National Museum Cardiff - What's On Autumn Winter 2012-13

National Museum CardiffWhat’s On Autumn and Winter Guide

ExhibitionsFamily FunTalks and ToursMusic

Phil Collins free fotolab 2009, shortlisted artist for Arts Mundi 5

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Exhibitions - all FREE

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Going Modern:the struggle forAbstract Art inWalesUntil Sun 25 NovemberThe selected artists in thisdisplay were eithermembers of 56 GroupWales or had been invitedto join the group at somepoint in their careers.

J.M.W Turner infocus: The DaviesSisters’ CollectionUntil Fri 25 JanuaryThis display brings togetherthe works bequeathed to theMuseum by the Daviessisters and explores recentinvestigations into the paintingsas part of the BBC televisionseries Fake or Fortune?

The Wolf InsideUntil Sun 24 February Ever wondered about theancestors of your pet dog?Or why are there so manydifferent kinds of sheep?Find out more amongst theskulls and skeletons ondisplay.

AnimeiddioCymru - WalesAnimationUntil Sun 17 March From Jerry the Tyke toSuperTed, Fireman Sam toRastamouse, Wales hasbeen at the heart ofanimation for close to acentury. Come toexperience the past, thepresent and the future inWales Animation.

Jonah Jones YGair – The WordSat 8 December-Sun 7 April An introduction to the workof the artist, author andeducator Jonah Jones(1919-2004), focusing onsculpture and calligraphy.

LibraryThe Museum’s Library holdsa significant collection ofantiquarian, private pressand other fine volumes. The'Book of the Month' displayin the Main Hall showsexamples from the collection.

J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851), The Beacon Light, 1840s, oil on canvas, Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales, (c) National Museum Wales.

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Guided TourDaily 2pm (Until 13 January)

Explore the exhibition withone of our Live Guides.

Art CartEvery Saturday, 10am-4pm(Until 12 January)

Create your own responseto the exhibition.

FamilyWorkshopsEvery Sunday, 11am, 1pm & 3pm(Until 13 January)

Create your own works ofart with the help of theArtes Mundi Live Guides.

LunchtimePerformanceThu 1 November, 1.05pm

Artist Kathryn Ashillexplores the Mexican Dayof the Dead.


Stories for grown-ups toldby Michael Harvey.

Lunchtime TalkFri 9 November, 1.05pm

Artes Mundi and Indiancontemporary art by ZehraJumabhoy, the CourtauldInstitute of Art, London.


Jazz Time from the RoyalWelsh College of Music andDrama.


Live music, in associationwith Swn Festival.

Until Sun 13 January Artes Mundi is Wales’s biggest and most exciting contemporary visual artexhibition. Featuring work by seven groundbreaking contemporary artistsfrom Europe, Latin America, India and Scandinavia, this must-see showincludes painting, sculpture, installation, photography, film andperformance. The exhibition explores social themes telling stories of livedexperience, and gives a platform for commentary on the world today.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is principal sponsor of Artes Mundi 5. ArtesMundi is publicly funded by the Arts Council of Wales, the WelshGovernment and the City and County of Cardiff.

Free Adults Family Book on Arrival Hands on

Tania Bruguera, Immigrant Respect Campaign 2012

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Artes MundiConferenceWed 28 November

Exploring contemporaryart’s shifting relationshipwith ideas of borders andthe cultural politics of place. For more details and ticketprices visitwww.artesmundi.org


BookIns, the uniquecommunity group readingaloud event: bring yourfavourite books and bringthem alive by reading outloud simultaneously withother readers. Your chanceto become an active part ofthe exhibition.www.readingaloud.co.uk.

Lunchtime TalkFri 30 November, 1.05pm

Performance and theExhibition. David Thorp,Associate Director, ArtesMundi.

LunchtimePerformanceThu 6 December, 1.05pm

The Welsh Sinfonia performthe world première of aseries of short pieces bycomposers from the RoyalWelsh College of Music andDrama.

LunchtimePerformanceThu 13 December, 1.05pm

Menna Elfyn, in Associationwith the India-WalesWriter's Chain.

LunchtimePerformanceThu 3 January, 1.05pm

Sgwadiau 'Sgwennu'r Ifaincand Young People's WritingSquads, in association withLiterature Wales.

LunchtimePerformancesThu 10 January, 1.05pm

Dirty Protest Theatre,commissioning new writingfrom Welsh talent.

