
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

University of East Anglia
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
England

Website

www.scva.ac.uk

E-mail

scva@uea.ac.uk

Telephone

01603 593199

Fax

01603 591053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Mary Webb: Journeys in Colour

Until 26 February 2012 *on now

Journeys in Colour continues this spring with a further chance to see this major exhibition dedicated to the work of Suffolk-based artist Mary Webb. On display you will find striking abstract paintings, screen prints, drawings and collages exploring colour and form.

Mary Webb is influenced by landscape and much of her work reflects on her travels. You will see a new series of work, inspired by a trip to Utah in the United States, which has never been seen before. Other works relate to places in the region, including Dunwich in Suffolk and Brancaster in Norfolk.

Mary Webb studied fine art at the University of Newcastle and Chelsea School of Art before teaching at Harrogate for two years. From 1966 until 1990, Mary taught painting at Norwich school of Art (now Norwich University College of the Arts).

The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated book, available from the Sainsbury Centre Gallery Shop.

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£2, concessions £1, family admission £4, concessions £3. School groups £1 per person. Free to Sainsbury Centre Friends, UEA and NUCA staff and students.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/exhibitions/current/?exhibition=90

Mary Webb Journeys in Colour

27 September 2011 — 26 February 2012 *on now

Journeys in Colour features Webb's art from 1967 to the present day and is the largest ever exhibition of work by this Suffolk-based artist.
On display you will find striking abstract paintings, screen prints, drawings and collages. You will also be able to see recent work, inspired by a trip to Utah, USA, which has never been seen before.
Mary Webb is influenced by landscape and much of her work reflects on her travels. She titles her paintings after the places that inspired them, with places ranging from the local region of Norfolk and Suffolk, to countries such as Portugal and Russia.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

Combined autumn exhibition admission £4, concessions £2; family admission £8, concessions £6; school groups £1 per person. Free to Sainsbury Centre friends, UEA and NUCA staff and students.

Website

http://www.scva.co.uk/exhibitions/current/index.php?exhibition=90

Avi Gupta Photography Exhibition

4 February — 3 June 2012 *on now

The work has been specially commissioned for the launch of the Sainsbury Centre's contemporary gallery. The photographs, which have been shot in domestic interiors in both the United States and India, reveal Avi Gupta's exploration of themes such as globalisation, migration and the nature of the modern world.
This new body of work is inspired by thet artist's own experiences of growing up as part of the Bengali community in the Washington area and his regular visits to the homeland of his parents.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Japan Kingdom of Characters

4 February — 3 June 2012 *on now

The exhibition will feature many characters from television, computer games, comics and commercial merchandise that have become much-loved household names around the world, among children and adults alike. The display will include large 3D models of characters such as Ultraman and Pokemon, Pikachu, as well as a Hello Kitty bedroom.
The exhibition asks some thought-provoking questions. What exactly are 'characters'? Why do characters appear and become popular? What kind of social reality do they reflect? Kingdom of Characters will introduce you to a world of characters and consider their impact on Japanese society.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.co.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/index.php?exhibition=118

JAPAN: Kingdom of Characters

4 February — 24 June 2012 *on now

This vibrant exhibition offers the chance to encounter characters from television, computer games and comics. Many have become much-loved household names around the world.

Kingdom of Characters comes to the Sainsbury Centre following displays in Manila and Sydney. Providing an overview of manga and anime through the second half of the 20th century, the exhibition provides a unique insight into the cultural phenomenon.

It will also give fans the chance to come face-to-face with some of their favourite characters, including human-sized Ultraman, Pikachu and a Hello Kitty ‘skipping’ through the gallery.

As well as 3D characters, the exhibition includes graphic illustrations and even a room-set of a teenager’s Hello Kitty bedroom. The set has also been specially designed by the Sainsbury Centre to allow younger visitors the chance to peep into the room, which is decorated with merchandise featuring Kitty in her many manifestations, from duvet-cover to alarm clock. Anime screenings and graphic illustrations are included in the exhibition and create a context for the visiting characters.

