Special Exhibitions

An Exciting Programme of Special Exhibitions for 2012

Our New Forest Gallery, as part of the Museum complex, is situated on the ground floor and houses our exciting programme of special exhibitions.

The New Forest Gallery is open from 10.00am to 4.30pm daily.

For more information about an exhibition please contact the Centre Office.

If you are interested in exhibiting please see our Gallery page or complete and return an Exhibition Application Form.

	Exhibition
	Saturday 21 April to Sunday 27 May 2012 Layered Landscapes by Mary Sutton Mary's inspiration comes from roaming the Forest and the Dorset coastline; capturing landscapes, plants and wildlife the catch her eye. Her compositions are derived from photographs and her images achieved through a process of collaging papers, plastics and fabrics and then 'drawing' over them in machine stitch. She says of her work "I find that through layers of sheer fabrics, I can create a sense of depth and atmosphere as with painting".
	Saturday 2 June to Sunday 8 July 2012 Royalty in the Forest The power to create a forest is vested in the Crown and, as such, royalty has played a key role in the history of the New Forest. This exhibition examines the links between those of blue blood who visited or left their mark on the Forest we see today, following royal connections in the area from the foundation myths of Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms to Queen Elizabeth's visit in 1979. Linked TALK
	Saturday 2 June 2012 11am - 1pm FAMILY RECEPTION to open our Royalty in the Forest Exhibition Join us for a Family Reception held during the Queen's Jubilee celebration weekend. Jubilee themed activities and refreshments will be available to mark the opening of our Royalty in the Forest Exhibition. Children's activities continue until 4pm. FREE entry to the Gallery. Special £1 admission to Museum for today only!
	Saturday 14 July to Sunday 2 September 2012 The 2012 Open Art Competition Winners In celebration of the Olympic Games, the National Park Authority in partnership with the Forestry Commission, bring you the winners of their Open Art Competition. The competition, run on a theme of 'gold, silver and bronze' features photographs, painting and sculpture as well as stories and poems. Whatever the medium the results are sure to be Winners!
	Saturday 14 July 2012 11am - 1pm FAMILY RECEPTION to celebrate the Olympic Torch coming through Lyndhurst Join us for a Family Reception on the day that the Olympic Torch travels through Lyndhurst. Sports themed activities and refreshments will be available to mark the opening of our 2012 Open Art Exhibition. Children's activities continue until 4pm. FREE entry to the Gallery Special £1 admission to Museum for today only!
	Saturday 8 September to Sunday 14 October 2012 Within the Woods Using the Forest as a starting point, Peter Slight and Sarah Shaw make work in direct response to the Forest environment. Peter's photography is a personal response to the grandeur and beauty of the Forest whilst Sarah, through her stylised models and illustrative paper-cut pictures presents us with a playful and whimsical view of the Forest.
	Saturday 20 October to Sunday 25 November 2012 Ancient Trees Come along to a fascinating exhibition exploring the history of the New Forest's ancient woodlands, through the tales of its trees. Find out how trees have been viewed across the ages and how different uses have shaped the woods we know today. Linked TALK and linked WALK
	Saturday 1 December 2012 to Sunday 6 January 2013 Forest Footprint Forest Footprint looks at the identity of the New Forest and reflects on those elements that have shaped and formed its unique landscape. Work is by Diversity, a group of textile artists who are all local to the New Forest and use mixed media with textiles in various ways. They are regular exhibitors in the Lymington Arts Festival and have exhibited at the Forest Arts Centre in New Milton.