Sheela Gowda, Heartland (detail) 2011

Family Activities

Free Charge Adults Family Book on Arrival

Book by telephone Hands on Talk

Clore DiscoveryCentre

Discover and handlehundreds of Museumobjects. Pick up a freegallery trail or bring in yourmystery object and we’llhelp you identify it. Familyactivities at 2pm eachweekend and every dayduring school holidays, 11am-4pm.

Explore, Discover,Create…Every Saturday 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Art and Science workshopstake place on alternateSaturdays. Every week youwill learn about differentspecimens or works of artand then make somethingto take home. Suitable forchildren age 4+.Explore, Discover, Create isgenerously sponsored byWestco.

BBC PrehistoricAutopsy Thu 8-Sun 11 November

To accompany the BBCseries, this hands-onexhibition shows us whatevolution really means.

Film ScreeningFri 16 November, 1pm

Under Milk Wood (1972 Cert 15)

Telescope FamilyWorkshopSat 24 November, 11am-4pm

Members of CardiffAstronomical Society willadvise you on whattelescope to buy for alllevels of expertise and sizeof budget.

ChristmasCharactersCartoon FamilyDaySat 1 December, 11am-4pm

Join Warped Drawings andcreate some festive cartoonworks of art!

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Diwali MelaSat 17 November, 11am-4pm A packed day of Bollywood and Bhangra music anddance, rangoli workshops, fashion shows, Asian arts &crafts, familyevents and more.In associationwith HinduAssociationWales & IndiaCentre Cardiff.


Christmas Film ClubSat 1 December

Enjoy festive films tocelebrate our AnimationWales Exhibition.

Christmas FamilyFun DaySat 8 December, 11am-4pm

Festive crafts, music, museumtrails and carols around theChristmas tree.

Winter AnimalsFamily TrailSat 8 & Sat 22 December-Sun 6 January, (closedMondays) 10am-4pm

Can you find all of thewinter animals that havecome out of hibernation tohide around the Museum?Collect a family trail fromthe Clore Discovery Centrethen explore the Museumto find the clues.

Animation FamilyWorkshops Sat 22 December-Sun 6 January, (closed Mondays) 10am-4pm

Create your own piece of visual art.

Free Family Hands on Book on Arrival 7

Stargazing LiveFamily DaySat 12 January, 11am-4pm

A day of space-themedfamily fun that’s out of thisworld! In conjunction withBBC Stargazing Live 2013.Subject to change, pleasecheck the website for fulldetails.

Chinese NewYear FamilyWorkshopsSat 26 January, 11am-4pm

A day of Chinese-inspiredworkshops. Learn to writeyour name in Chinese.

Big Garden Bird WatchSat 26 & Sun 27 January,11am, 1pm & 3pm

Find out which birds youare likely to see duringwinter and make a birdfeeder to encourage theminto your garden.

Family Film ClubSat 9-Sun 17 February(daily except Monday),2pm

Enjoy a classic family film.

Cartoon FamilyWorkshopsSat 9-Tue 12 February(Closed Monday), 11am-4pm

Have you ever wanted tobe a cartoonist? Come andhave a go in our familyworkshop with Cardiff’s‘Warped Drawings’.

Animated FamilyFun WorkshopsSat 9-Tue 12 February(Closed Monday), 11am & 3pm

A chance to animate yourfamily! Explore the art, naturalhistory and archaeology ofthe Museum and thencreate a short animatedsequence of your own inthis creative workshop.

All in the GenesFamily WorkshopSat 9-Sun 17 February(Closed Monday), 10am-4pm

Learn more about animalsin our family workshops.

The Wolf InsideFamily WorkshopsWed 13-Sun 17 February,11am, 1pm & 3pm

Visit the exhibition andmake your own artwork inresponse to the displays.

Canine CapersSat 16 February, 11am-4pm

A family fun day celebratingour four-legged, tail-wagging friends.

St David’s DayFamily DaySaturday 2 March, 11am-4pm Family activities and crafts tocelebrate all things Welshand enjoy live music as partof the Music PartnershipForum Wales Festival.

Daily Guided Tour:Highlights of Art12.30pm for 30 minutes

Guided Tour:Origins – in searchof early WalesEvery Saturday & Sunday11.45am for 30 minutes

Artes Mundi 5Guided TourDaily 2pm (Until 13 January)

Art OpinionsServiceFri 2 November, 2pm-4pm

Bring in your own picture orart object for opinions/referralsby the Art Department.Valuations cannot be given.

