April 2017

Exhibitions

OPEM 4

OPEM is the 4th biennial open exhibition at The Collection, Lincoln, showcasing the work of 8 competition winning artists! Read more…

Punctuated3

Punctuated³ features the work of thirteen artists who use diverse media and subject matter Read more…

Battles and Dynasties

Battles and Dynasties explores the conflict for the crown from Domesday to present day through fascinating documents, paintings and artefacts each fundamental to our local and national heritage. Read more…

Beyond the Burrow

Designer Felicity Shum invites you into her playful world to create your own creature… What animal will you choose? Read more…

George Shaw: My Back To Nature

Inspired by the collections in the National Gallery. The exhibition tours round the UK during 2017, we are delighted to host it in Lincoln. Read more…

Photographing Tutankhamun

An exhibition exploring the pioneering photography of the tomb of Tutankhamun and its treasures by Lincolnshire-born photographer Harry Burton Read more…

Viewpoints: Faces

Viewpoints brings together two photographers that work within the documentary genre, highlighting varied approaches of documenting the world today. Read more…

Viewpoints: Collective Visions

Viewpoints brings together two photographers that work within the documentary genre, highlighting varied approaches of documenting the world today. Read more…

Soundfall

Soundfall features recordings from watery cascades in a variety of locations and sculpted into the stone cliff-face of the Collection’s Sound Wall Read more…

Call out to artists for contemporary art flag commission

The Collection and Usher Gallery is looking for an artist/group/collective to design a new series of contemporary art flags for the Usher Gallery, in response to the idea of 100 years of votes for some women and the beginning of the ongoing journey towards equality. Read more…

Impossible Cities

“Intelligence is the ability of a living creature to perform pointless or unnatural acts.” [Arkady Strugatsky, Roadside Picnic] Read more…

Betty's Windows

New exhibition 'Betty's Windows' is on display in the Courtyard Gallery at The Collection Read more…

Colour Wall

The Collection is pleased to present 'Colour Wall' a new work for the Sound Wall by Rosie Ann Boxall Read more…

I N T E R V A L S

I N T E R V A L S is a group exhibition conceived by Lincoln/London based artist trio, Karolina Dworska, Andia Newton and Andy Williams. Read more…

Eclipse Chasers

'Eclipse Chasers – The Great American Eclipse, 2017’, is a series of photographs by documentary photographer Keith James. Read more…

Collision

An exhibition of new work created by MA Fine Art students from the University of Lincoln in the Courtyard Gallery Read more…

Electric Fence Workshop

Join us for a free artist workshop with Annabel McCourt to uncover and explore your own 'fence' in response to Annabel's work. Read more…

Frequency (Mirrored)

An exhibition of new sculpture by Lincolnshire-based artist, Iain Edwards, in the Courtyard Gallery Read more…

Electric Fence

Due to current situation, this exhibition is closed but the website remains open for you to view Read more…

Polyvocality

Polyvocality is a group exhibition of new work developed by the MA Fine Art course at the University of Lincoln, 2020 – 2021. Read more…

Gaia by Luke Jerram

Get ready to see the world at The Collection Museum. Explore our planet like never before with Gaia by Luke Jerram. Read more…

The Tangled Bank

A new exhibition featuring interactive digital artwork created by Genetic Moo and The Creative Collective, inspired by the themes found in Microworld: Lincoln. This exhibition features objects from our collection selected by Genetic Moo alongside new works created by members of the Creative Collective. Read more…

Re:collection

A new exhibition presenting works by MA Fine Art students from The University of Lincoln, drawing on original objects and artworks from the museum’s collection. Read more…

Community Choice

Discover what incredible things can happen when you open up the doors of the gallery to new and enthusiastic voices. Read more…

Frequency Festival The Meet Up: AI Panel Discussion

Join our panel of experts, artists and led by award winning speaker and curator Ghislaine Boddington to explore how rapid innovation in AI is enabling artists and academics to explore and challenge the parameters of practice, inclusion and engagement through experimentation and engagement with audiences and visitors. Read more…

SLHA Golden Jubilee

The Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology celebrate their Golden Jubilee in this new exhibition on display in the Courtyard Gallery from 20 April to 22 June 2024. Read more…

Traces

Exhibition of new work by University of Lincoln MA in Fine Art students taking as their starting point the traces of making found within the museum's collection. Read more…

