Japanese prints given home at Tullie House
Three Japanese prints have found a new home at Tullie House in Carlisle.
The prints, from the Derbyshire Schools Library Service, were allocated to the museum after it closed in 2018.
Now, artists in Carlisle have joined others from around the country to create their own art inspired by the objects as part of a celebration project, Travelling Stories, with Buxton Museum.
It gave Tullie House a commissioning fund to work with Prism Arts to respond to the prints.
Anna Smalley, head of collections and engagement, said: “It’s a privilege to receive these amazing Japanese prints.
They have all been working hard to ensure their premises are safe. Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery will be opening its buildings on Tuesday. The popular attraction will be hosting new exhibitions and a programme of activities for the summer months. It will be reopening with Driggsby, A Whale’s Tale, a fantastical new exhibition curated by school children of West Cumbria. It tells the imaginary story of Driggsby the fin whale in its quest to save the seas. Visitors are asked to book in advance. Anna Smalley, head of collections and engagement at Tullie House, said: “We have been working on the ‘Whale Tales’ project for over two years now, and we are so pleased that the wonderful work of the pupils, teachers, and family members who participated in this special project is finally going to be displayed pride of place in our Art Gallery.
Tullie House to reopen to visitors
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Credit: D+H Photography
Tullie House is to reopen its doors to the public after it was forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The museum and art gallery, based on Castle Street in Carlisle city centre, will reopen on Tuesday following the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions.
The popular attraction will be hosting exciting new exhibitions and a programme of activities for the summer months.
Tullie House will be reopening with Driggsby, A Whale’s Tale, a new exhibition curated by schoolchildren of West Cumbria. It tells the imaginary story of Driggsby the fin whale in its quest to save the seas. It’s a timely exhibition full of vibrant colour and content to kickstart the museum’s summer programme.
An immersive exhibition is to open after it was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. From mermaids to octopi; from fish to turtles: Driggsby, A Whale’s Tale is a spectacular and immersive exhibition telling the poignant story of Driggsby the fin whale as she saves the seas. The major new.