Behind theScenes:BiodiversityTue 6 November 1.05pm

Meet our museumscientists and get somehands-on experience of thework they do. Find outmore about our researchand how we look after thecollections in our care. Seewebsite for details eachmonth. Some tours may beunsuitable for visitors withrestricted mobility; call (029) 2057 3148.

ArchaeologyLunchtime TalkWed 7 November, 1.05pm

Spears from the Lake:recreating the Llyn CerrigBach ironwork. DavidChapman, Ancient Arts.

Come Draw with Me!Thu 8 November, 6pm-8pm

The Campaign for Drawinginvites you to join fiveacclaimed artists – BrendanStuart Burns, Laura Ford,Marega Palser, StephenWest and Sue Williams –for a unique evening in theImpressionist and ModernArt galleries. Share theirinspiration in these world-famous collections to refreshand develop your own drawingskills. Tickets: £25, includesmaterials and refreshments,only available online fromwww.bigdrawshop.co.ukSupported by STAEDTLER.

LunchtimeConcertSun 11 November, 1pm

Music and words from theFirst and Second World Wars.Performed by studentsfrom the Royal WelshCollege of Music & Drama.


Tours, Talks, Concerts and more

Behind theScenes: GeologyTue 13 Nov, 1.05pm

Meet our museum scientists,find out about their research,and discover how they lookafter and document thecollections in their care. Sometours may be unsuitable forvisitors with restrictedmobility; call (029) 2057 3148.

Cardiff CoffeeConcertSun 18 November,11.30amBrodowski Quartet

Smetana: String Quartet No.1in E minor (From my life)Dvorak: Quartet in F, Op.96(American)Advance tickets*: Adults £8.80, Concessions £6.60 fromNew Theatre Box Office:(029) 2087 8889 orwww.museumwales.ac.uk.Small number of ticketsavailable on the door on theday of the concert: £10.*Includes handling fee.

Behind theScenes: ArtTue 20 November, 1.05pm

Welsh ceramics – recentacquisitions.

ArchaeologyLunchtime TalkWed 21 November, 1.05pm

'Light Fantastic' in the Vale:the St Fagans HistoricLandscape Project.Dr Mark Redknap,Archaeology Department.

Behind theScenes:ArchaeologyTue 27 November 1.05pm

See website for details.Some tours may beunsuitable for visitors withrestricted mobility; call (029) 2057 3148.

Natural ScienceLunchtime TalkWed 28 November, 1.05pm

Plumbing Arctic depths at68 Degrees North. Dr Andrew Mackie,Biodiversity Department.

Taith IaithThu 29 November, 1pm

Tour the Artes Mundiexhibition and practice yourWelsh.

Organ RecitalFri 30 November, 1pm

Guest soloists will performon the Williams-Wynn 18th-century organ. Sponsoredby Friends of AmgueddfaCymru – National MuseumWales. November’s soloistis David Geoffrey Thomas.

Behind theScenes:BiodiversityTue 4 Dec, 1.05pm

See 6 November for details.

Free Charge Adults Family Book on Arrival Talk Tour Concert 9

ArchaeologyLunchtime TalkWed 5 December, 1.05pm

Heritage Iron: How fast is itdisappearing and can we slowit down? Professor DavidWatkinson, Department ofArchaeology, Cardiff University.

Art Lunchtime TalkFri 7 December, 1.05pm

Victorian Visions: Exploringour displays of nineteenth-century British paintings.Rachel Flynn, Art Department.

Art OpinionsServiceFri 7 December, 2pm-4pm


LunchtimeConcert

Sun 9 December, 1pm

Festive music from brassensembles. Performed

by students from the Royal Welsh College of Music

& Drama.

Staff CarolsThu 13 December, 3pm

Join us for a festive singalong with mulled wine andmince pies.

Cardiff CoffeeConcertSun 16 December,11.30am

Richards String Quartet,Ravel: String Quartet in FChristopher Painter: Imagesin the MistSee 18 Nov for ticket prices.

Behind theScenes: ArtTue 18 December, 1.05pm

007 Bond film posters.

Behind theScenes: GeologyTue 8 January, 1.05pm


Art Lunchtime TalkFri 11 January, 1.05pm

Jonah Jones Y Gair – theWord: An Introduction tothe Exhibition. Peter Jones,son and author of JonahJones – An Artist’s Life.