The exhibition asks some thought-provoking questions about what characters are, why they are so popular and how they have become central to everyday life within contemporary Japanese society. The exhibition also considers ideas such as the importance of character as design products.

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/?exhibition=118

Manga Dreams: Anderson and Low

4 February — 24 June 2012 *on now

Photographers Jonathan Anderson and Edwin Low have collaborated since 1990, achieving consistent critical acclaim. This extraordinary work blurs the distinction between photography and other forms of visual art, using old and new technologies to explore concepts of identity.

This exhibition features highlights of a recent Anderson and Low project, Manga Dreams, parts of which were featured in the 2011 Venice Biennale. Using subjects hand-picked by the artists over many months and years, the series combines photography and digital technologies to create a strikingly intense merging of the real and the fictional. The images use this hybrid reality to explore the impact of manga and anime on youth culture world-wide, the impact of which is noticeable globally in its adoption be individuals as diverse as Chinese business women and the singer Lady Gaga.

Manga Dreams will be the first museum exhibition of this work in the UK and the first in a series of similar exhibitions worldwide: it accompanies the book of the same title, published in 2010, and available in the Sainsbury Centre shop.

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/?exhibition=109

There Is Here: Photographs by Avi Gupta

4 February — 1 July 2012 *on now

The exhibition presents a series of photographs of domestic interiors shot in Washington DC and in Kolkata, India. These poetic images are devoid of people yet filled with human presence, leaving the viewer with the sense that something had just happened or is about to happen.

The photographs show found situations, untouched by the artist yet framed by him to highlight subtle details and unexpected juxtapositions.

Avi Gupta’s parents emigrated from India to the United States and his work is influenced by the experience of growing up as part of the Bengali community in the Washington area. His photographs are both personal and linked to universal themes, with explorations of globalisation, value systems and cultural hybridity shown through the detail of domestic life.

Avi Gupta is director of photography, publications at US News & World Report and his photographs have been published in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Washington Times and The New Yorker. His work has been displayed in exhibitions around the United States and is held in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress.

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/?exhibition=119

The First Moderns: Art Nouveau, from Nature to Abstraction

4 February — 2 December 2012 *on now

Drawing on the Sainsbury Centre's permanent collections, The First Moderns highlights the role of artists and designers of the art nouveau style in the rise of modernism. The display offers an opportunity to see the Centre's Anderson Collection of Art Nouveau in a new way, comparing the naturalistic vitality of René Lalique's jewellery, and glass by Emile Gallé, with the controlled stlye of Louis Majorelle and the geometric forms of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Josef Hoffmann.

The display places the movement within its historical context, engaging with late 19th and 20th-century philosophical debates and reflecting the influence of science and nature on design, as a precursor to abstraction.

The First Moderns features loans from public institutions such as the V&A and Glasgow School of Art, and a number of private collections. It is also a first chance to see acquisitions to the Sainsbury Centre collections of significant works by Josef Hoffmann and Alphonse Mucha.

The First Moderns: Art Nouveau, from Nature to Abstraction is curated by a team led by Professor Paul Greenhalgh.

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/exhibitions/forthcoming/index.php?exhibition=91

University of East Anglia
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
England

Website

www.scva.ac.uk

E-mail

scva@uea.ac.uk

Telephone

01603 593199

Fax

01603 591053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

9 February 2012 *on now

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Mini-Studio

10 February 2012

Creative play for pre-school children and their parents or carers in the galleries and Education Studio. Each session is led by an artist and offers the chance for you and your child to learn in an inventive way and have fun. Activities change each session.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:15-11:45am

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£6, £4 concessions; free for accompanying adults. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1461

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Children's Holiday Studio

14 February 2012

Children's Holiday Studio gives your child the opportunity to work with an artist to develop their skills.

