Event Category: Accessible Events

  • Relaxed Viewing – Andy Warhol: Portrait of America

    Relaxed Viewing – Andy Warhol: Portrait of America

    These are quiet hours to view our current exhibition Andy Warhol: Portrait of America, tailored to support visitors with neurodiversity, inclusive of communication or sensory needs. Ear defenders and sensory aids are available, the hand dryers in the toilets are switched off, and tickets are limited to reduce the number of people in the galleries.

    About the exhibition:
    Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a leading figure in American Pop art. This ARTIST ROOMS exhibition of works from the 1950s – 80s includes early drawings, painted-silkscreens and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself, feature alongside icons of American consumerism as well as symbols of the artists fascination with mortality: guns, skulls and war.

  • Audio Described Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

    Audio Described Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

    Experience in-depth visual descriptions, alongside hand-held and touch elements, of key works from Andy Warhol: Portrait of America. This event is led by tour guide Robin Clements, and is suitable for those who are blind or partially sighted.

    Volunteers will be present throughout the tour to act as sighted guides for those visitors attending without a companion. Please note that companion tickets are free of charge. If you have any questions or specific access requirements you would like us to know about in advance, please contact Rosie on rmay@localhost. Volunteer-led Audio Described exhibition experiences If you are unable to attend the above artist-led tour, we also have trained volunteers who are available to lead you through the galleries in an audio-described experience. If you would like to contact us about this service, please contact Emma on ebarford@localhost

    About the exhibition:
    Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a leading figure in American Pop art. This ARTIST ROOMS exhibition of works from the 1950s – 80s includes early drawings, painted-silkscreens and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself, feature alongside icons of American consumerism as well as symbols of the artists fascination with mortality: guns, skulls and war.

  • Audio Described Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

    Audio Described Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

    Experience in-depth visual descriptions, alongside hand-held and touch elements, of key works from Andy Warhol: Portrait of America. This event is led by artist and tour guide Lisa Tilley, and is suitable for those who are blind or partially sighted.

     

  • Toddle Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

    Toddle Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

    Join artist and performer Julia Collar and explore the exciting sensory qualities of our exhibition Andy Warhol: Portrait of America. Artworks will be brought to life for your little ones with music, story-telling, object handling, dress up and play!

    About the exhibition
    Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a leading figure in American Pop art. This ARTIST ROOMS exhibition of works from the 1950s – 80s includes early drawings, painted-silkscreens and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself, feature alongside icons of American consumerism as well as symbols of the artists fascination with mortality: guns, skulls and war.

  • Artist led BSL Tour – Andy Warhol: Portrait of America

    Artist led BSL Tour – Andy Warhol: Portrait of America

    Join Deaf artist and tour guide Chisato Minamimura for an in-depth exploration of MK Gallery’s current exhibition, Andy Warhol: Portrait of America. This tour will be in British Sign Language (BSL) only and is suitable for D/deaf visitors and users of BSL.

    About the exhibition
    Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a leading figure in American Pop art. This ARTIST ROOMS exhibition of works from the 1950s – 80s includes early drawings, painted-silkscreens and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself, feature alongside icons of American consumerism as well as symbols of the artists fascination with mortality: guns, skulls and war.

    If you have any questions or specific access requirements you would like us to know about in advance, please contact Rosie on rmay@localhost, or call 01908 676900.
    Please note that companion tickets are free of charge.

     

  • Art Together

    Art Together

    MK Gallery’s Art Together programme offers a unique workshop every half-term holiday, designed specifically for families who have a child or children aged 5+ with additional or complex support needs. Join the IPA team and two Associate Artists, to create, play, and explore as a family in an open and friendly shared space. 

    £7 per family 

    Places for this workshop must be pre-booked. If you are new to the IPA programme, we will also request some information about you and your family’s interests and access requirements to ensure your needs are met, and that you have the best possible experience with us! 

    To find out more or book your place, please contact Jack on jkeenan@localhost or 01908 558 315

  • SEND Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

    SEND Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

    Join one of our award-winning Sensory Tours, and experience a unique sensory exploration of the exhibition Andy Warhol: Portrait of America.

