THE WEIGHT OF WORDS
until 26 November 2023
Free entry
Discover the overlap between sculpture and poetry in our new exhibition that features an international and intergenerational selection of eighteen contemporary artists and writers.
Find out more about the exhibition
Visiting with your family
Over the summer, bring your family to the Institute to join in our free activities and workshops which get everyone looking, thinking and making.
Younger visitors to the exhibition can borrow an Explorer Bag, filled with objects and activities that respond to The Weight of Words exhibition.
Get creative with origami boat making, create your own sculptural poem and hunt for details in the work on display,.
THE WEIGHT OF WORDS Family workshops
Bring your family for three special workshops over the summer holidays. These are intergenerational events – we encouraging creativity in all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshops.
Weaving Words
Wednesday 2 August 2023
10am–12:30pm and 1:30–3:30pm
Join artist Mia Mai Symonds to play with words and fabric to remix t shirts. Use fabric pens to create your own slogans and poetry then hack them up to make a woven artwork.
Suitable for adults and children aged 6+.Book your free place online
Shelter Sculptures
Wednesday 16 August 2023
Drop in any time between 10:30am and 3:30pm
Join artist Ashleigh Beattie to create sculptures of small tents, dwellings or temporary shelters from paper in this free workshop suitable for families with children aged 4+. Free, no need to book
Sculpture Poems
Friday 25 August 2023
10am–12pm and 1:30–3:30pm
Join poet and performer Abdullah Adekola to create poetry inspired by The Weight of Words. Suitable for families with children aged 6+. Book your free place online