Tuesday 14 February - KA-POW! ZAP! BOING! Become a manga-style super hero! Get creative with costume and make-up in this fun session. For children aged 5-7 (5 year-olds must be accompanied by an adult)

Friday 17 February - Imaginary Rooms - Using a provided collection of special objects and lighting, arrange and make your own imaginary room in the Education Studio.
For children aged 8-12. Please bring a packed lunch.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

10:30am-12:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

KA-POW! ZAP! BOING! £8, £6 concessions; includes materials. Imaginary Rooms; £18, £14 concessions; includes materials: Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/?id=1464

Pavilionv Gardens and Royal Pavilion

Holiday Object in Focus

14 February 2012

Enjoy treasure hunts and creative activities inspired by objects in our collections and a booklet packed with fun facts, drawing and trails for you to do. Use these to get accreditation from the Norfolk Children's University.

February Half-term: Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 February - This season's objects are two Heishi vases, the inspiration for a special manga story created by illustrator Chie Kutsuwada.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

Please ask at the Gallery Reception for information on arrival. Drop in at any time.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1466

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtXtra: Manga Character Drawing

15 February 2012

A chance to work with professional manga artist Irina Richards from Sweatdrop Studios and create your own manga characters. Develop your initial ideas throughout the day, exploring drawing techniques and constructing a 'character sheet'. There will also be an opportunity to gain insight into the history of manga production and character development from World War II to the present day.

Everybody is welcome to bring their own characters and use Irina's expertise to develop them further. For young people aged 13-15. Please bring a packed lunch.

Suitable for

  • 14-15
  • Not suitable for children

When

10:30am-3pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£18, £14 concessions. Booking essential.

Pavilionv Gardens and Royal Pavilion

Holiday Object in Focus

15 February 2012

Enjoy treasure hunts and creative activities inspired by objects in our collections and a booklet packed with fun facts, drawing and trails for you to do. Use these to get accreditation from the Norfolk Children's University.

February Half-term: Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 February - This season's objects are two Heishi vases, the inspiration for a special manga story created by illustrator Chie Kutsuwada.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

Please ask at the Gallery Reception for information on arrival. Drop in at any time.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1466

Pavilionv Gardens and Royal Pavilion

Holiday Object in Focus

16 February 2012

Enjoy treasure hunts and creative activities inspired by objects in our collections and a booklet packed with fun facts, drawing and trails for you to do. Use these to get accreditation from the Norfolk Children's University.

February Half-term: Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 February - This season's objects are two Heishi vases, the inspiration for a special manga story created by illustrator Chie Kutsuwada.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

Please ask at the Gallery Reception for information on arrival. Drop in at any time.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1466

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

16 February 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Children's Holiday Studio

17 February 2012

Children's Holiday Studio gives your child the opportunity to work with an artist to develop their skills.

Tuesday 14 February - KA-POW! ZAP! BOING! Become a manga-style super hero! Get creative with costume and make-up in this fun session. For children aged 5-7 (5 year-olds must be accompanied by an adult)

Friday 17 February - Imaginary Rooms - Using a provided collection of special objects and lighting, arrange and make your own imaginary room in the Education Studio.
For children aged 8-12. Please bring a packed lunch.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

10:30am-3pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

KA-POW! ZAP! BOING! £8, £6 concessions; includes materials. Imaginary Rooms; £18, £14 concessions; includes materials: Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/?id=1464

Pavilionv Gardens and Royal Pavilion

Holiday Object in Focus

17 February 2012

Enjoy treasure hunts and creative activities inspired by objects in our collections and a booklet packed with fun facts, drawing and trails for you to do. Use these to get accreditation from the Norfolk Children's University.

February Half-term: Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 February - This season's objects are two Heishi vases, the inspiration for a special manga story created by illustrator Chie Kutsuwada.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

Please ask at the Gallery Reception for information on arrival. Drop in at any time.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1466

Pavilionv Gardens and Royal Pavilion

Holiday Object in Focus

18 February 2012

Enjoy treasure hunts and creative activities inspired by objects in our collections and a booklet packed with fun facts, drawing and trails for you to do. Use these to get accreditation from the Norfolk Children's University.