    This event is designed and led by artist Julia Collar and is specifically for people of all ages with additional and complex needs, alongside their families, friends, and companions. Makaton is used throughout.

    About the exhibition
    Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a leading figure in American Pop art. This ARTIST ROOMS exhibition of works from the 1950s – 80s includes early drawings, painted-silkscreens and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself, feature alongside icons of American consumerism as well as symbols of the artists fascination with mortality: guns, skulls and war.

  • Relaxed Screening: Wicked (PG)

    Relaxed Screening: Wicked (PG)

    10.30am

    Jon M. Chu, 2024
    140 mins

    After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining two-part cinematic event this holiday season.

    About Relaxed Screenings

    Relaxed Screenings have sensory-friendly adjustments which aim to reduce over-stimulation and create a relaxed and welcoming environment for those who might need it.

    Relaxed Screenings particularly appeal to autistic, learning disabled and neurodivergent visitors, along with their friends, family, or support.

    Relaxed screenings include the following adjustments:

    • Tickets are limited to reduce the number of people in the cinema
    • Visitors are free to move around the space as needed
    • No trailers are shown
    • The hand dryers in the Sky Room toilets are switched off
    • Lighting is kept at a slightly higher level
    • Opening and closing slides to the film are played to support transition

    Relaxed
    These events have sensory-friendly adjustments which aim to reduce over-stimulation and create a relaxed and welcoming environment.

  • Audio-described Tour: Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour

    Audio-described Tour: Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour

    10.30am

    Experience in-depth visual descriptions, alongside hand-held and touch elements, of key works from Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour. This event is led by Inclusive Practice in the Arts Associate Artist Lisa Tilley. It is suitable for those who are blind or partially sighted.

    About the exhibition
    Vanessa Bell (1879–1961) was a pioneering modernist painter and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential English artists, writers and intellectuals in the first half of the twentieth century. This exhibition – her largest-ever solo show – provides an in-depth overview that includes drawings, paintings, ceramics and furniture.

  • Audio-described Tour: Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour

    Audio-described Tour: Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour

    10.30am

    Experience in-depth visual descriptions, alongside hand-held and touch elements, of key works from Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour. This event is led by Robin Clements. It is suitable for those who are blind or partially sighted.

    About the exhibition
    Vanessa Bell (1879–1961) was a pioneering modernist painter and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential English artists, writers and intellectuals in the first half of the twentieth century. This exhibition – her largest-ever solo show – provides an in-depth overview that includes drawings, paintings, ceramics and furniture.

  • BSL-interpreted Tour: Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour

    BSL-interpreted Tour: Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour

    10.30am

    Join tour guide Deb Malton in exploring Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour. This tour will be delivered in spoken English and interpreted in British Sign Language (BSL) by accredited interpreter, Julie Cresswell. It is particularly suited to D/deaf visitors, those learning BSL, and visitors attending in a mixed group of Hearing and D/deaf.

    If you have any questions or specific access requirements you would like us to know about in advance, please contact Rosie on rmay@localhost or 01908 558 315.

    Please note that companion tickets are free of charge.

    About the exhibition
    Vanessa Bell (1879–1961) was a pioneering modernist painter and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential English artists, writers and intellectuals in the first half of the twentieth century. This exhibition – her largest-ever solo show – provides an in-depth overview that includes drawings, paintings, ceramics and furniture.

  • Relaxed Viewings: Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour

    Relaxed Viewings: Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour

    These are quiet hours tailored to support visitors with neurodiversity, inclusive of communication or sensory needs. Ear defenders and sensory aids are available, the hand dryers in the toilets are switched off, and tickets are limited to reduce the number of people in the galleries.

    About the exhibition
    Vanessa Bell (1879–1961) was a pioneering modernist painter and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential English artists, writers and intellectuals in the first half of the twentieth century. This exhibition – her largest-ever solo show – provides an in-depth overview that includes drawings, paintings, ceramics and furniture.

    Dates
    Sunday 27 October, 10am
    Sunday 24 November, 10am
    Sunday 22 December, 10am
    Sunday 26 January, 10am
    Sunday 23 February, 10am