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Representations of Fathers in our Collections
Compton Verney offers a very special invitation for all fathers to bring their families and see some very proud and happy fathers illustrated in our works of art. There are […]
Volunteer Stories – Meet Cliff
From event photography to gallery support, plus many things in between! We talked to our volunteer, Cliff, about his experience with us.
Volunteer stories – Meet Anne
Anne is one of our Ground Volunteers supporting the team in a range of activities across site. We recently caught up with her to find out more about her experience […]
The Arrival of Spring: Rebecca Louise Law’s ‘Seasons’ at Compton Verney
By Amy Orrock, Senior Curator
Intangible – Call for Submissions
This summer our landscape will be brought to life in a brand new collaboration with artist and designer Morag Myerscough, and award winning contemporary dance company 2Faced Dance. Inspired by […]
Christ Leaving his Tomb
The Resurrection: Nottingham Alabaster Relief Blog by Christine Cluley, Visitor Experience Interpreter
Love and Marriage Go Together Like A Horse And Carriage…
Blog by Pam Wilson, Visitor Experience Interpreter
A Celebration of Motherhood – The Holy Kinship
Blog by Christine Cluley, Visitor Engagement Interpreter
Passages
Welcome to our series of films acknowledging the great female literary authors that grace the Women’s library at Compton Verney. We will be presenting four texts over four weeks read […]
Making Marx
What better time than International Women’s Day to celebrate one of the stars of our collection – Enid ‘Marco’ Marx (1902-1998), an inspirational designer, author, collector and teacher?
A Public Vaccination Station in Nottingham in 1898
Blog by Pam Wilson, Visitor Experience Interpreter
Connecting Communities through Creativity
Whilst 2020 didn’t quite go according to plan, our commitment to stay in touch with our neighbours and local community partners amidst a pandemic has only strengthened connections. Challenges have […]
Bridgerton, Boxing and the Regency Beau Monde
Blog by Pam Wilson, Visitor Experience Interpreter
Re-evaluating the Neapolitan Collection
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Love Compton Verney
Find out more about what we really love about Compton Verney in a new series of short films.
Textile Fair goes digital
This year we’re delighted to be presenting a digital Textile Fair online alongside our live event. We’re looking for local textile artists, crafters and makers to showcase their work in […]
Congratulations Brook & Matt
Congratulations to Brook and Matt who got married at Compton Verney on 3rd October! They and their families have been through a long and unpredictable wedding planning process – lots […]
Bronze mirrors: reflections of China
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You’re having a laugh! – New art commission with People United & Foka Wolf
There hasn’t been much to laugh about during the last few months thanks to COVID-19 – so that’s why Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park has decided to put a […]
