Unique rural spirit in Horsham artist’s work

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery Friend Rick Domas looks at the work of a Horsham artist whose work is part of the Museum collection. Rick will be giving a talk on July 30 to the Friends about these and other paintings in the collection. Early on in preparing for my talk ‘Watercolours in the HorshamContinueContinue reading “Unique rural spirit in Horsham artist’s work”

Major changes at V&A and National Gallery

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery Friend Rick Domas looks at dramatic changes at two of London’s major institutions. Rick will be giving a talk on July 30 to the Friends on the watercolour collection in Horsham museum. Redesigned and Newly-hung Sainsbury Wing Opens at National Gallery The National Gallery, after celebrating its 200th year anniversaryContinueContinue reading “Major changes at V&A and National Gallery”

Horsham’s Women of History

It’s Women’s History Month! Every year there’s a different theme and this year it’s Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations. Over the next four weeks we have a quartet of Horsham women for whom that theme was incredibly relevant! Dorothea Hurst This week we focus on a woman who belonged to an influentialContinueContinue reading “Horsham’s Women of History”

Autumn colours on show at Horsham Museum garden

Even though we’ve seen some very heavy rain and cloudy skies, Horsham Museum & Art Gallery garden volunteers have created a very colourful scene! The Museum has seen quite a few visitors who just enjoy sitting in the garden and admiring the beautiful plants and flowers. https://youtu.be/VXN3BY1fHr4 Even if you visit the Museum to lookContinueContinue reading “Autumn colours on show at Horsham Museum garden”

How Babar the Elephant charmed the world

By Rick Domas Children’s events play an important part of the Horsham Museum’s overall programming. Thanks to Curator Nikki Caxton and her hard-working staff, it’s one of the several strengths of the museum. Many a parent and grandparent have spent at least part of a school holiday at the museum partaking in some craftwork orContinueContinue reading “How Babar the Elephant charmed the world”