Cardiff CoffeeConcertSun 13 January, 11.30am

Dante Quartet, Haydn:Quartet in F, Op.50, No.5(Dream)Kodály: Quartet No.1 in Cminor, Op.2See 18 Nov for ticket prices.

Behind theScenes: ArtTue 15 January, 1.05pm

The Prints and DrawingsStudy Room.

ArchaeologyLunchtime TalkWed 16 January, 1.05pm

From Sand to Super-coolLiquid – a sort of alchemy:Glass in Roman times. Dr Denise Allen, AssistantDirector, Andante Travel.


Art Lunchtime TalkFri 18 January, 1.05pm

Jonah Jones and the imageof writing. Professor TonyCurtis, University ofGlamorgan.

LunchtimeConcertSun 20 January, 1pm

Marking the 50th anniversaryof Poulenc’s death, includingBabar the Elephant fornarrator and piano.Performed by studentsfrom the Royal WelshCollege of Music & Drama.

Behind theScenes:ArchaeologyTue 22 January 1.05pm


ArchaeologyLunchtime TalkWed 23 January, 1.05pm

The Archaeology of Airfields– recent work on 20thcentury military remains inDyfed. Alice Pyper, DyfedArchaeology.

Organ RecitalFri 25 January, 1pm

Guest soloist Jeffrey Howard.See 30 Nov for details.

Behind the Scenes:The LibraryTue 29 January, 1.05pm

This is the first of threetours in 2013 looking at arange of early naturalhistory books largely fromthe Willoughby GardnerBequest. The tour will alsoexplain the role of theLibrary within the Museum.

Natural ScienceLunchtime TalkWed 30 January, 1.05pm

Fossils & Folklore. DrCaroline Buttler, GeologyDepartment.

Taith Iaith,Thu 31 January, 1pm

Practise your Welsh with atour of our Applied Artscollection.

Art OpinionsServiceFri 1 February, 2pm-4pm


Behind theScenes:BiodiversityTue 4 February, 1.05pm


ArchaeologyLunchtime TalkWed 6 February, 1.05pm

Late Neanderthals and earlymodern humans in Wales.Dr Rob Dinnis.

Cardiff CoffeeConcertSun 10 February, 11.30am

Erato Piano Trio, Mozart:Piano Trio in C, K.548 Brahms: Piano Trio in C,Op.87 See 18 Nov for ticket prices.

Art LunchtimeTalkFri 15 February, 1.05pm,

Beer drinking in the 18thcentury. Rachel Conroy, ArtDepartment.

11Free Charge Adults Family Book on Arrival

Book by telephone Talk Tour Concert

Behind theScenes: GeologyTue 12 February, 1.05pm


Behind theScenes: ArtTue 19 February, 1.05pm

Derek Williams Trust recentacquisitions.

ArchaeologyLunchtime TalkWed 20 February, 1.05pm

From Bede to Bead: Thecomposition and origins ofEarly Anglo-Saxon glassbeading in Britain. James Peake.

Organ RecitalFri 22 February, 1pm

Guest soloist Andrew Kirk.See 30 Nov for details.

LunchtimeConcertSun 24 February, 1pm

Historical Performancedepartment. Performed bystudents of the Royal WelshCollege of Music & Drama.

Behind theScenes:ArchaeologyTue 26 February 1.05pm


Natural ScienceLunchtime TalkWed 27 February, 1.05pm

Surveying the MarineBristleworms of the FalklandIslands. Teresa Darbyshire,Biodiversity Department.

St David’s DaySpecial Event:Brass and BreakfastFri 1 March, 10am-12pm

Join us for a morning ofcelebration at the Museum.Brass bands from all oversouth Wales will fill the MainHall with stirring anthemsto honour our patron saint.Enjoy a taste of Wales witha hearty breakfast menu tocelebrate local produce inour Oriel Restaurant andCoffee Shop. Part of MusicPartnership Forum WalesFestival. Look out for our StDavid's Day Family Day onSat 2 March - see page 7for details.

Find out more about all of these events and sign up for our e-newsletter at www.museumwales.ac.uk

Open: Tues-Sun & most Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am-5pm.

How to find us:Located in Cardiff’s Civic Centre. Take J32 from the M4 southbound onto the A470, following signs for the city centre. From Cardiff Central bus and train station, take the‘Free b’ city centre bus to Greyfriars Road.

Details correct at time of printing. Please check www.museumwales.ac.uk before making a special journey.


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National Museum Cardiff - What's On Autumn Winter 2012-13