February Half-term: Tuesday 14 - Sunday 19 February - This season's objects are two Heishi vases, the inspiration for a special manga story created by illustrator Chie Kutsuwada.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

11am-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

Please ask at the Gallery Reception for information on arrival. Drop in at any time.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1466

Pavilionv Gardens and Royal Pavilion

Gala INSET Evening

21 February 2012

Not only is this one of the highest quality art training and networking opportunities in the region, it will also be a special celebration of the Sainsbury Centre's new facilities. The evening will include a chance to explore the building, and dinner will take the form of a free food trail, enabling you to sample the delights of the Sainsbury Centre's new café in an exciting new way.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

5:15-8:15pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£7, free for School Friends (institutional members are entitled to three free tickets).
Booking essential be Friday 10 February (names of teachers must be given);

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/special_events/index.php?id=1473

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

22 February 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

23 February 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Last Friday: Art for Lunch

24 February 2012

Join one of our superb guides for an informative talk on an artist, object or aspect of the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection.

27 January: Buddhism - Sue Williams
24 February: John Davies - Gillian Lee
30 March: Buttons, Teacups and Pots: The Work of Lucie Rie - Pete Evans
27 April: Why the Long Face? Joining Up the Sainsbury Collection - Pete Evans
25 May: Medieval Miscellany - Rod Spokes

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/?id=1428

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Mini-Studio

24 February 2012

Creative play for pre-school children and their parents or carers in the galleries and Education Studio. Each session is led by an artist and offers the chance for you and your child to learn in an inventive way and have fun. Activities change each session.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:15-11:45am

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£6, £4 concessions; free for accompanying adults. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1461

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

25 February 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

29 February 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

1 March 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Mini-Studio

2 March 2012

Creative play for pre-school children and their parents or carers in the galleries and Education Studio. Each session is led by an artist and offers the chance for you and your child to learn in an inventive way and have fun. Activities change each session.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:15-11:45am

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£6, £4 concessions; free for accompanying adults. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1461

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

3 March 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

World Cinema

5 March — 28 May 2012

This season's programme of films, at Cinema City, are inspired by the Kingdom of Characters exhibition.

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (12)
2004, Japan. Director: Masashi Kishimoto
Introduced by Dr Ulrich Heinze and Christina Plaka

Summer Wars (PG)
2009, Japan. Director: Mamoru Hosoda
Introduced by Chris Rodden and a special guest speaker

Origin: Spirits of the Past (12)
2006, Japan. Director: Keiichi Sugiyama
Introduced by Chris Rodden and a special guest speaker

Afro Samurai (18)
2007 USA/Japan. Director: Fuminori Kizaki
Introduced by Chris Rodden and a special guest speaker

Programmed by Cinema City and the Sainsbury Centre, in collaboration with Manga Entertainment UK.

Where

Cinema City, Norwich

Admission

£8.50, £6.50 Cinema City Members and Sainsbury Centre Friends (show membership card at box office)
£6.50 concessions (children under 15, full-time students, claimants and senior citizens; proof of status required)
Booking: Cinema City, 0871 902 5724
www. picturehouses.co.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/special_events/index.php?id=1471

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

7 March 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

8 March 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Too Kawaii: The Power of the Super Cute

9 March 2012

Join leading regional exponents and experts from Japan to explore the global phenomena of kawaii or ‘cute’. In Japan the popularity of kawaii crosses all ages and walks of life, dominating Japanese visual culture. Find out about the history and visual language of kawaii and how it has influenced the way we view the wider world. A collaboration between The Japan Foundation, The Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures and the Centre for Japanese Studies.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-4:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£10, £8 concessions (free for students)

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/special_events/?id=1492

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Creative Studio: Manga Writing

10 March 2012

Our unique programme offers you the chance to learn new skills with renowned artists in craft and design. Develop your own ideas and put them into practice in an encouraging environment. These workshops are designed for confident practitioners but beginners are always welcome. Please bring a packed lunch or enjoy lunch in our new Modern Life Café.

