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John Beck and Matthew Cornford: The Art Schools of the East Midlands

A vintage postcard of Waverley building
Exhibitions

Bonington Gallery presents a photographic exhibition focusing on the region’s art schools, and the vital role that they play in the cultural life of our cities.

  • From: Friday 22 September 2023, 10 am
  • To: Saturday 2 December 2023, 3 pm
  • Location: Bonington Gallery, Bonington Building, Dryden Street, Nottingham, NG1 4GG
  • Cost: Free
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Event details

A photographic exhibition focusing on the region’s art schools, and the vital role that they play in the cultural life of our cities.

This exhibition is the latest iteration of John Beck and Matthew Cornford's ambitious Art School Project, to track down and document all of the UK’s art schools – including the iconic Waverley building at Nottingham Trent University.

Featuring new photographic work depicting all the art school buildings of the East Midlands, or the sites upon which they stood, the exhibition raises questions about the role of the arts in relation to education, community and history and offers a space to reflect on what the future may hold for cultural institutions in our towns and cities.

Exhibition Launch

Come along to our launch night on Thursday 21 September, 6 pm – 8 pm for a first look round the exhibition. Book your free tickets

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Location details

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Bonington Gallery
Bonington Building
Dryden Street
 Nottingham
 NG1 4GG

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