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Dorich House Open Days

Saturday 21 February - Sunday 26 July 2015

Enjoy a visit to this rare, art-deco-inspired, artist's studio home and take a guided tour at one of the open days. Guided tours last about an hour and begin with a 10-minute film of Dora Gordine's life, before exploring the studios, gallery and private apartments, and the roof terrace. Family workshops are held at the Dorich House Museum in the half-term and Easter holidays. Bookings for family workshops are essential.

Treasures from our collection: Mr Marsh's Martinware

Thursday 16 April - Saturday 11 July 2015

When the Museum opened in In 1904, Ernest Marsh, an affluent art collector and connoisseur from a wealthy Kingston family, organised the very first exhibition in the art gallery. A collector of fine and decorative arts, Marsh was particularly passionate about ceramics produced by the Martin Brothers – known as Martinware.

Fabien Cappello: Streetscape

Wednesday 22 April - Saturday 13 June 2015

Streetscape seeks to explore how street furniture inhabits and relates to its surroundings. Designer Fabien Cappello is inspired by the everyday and how we negotiate our urban spaces. From bollards, bike stands to public benches these generally anonymously designed, often unnoticed, objects are the workhorses of the built environment.

Foundation Studies in Art & Design show 2015

Wednesday 20 May - Wednesday 3 June 2015

Kingston School of Art at Knights Park

A celebration of the achievements, diversity and high standards that the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course consistently produces.

Voca People

Saturday 23 May - Monday 25 May 2015

A thrilling and original musical adventure unlike anything you experienced before. Full of energy and bursting with comedy and fun, this international hit features more than 80 all-time favourite hits, including Madonna, Michael Jackson and even Mozart! No instruments, no sound effects – just eight incredible, talented singer-comedians. Seen by more than one million viewers worldwide, with more than 50-million YouTube hits.