When

10:30am-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£50, £40 concessions; includes materials. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/?id=1494

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

10 March 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

14 March 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

15 March 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

17 March 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

21 March 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

22 March 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Mini-Studio

23 March 2012

Creative play for pre-school children and their parents or carers in the galleries and Education Studio. Each session is led by an artist and offers the chance for you and your child to learn in an inventive way and have fun. Activities change each session.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:15-11:45am

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£6, £4 concessions; free for accompanying adults. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1461

After Hours: Kingdom of Characters

24 March 2012

To kick things off, experiment with manga drawing, watch an artist demonstration or go to one of the anime screenings taking place around the Centre. Our games room will be open throughout the event, with a chance for you to play consoles and games from across the decades.

Come dressed in cosplay (the art of representing a fictional character through costume), or let us help put the finishing touches to your outfit! Take part in the cosplay catwalk and be in for a chance of winning the title and prize for the best costume.

From 8pm onwards bands will take to the stage for a number of live sets, before the DJ takes over to continue the party into the night. A bar will be available, serving alcoholic and soft drinks.

When

6pm-12am

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£10, £8 concessions including students. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/special_events/index.php?id=1469

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

24 March 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

28 March 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

29 March 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Last Friday: Art for Lunch

30 March 2012

Join one of our superb guides for an informative talk on an artist, object or aspect of the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection.

27 January: Buddhism - Sue Williams
24 February: John Davies - Gillian Lee
30 March: Buttons, Teacups and Pots: The Work of Lucie Rie - Pete Evans
27 April: Why the Long Face? Joining Up the Sainsbury Collection - Pete Evans
25 May: Medieval Miscellany - Rod Spokes

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/?id=1428

Pavilionv Gardens and Royal Pavilion

Art and the Sea Conference

31 March 2012

The Global Coast project continues around the Norfolk coast, working with communities from Hunstanton to Corton. We are looking at the heritage and artistic potential of the area, exploring the ways art can help people respond to changes in their environment.

During 2011, the Sainsbury Centre's outreach team worked with a number of Norfolk coastal communities on The Global Coast, a series of art, science and heritage projects supported by the Crown Estate.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

Booking essential.

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

31 March 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

7 April 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

14 April 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

18 April 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

SISJAC Third Thursday Lectures

19 January — 19 April 2012 *on now

Join the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures for monthly expert lectures- no prior knowledge required.

January
Creating a Usable Past? The Memory of World War II in Japanese TV Dramas
Dr Griseldis Kirsch, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

February
Okinoshima: the Shosoin of the Sea
Dr Simon Kaner, Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures

March
Visions of Paradise: the Japanese Garden in the UK
Graham Hardman, Japanese Garden Society

April
The Origins of Flower Arranging in Japan
Michel Maucer, Conservateur an Chef, Musée Cernushi

Booking essential- e-mail sisjac@sainsbury-institute.org or call 01603 624349 up to two days before the event.

Where

Norwich Cathedral Hostry (Western Room), Norwich, NR1 4EH

Admission

Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/?id=1497

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Mini-Studio

20 April 2012

Creative play for pre-school children and their parents or carers in the galleries and Education Studio. Each session is led by an artist and offers the chance for you and your child to learn in an inventive way and have fun. Activities change each session.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:15-11:45am

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£6, £4 concessions; free for accompanying adults. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1461

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

21 April 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

25 April 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

World Art Research Seminars

18 January — 25 April 2012 *on now

Join the School of World Art Studies and Museology for this series of regular seminars exploring current issues around world art with leading scholars.

Wednesdays during university term-time.
18, 25 January
1, 8, 15, 29 February
7, 14, 21, 28 March
25 April

Visit our website for a full list of topics and seminars.

Where

School of World Art Studies and Museology Lecture Theatre, in the Sainsbury Centre

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1430

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Last Friday: Art for Lunch

27 April 2012

Join one of our superb guides for an informative talk on an artist, object or aspect of the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection.

27 January: Buddhism - Sue Williams
24 February: John Davies - Gillian Lee
30 March: Buttons, Teacups and Pots: The Work of Lucie Rie - Pete Evans
27 April: Why the Long Face? Joining Up the Sainsbury Collection - Pete Evans
25 May: Medieval Miscellany - Rod Spokes

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/?id=1428

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Creative Studio: Shibori: Textile Landscapes

28 April 2012

Our unique programme offers you the chance to learn new skills with renowned artists in craft and design. Develop your own ideas and put them into practice in an encouraging environment. These workshops are designed for confident practitioners but beginners are always welcome. Please bring a packed lunch or enjoy lunch in our new Modern Life Café.

