Belonging event reminder

Join us to celebrate the spring exhibition

Spring has officially arrived and you are invited to celebrate with us!

See our joyful spring exhibition 'Belonging' and meet artist Rick Grimster and his family.

Come along to the talk at 2pm if you can (see below)

or join us for a drink between 3.30 and 6pm.

Rick Grimster, Muscogee (Creek)

©Leah Vlemmiks photo

Belonging Talk

Tuesday, 21st March 2pm

Book now to hear Lucy Sadler, daughter of artist Rick Grimster, in conversation with gallery curator Jo Prince. Learn about the family's fascinating story and how it has influenced her father's artistic expression."This exhibition is a milestone in our story. Interracial adoption, displacement from our homelands, and finding connection with our tribe, family and nature are threads that are strongly visible throughout my Dad's art, culminating in the joyous landscapes in this exhibition." - Lucy SadlerThis event will take place in the gallery, followed by a Q&A and a celebration with the artist.Talk with Q&A 2pm - 3.30pmCelebration 3.30pm - 6pmThere is a cost of £10 per person for this talk.To book email [email protected], drop in or call the gallery on 0117 973 0398.

Rick Grimster's parents were thrown together by war and torn apart by peace.Around 25,000 Native Americans served in World War II. Over two million American troops passed through Britain, fathering more than 22,000 children. Between one-third and one-half of the mothers were already married. More than 60,000 British women became GI brides.

See you soon...

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!With love,Jo & Erin xGallery hours are Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm or by appointment.