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Student Art Prize 2023/34: Paradise

Visit the Student Art Prize 2023/24 exhibition and explore this years theme of Paradise.

01 May 2024 - 31 March 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Palatine Center Stockton Rd, Durham DH1 3LE

  • Creative
  • Library and Collections

Knitted together: the Korean lives and legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt

Drawing on the objects and photographs of the main donors to the Korean collection at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together details Richard and Joan Rutt’s 20 years living in South Korea in the immediate aftermath of the Korean War (1950 – 1953).

28 September 2024 - 04 May 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Feathers and the Feminine

The Feathers and the Feminine installation was created by members of Interface Arts in memory of their friend Carolyn Corfield, who passed away last year. A creative and dynamic member of the Durham based group, Carolyn primarily produced sculptural ceramics, some of which are on display as part of the installation.

04 October 2024 - 23 February 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Exhibition

Saturnalia Trail

Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.

09 December 2024 - 06 January 2025

10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Museum of Archaeology

  • Family friendly

Flaming Flies

Find out why the bravest Ancient Egyptians were award a golden fly and make your own.

04 January 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Selfie Art

Spot the Selfie Queen sculpture in our South Asian Gallery and make some funky selfie art.

11 January 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Blue On White

Inspired by the beautiful blue and white Chinese ceramics at the Oriental Museum, spend an afternoon creating your own blue and white artworks using inks on paper and ceramic.

11 January 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Workshop

Winter Wonderland

Did you know that plum blossom is a symbol of winter in Chinese culture? Find out about this special flower and make a snowy plum blossom wreath.

18 January 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Meet the Art Collection: Light

Join us for an up-close viewing of the Art Collection inspired by this years Student Art Prize theme of light.

22 January 2025

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

5 the College Durham DH1 3EQ

  • Creative

Elevate Gel printing Workshop

Take your gel printing skills to the next level in this exciting 2-hour workshop with our local Artist in Residency, Sarah Calavera!

22 January 2025

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Palace Green Library DH1 3RN

  • Creative