Michelle Griffiths is based in south Wales. Her work, which is internationally known, draws on traditional shibori techniques to create contemporary three-dimensional sculptures, predominantly in shades of white and cream.

Creative Studio is a series of practical workshops for people aged 16 and over.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

10:30am-4:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£100, £80 concessions; includes materials. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/?id=1539

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

28 April 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Creative Studio: Shibori: Textile Landscapes

29 April 2012

Our unique programme offers you the chance to learn new skills with renowned artists in craft and design. Develop your own ideas and put them into practice in an encouraging environment. These workshops are designed for confident practitioners but beginners are always welcome. Please bring a packed lunch or enjoy lunch in our new Modern Life Café.

Michelle Griffiths is based in south Wales. Her work, which is internationally known, draws on traditional shibori techniques to create contemporary three-dimensional sculptures, predominantly in shades of white and cream.

Creative Studio is a series of practical workshops for people aged 16 and over.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

10:30am-4:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£100, £80 concessions; includes materials. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/?id=1539

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

2 May 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

3 May 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Mini-Studio

4 May 2012

Creative play for pre-school children and their parents or carers in the galleries and Education Studio. Each session is led by an artist and offers the chance for you and your child to learn in an inventive way and have fun. Activities change each session.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:15-11:45am

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£6, £4 concessions; free for accompanying adults. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1461

Bill Viola: Norfolk & Norwich Festival

5 May — 29 July 2012

The Sainsbury Centre, in partnership with the Norwich & Norfolk Festival, is bringing together an exhibition of video installations by international artist Bill Viola, to be shown around at venues around the city.

Bill Viola has been instrumental in the establishment of video as an essential medium of contemporary art practice. His work looks at the universal human experiences of birth, death and the unfolding of consciousness, creating total environments with sound and visuals that surround the viewer. With roots in both eastern and western art, it takes inspiration from spiritual traditions including Zen Buddhism, Sufism and Christian mysticism.

The video installations, which have never been shown before in East Anglia, will be exhibited in a selection of venues including the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and the Undercroft at City Hall.

Presented in partnership with Norwich & Norfolk Festival (11 – 26 May).
www.nnfestival.org.uk

Where

Venues around Norwich

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

5 May 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

9 May 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

10 May 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

12 May 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

16 May 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

17 May 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Mini-Studio

18 May 2012

Creative play for pre-school children and their parents or carers in the galleries and Education Studio. Each session is led by an artist and offers the chance for you and your child to learn in an inventive way and have fun. Activities change each session.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:15-11:45am

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£6, £4 concessions; free for accompanying adults. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1461

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Museums at Night

19 May 2012

Save the date! Museums at Night is an annual event when hundreds of sites across the country open their doors after closing time. Join us at the Sainsbury Centre for a night-time exploration of our collections and exhibitions.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10am-5pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/special_events/index.php?id=1540

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Saturday Art Club

19 May 2012

Have artistic, creative and messy fun and experiment with a range of materials and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session offers the chance to work alongside artists and relates to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

Join us for the whole season or just a session you think looks fun! See website for details.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 11-13

When

2-4pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£8, £6 concessions (per week); includes materials.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1485

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

23 May 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

24 May 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Last Friday: Art for Lunch

25 May 2012

Join one of our superb guides for an informative talk on an artist, object or aspect of the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection.

