Material Matters: contemporary craft practice by QEST makers
CEO of QEST, Deborah Pocock LVO, says "QEST is delighted to be collaborating with Court Barn on this prestigious exhibition, bringing together some of our hugely talented scholars from across the local area. Until 3rd September 2023.
Collections, Eleanor Lakelin
Sarah Myerscough Gallery will be marking its its 25th Anniversary this June - celebrating with the artist-designer-makers that made it all possible. Featured works by Eleanor Lakelin include a series of totemic column vessels in horse chestnut burr.
Ash & Plumb, Rhythm and Flow Exhibition
Ash & Plumb are delighted to share their next collection of works featuring in the group exhibition 'Rhythm and Flow' which is now open at the Gallery57 Contemporary Art Gallery. The exhibition runs from 24th June through to 27th August 2023.
Armed Forces Day, 13 Bridges Yomp
Every year on Armed Forces Day, which is on Midsummer Day Saturday 24 June, a charity walk is conducted across 13 of the bridges over the Thames. Starting at Trinity Gardens near Tower Hill Tube and finishing at Eel Brook Common in Fulham.
Handmade in Oxford
Returning for a third year Handmade Oxford 16 to 18 June - The International Contemporary Crafts Festival is an event for everyone passionate about shopping for handmade collections from contemporary Craft & Fine Art practitioners.
Wren 300 Anniversary, Musical Wrenathon
Hear Wren’s city churches filled with song in the Wrenathon, a celebration of community singing and Wren’s historic architecture. Featuring choirs from across the City of London and beyond, this 12-day festival takes place across multiple churches associated with architect Christopher Wren.
Worshipful Company of Distillers City Debate
Join Chris Searle, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers, with guests from the spirits industry, analysts, media, the City, Distillers' Liverymen and Masters and members of other Livery Companies - for a lively exchange and vote.
Wren 300 Exhibition – Medical Discoveries
Wren 300 is a multi-faceted celebration of the life and work of the renowned British architect, mathematician, astronomer and scientist Sir Christopher Wren, marking the tercentenary of his death in 2023. This lecture on 17th May will explain Wren's medical discoveries.
Craft in Focus – RHS Wisley Spring 2023
Professional Turner, Colin Norgate will be exhibiting at RHS Wisley as part of Craft in Focus 2023 27 April to 1st May. Colin will be showing a few new pieces, including his first sculptures. There will also be his well stocked stand, with some of his classic timeless designs.
Pewter Live 2023
Pewter Live, 16 to 18 May 2023, has taken place at Pewterer’s Hall, in the heart of the City of London, since 1988. It is an annual European Design Competition organised by the Worshipful Company of Pewterers to promote the use of pewter and innovation in design.
Wren 300 Exhibition
Wren 300 is a multi-faceted celebration of the life and work of the renowned British architect, mathematician, astronomer and scientist Sir Christopher Wren, marking the tercentenary of his death in 2023. This exhibition is free, and takes place on 15th and 16th April in Trinity College, Oxford.
The London Symphony Orchestra Concert
The London Symphony Orchestra: Inspiring hearts and minds through world-leading music-making. A talk and concert in the Barbican on 20th April
Easter Sunday at St Bride’s Church
Our Dawn Service on Easter Sunday, 9th April followed by egg-rolling in Fleet Street is one of the most evocative events in our yearly calendar enjoyed both by our congregation and visiting tourists.
Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch
Get your tickets for the CITY's hottest event, 30th March - raising funds to meet the current urgent need to support veterans of HM Armed Forces into employment.
The Lady Mayoress’s Sleep Out
Ditch your comfy, warm bed for a night and join the Lady Mayoress Felicity Lyons and Lord Mayor Alderman Nicholas Lyons at our second Sleep Out at Guildhall Yard on Thursday 16 March 2023.
Jury Trial & Error, The 2023 fundraising shows
In support of the Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund (supporting Prison-Leavers & families) and Pan Intercultural Arts (caring for victims of human trafficking), there is another brand new ’Trial & Error’ Show this spring. Presented in Court No. 1 at the Old Bailey, from 13th to 16th March.
Collect 2023 Art Fair
Collect returns to Somerset House in London from 3-5 March 2023 (previews 1-2 March), and online at Artsy.net until 12 March 2023. This is an exceptional opportunity to discover and acquire new, museum-quality artworks from over 400 international artists at the top of their game.
Top Drawer London
Held in the heart of London, Top Drawer is the UK's leading design-led trade show, carefully curated with buyers in mind. Join us at Olympia London on 15-17 January for the S/S edition.
Annual New Year City Service
For over half a century, this service has been the prime fixture for senior figures in civic and business spheres to meet with one another, to renew institutional links and to welcome the challenges and events of the coming year.
Christmas Services at St Brides’ Church
"You are warmly invited to join us at St Bride's Church this festive season, as we celebrate the hope-filled message of Christmas with wonderful music from our world-class St Bride's Choir. may the joy of Christmas fill your heart this Christmastide" Canon Alison Joyce