Events

Sing Street

A schoolboy forms a band to impress a girl in John Carney’s warm 1980s drama whose spirit recalls School of Rock Read more…

Undressing a Knight

Have you ever wondered how heavy a suit of armour was, or how long it would take to put on or take off, or even how a Knight in armour could go to the toilet! Read more…

Sew at The Collection

Design and create a hand stitched patchwork panel (approx 16” square – perfect cushion size!) Take inspiration from the Usher Gallery's exhibit ‘Tide’ by Stuart Haygarth. Read more…

Beyond the Burrow

Designer Felicity Shum invites you into her playful world to create your own creature… What animal will you choose? Read more…

Lincoln Summer Art School

LOV are running an annual, week long workshop for young people aged 16-19, Lincoln Summer Art School which is commissioned by us. Read more…

Art Auction

Art Auction organised by the Usher Gallery Trust, with a selection of original artworks and prints for sale, many by well-known local artists. Read more…

Winter Holiday Activities

Solve our top secret mission on saving Christmas this year in our museum trail and enjoy making your own 2018 calendar! Read more…

Art Talks

Art Talks is a series of free talks from artists, curators and creatives. This is a joint programme from the University of Lincoln and The Collection and Usher Gallery. Read more…

Easter Egg Challenge

The Easter Bunny has lost all his eggs whilst hopping about in all the eggcitement and he needs your help to find them all! Read more…

Magic Lantern Tales

Meet poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan and documentary photographer Ian Beesley on 11th June at The Collection for an evening of nostalgia, humour and poetry! Read more…

First World War Seminar

Join us for an afternoon of 1918-themed presentations including a fascinating talk by our key speaker, the renowned historian and TV presenter, Peter Barton. Read more…

Morning Moonlight Yoga

Join us for an morning session of moon inspired yoga in the Museum with BWY Yoga Guide, Amanda Greenwood. Book online now at www.thecollectionmuseum.com Read more…

Disruption 2019

Join University of Lincoln Photography students for a public symposium exploring how cultural reinvention can be achieved through disruption. Read more…

The Fun Palace

Colourly Creatives Messy Art Experiment aims to bring accessible art workshops to children of all ages in the Lincoln area. Read more…

Electric Fence Workshop

Join us for a free artist workshop with Annabel McCourt to uncover and explore your own 'fence' in response to Annabel's work. Read more…

Creative Collective

Are you aged between 16 to 25 years with a passion for arts and culture, looking to collaborate with creative individuals and develop your skills? Read more…

Electric Fence

Due to current situation, this exhibition is closed but the website remains open for you to view Read more…

Gaia Late Night Opening

Join us for a jam-packed afternoon of fun for all the family, whilst our incredible Gaia by Luke Jerram exhibition remains open. Read more…

Gaia Late Night Opening

Enjoy a late night with the awe-inspiring Gaia. Watch a popular Earth themed film together in our auditorium from 4pm and get creative with crafts in our play area. Read more…

Night Market Quiz!

Come join us for the perfect social, enjoy our first Night Market, full of local crafts, live music and win your team tickets to our late night comedy on the evening!  Read more…

Micronight: Lates

Experience Microworld: Lincoln during the evening, accompanied by a programme of events and workshops. Read more…

Ceramic Pandemic

Currently on display in the Orientation Hall: In 2021, people across Lincolnshire commemorated their experience of COVID-19 by designing ceramic tiles in the style of those adorning church floors during the Black Death. Read more…

Lincolnshire One Venues Creative Summer

A programme of memorable community arts events presented by individuals and groups from across Lincolnshire, supported by the arts organisations that make up Lincolnshire One Venues and funded by a grant from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. Read more…

An evening with Clare Mackintosh

Waterstones Lincoln is proud to present an evening with Clare Mackintosh at The Collection! On a late summer's evening in the heart of Lincoln, join us to welcome one of the UK's finest crime authors as she delves into her latest novel. Allow yourself to be transported by the glittering charm of the rich and glamorous to a New Year's Eve party no-one will ever forget... Read more…