27 January: Buddhism - Sue Williams
24 February: John Davies - Gillian Lee
30 March: Buttons, Teacups and Pots: The Work of Lucie Rie - Pete Evans
27 April: Why the Long Face? Joining Up the Sainsbury Collection - Pete Evans
25 May: Medieval Miscellany - Rod Spokes

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/?id=1428

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

30 May 2012

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

4:30-6:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

31 May 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Mini-Studio

1 June 2012

Creative play for pre-school children and their parents or carers in the galleries and Education Studio. Each session is led by an artist and offers the chance for you and your child to learn in an inventive way and have fun. Activities change each session.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 0-4
  • 7-10
  • 5-6

When

10:15-11:45am

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£6, £4 concessions; free for accompanying adults. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/childrensevents/index.php?id=1461

Pavilionv Gardens and Royal Pavilion

Creative Studio: Origami Bowls

2 June 2012

Find out more about the Japanese art of origami with artist Tine De Ruysser. On Saturday, learn the principles of tessellating origami and find out about how this type of folding is inspired by nature, relates to science and is used in art. On Sunday there will be a chance to design and make your own origami bowl out of paper or Tyvek (a waterproof, paper-like material). Creative Studio is a series of practical workshops for people ages 16 and over. These workshops are designed for confident practitioners but beginners are always welcome. Please bring a packed lunch or enjoy lunch in our new Modern Life Café.

When

10:30am-4:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£100, £80 concessions; includes materials. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/?id=1542

Pavilionv Gardens and Royal Pavilion

Creative Studio: Origami Bowls

3 June 2012

Find out more about the Japanese art of origami with artist Tine De Ruysser. On Saturday, learn the principles of tessellating origami and find out about how this type of folding is inspired by nature, relates to science and is used in art. On Sunday there will be a chance to design and make your own origami bowl out of paper or Tyvek (a waterproof, paper-like material). Creative Studio is a series of practical workshops for people ages 16 and over. These workshops are designed for confident practitioners but beginners are always welcome. Please bring a packed lunch or enjoy lunch in our new Modern Life Café.

When

10:30am-4:30pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Admission

£100, £80 concessions; includes materials. Booking essential.

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/?id=1542

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

7 June 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

14 June 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Thursday Lunchtime Talks

21 June 2012

Get a different perspective and extra insight into the collections and exhibitions with artists and other contributors from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Speakers are often happy to continue discussions with you after the talk.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1:15-1:45pm

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/talks/index.php?id=1475

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

ArtsLAb

1 February — 1 August 2012 *on now

ArtsLAb offers you the opportunity to work directly with professional artists to experiment and develop your art practice. Each week you can try out different creative techniques to help progress your ideas, or work on your own projects using a range of materials from the studio stock.

This season, sessions include observational drawing, colour theory, relief printmaking, organising your portfolio and manga writing.

These workshops are ideal for anyone wishing to develop their portfolio or students wishing to enhance their GCSE or A-level work in a supportive environment.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

Where

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Education Studio

Admission

£6, £4 concessions. Book all places for £60. Free places available for young people not in education, employment or training. Contact emily.k.ward@uea.ac.uk

Website

http://www.scva.ac.uk/whatson/workshops/index.php?id=1454

University of East Anglia
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
England

Website

www.scva.ac.uk

E-mail

scva@uea.ac.uk

Telephone

01603 593199

Fax

01603 591053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Face to face resources

First Sunday

http://www.scva.org.uk/whatson/childrensevents/?id=453

Art and craft activities for families each month, with a changing theme, usually on a drop-in all day basis, but check the website for varying times and prices.

How to obtain

Booking sometimes required. See the website for exact details and prices. Sessions often offered first come, first served.

Mini-studio

http://www.scva.org.uk/whatson/childrensevents/?id=648

Creative play for pre-school children and their parents/carers in the galleries and education studio. Activities change each week and are led by practising artists. Come along between 10.00-11.30.

How to obtain

Booking is essential. Each session costs £3 per child and £2 per additional child, while attending adults are free.

Saturday Art Club

http://www.scva.org.uk/whatson/childrensevents/?id=507

Learn how to make art using a variety of mediumns, with practising artists in friendly art workshops for 8-14 year olds. Sessions will be based on and relate to collections and exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre.

How to obtain

Booking is essential for this club and is £4.50 per week (£3 conc) - have a look at the website for more details.

University of East Anglia
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
England

Website

www.scva.ac.uk

E-mail

scva@uea.ac.uk

Telephone

01603 593199

Fax

01603 591053

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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