Author Talk: Vaseem Khan - The Lost Man of Bombay

In this session bestselling crime fiction author Vaseem Khan takes us on an exhilarating journey from the last days of the Raj to the heart of modern India. Vaseem’s Malabar House series is set in 1950s Bombay, just a few years after Indian independence, the assassination of Gandhi, and the horrors of Partition, events Vaseem examines in this illuminating talk. Vaseem will also reveal Dante’s unique connection to the city of Bombay… The first book in the series, Midnight at Malabar House, won the Crime Writers Association Historical Dagger and introduced Inspector Persis Wadia, India’s first female police detective, and her co-investigator, English forensic scientist, Archie Blackfinch. Read more…

Lincolnshire Day Celebrations

The Collection Museum will be hosting a series of special talks throughout the day on Saturday 1 October to celebrate Lincolnshire Day from 10am to 4pm. Read more…

Author Talk: Alexander McCall Smith

Lindum Books Presents: Alexander McCall Smith. The author of much-loved No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series will be joining us in conversation with Tim Rideout about his three new titles: A Song of Comfortable Chairs (No.1 Ladies' series), Sweet Remnants of Summer (Isabel Dalhousie series) and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even (his new short story collection). Read more…

Author Talk and Signing: Kate Mosse

Kate Mosse is an award-winning novelist, of eight novels and short-story collections, including bestselling Gothic fiction The Winter Ghosts and The Taxidermist’s Daughter. Read more…

Articulation Discovery Day

Calling teachers of Y12 and Y13 students for this exciting National Gallery Articulation Discovery Day in Lincoln. Bring your students to develop their critical analysis, research and public speaking skills about the art works and collections in the Usher Gallery. Read more…

Author talk and signing: Elly Griffiths

Elly Griffiths & Dr Ruth Galloway have been key to Lindum Books' events programme from the very first. The new book The Last Remains, the 15th in the series, sees the end of Ruth’s story, for now… Read more…

The BIG Lincoln Family Event

This spring the Lincs Kids team are celebrating all the great activities on offer in Lincolnshire by hosting a family day out at Lincoln Museum in central Lincoln. Read more…

Author talk and signing: Sharon Bennett Connolly

Sharon Bennett Connolly uncovers the life of Nicholaa de la Haye, a woman instrumental to Norman and Plantagenet England. She shaped some of the most significant events in English medieval history. Nicholaa was appointed the first female Sheriff in England by King John, hours before his death in October 1216. Read more…

Author talk and signing: Ben Kane

Sunday Times bestselling author Ben Kane joins Lindum Books at Lincoln Museum, on Thursday 22 June, to talk about his new historical fiction standalone, Napoleon's Spy. Read more…

Author talk and signing: Alison Weir

Alison Weir, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series, returns with the second in a captivating new trio of novels spanning three generations of history's most iconic family, the Tudors. Read more…

CODED: Chilled Out Sessions

Experience CODED: Digital Art that Defies Definition in our 'Chilled Out' opening hours at 9.00am - 10.00am every Monday from 24 July until 10 September 2023. Read more…

Elbow Room Collective

Join this delightful trio of local artists to explore the Community Choice exhibition and create a unqiue and fun installation! Read more…

Frequency Festival The Meet Up: AI Panel Discussion

Join our panel of experts, artists and led by award winning speaker and curator Ghislaine Boddington to explore how rapid innovation in AI is enabling artists and academics to explore and challenge the parameters of practice, inclusion and engagement through experimentation and engagement with audiences and visitors. Read more…

The Sound Considered Museum

The "Sound Considered Museum" project is a public engagement research initiative that is set to challenge traditional perceptions of museums by exploring the untapped potential of sound to create a more inclusive and accessible museum culture. Read more…

Art Skills For Teachers

Do you feel out of your depth teaching Art and Design? Do you lack confidence in your own art skills? Do you dread planning Art lessons? Well then this may be the event for you! Read more…

Make a Mosaic Workshop

Join the learning team for a fun mosaic making workshop which includes a look at the mosaics on display at Lincoln Museum, a chance to handle real Roman tesserae and make your own tiled design to take home. Read more…

Artist Network Studio Day

To help combat the loneliness of solo working ,the Usher Gallery will be running the Artist Network studio day- an opportunity to book a table in the Clore Learning Room and work alongside other artists for a day. Read more…

May Half-term

Looking for things to do over the May half term? Join us in the Clore learning room for half term crafts plus two drop in workshops: Lego dot printing and abstract painting for families! Read more…

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