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Exhibitions

Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious
19 November 2024 - 26 May 2025

Discover the first major retrospective of the visionary British artist and designer, whose enchanting and original works will finally receive public recognition.

Rachel Jones
10 June - 19 October 2025

In summer 2025, Dulwich Picture Gallery presents an exhibition by Rachel Jones (b. 1991), the first ever solo contemporary show in the Gallery’s main exhibition space.

Displays

Looking for Leonardo: The Quest for a Renaissance Masterpiece
23 July 2024 - 26 January 2025
Saturday, 23 November 2024

Join the quest to find this Renaissance master and follow his trail through the Dulwich Picture Gallery collection — navigating fakes, mistakes and surprises along the way.

Somaya Critchlow: The Chamber
4 February - 20 July 2025
Tuesday, 4 February 2025

London-based painter Somaya Critchlow will create a new body of work based on our Old Master paintings

Adult courses & workshops

Wood Carving with Jade They
25 January - 8 March 2025
Saturday, 8 March 2025

In this workshop you will learn how to transfer your image to a woodblock. You’ll be introduced to the woodcarving process, carving and printing from wood block inspired by the artist Tirzah Garwood.

Paper Marbling and Bookbinding with Violeta Bravo
7 February - 10 May 2025
Saturday, 10 May 2025

Craft your own bound book and learn one of the oldest and most elegant methods of decorating paper. Create marble-like designs by manipulating floating (coloured) inks on water and carefully transferring them to an absorbent paper.

Family events

Art Sundays
24 November 2023 - 1 June 2025
Sunday, 24 November 2024

Get inspired to make art together as a family in these free monthly creative activities in the Art Studio.

Under 5s Explore: Mini Masterpieces
27 June - 28 November 2024
Thursday, 28 November 2024

Spark your child’s imagination through playful painting. Join these exploratory sessions for under 5s. Each session begins with a journey through the Gallery to discover the different people, places and animals in our paintings, followed by an art-making activity.

Under 5s Explore: Creative Tales
6 December 2024 - 7 March 2025
Friday, 6 December 2024

Spark your child’s imagination through interactive storytelling.

Family Festival: the Art of Play
Saturday, 15 February 2025

Join us for a Family Festival inspired by the work on display in Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious. Kids go FREE!

Lectures & talks

Online Curator's Talk: Tirzah Garwood
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Join James Russell, curator of Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious for an inspiring online introduction to the exhibition.

Curator's Talk: Tirzah Garwood
Thursday, 6 February 2025

Join James Russell curator of Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious for an inspiring introduction to the exhibition.

Festive events

Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Gallery
27 November - 5 December 2024
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

After our sell-out event with Dulwich Village's Heritage Cheese in the spring, we bring you a sumptuous cheese and wine pairing for Christmas.

Christmas Tree Decoration with Imogen Melissa
Friday, 29 November 2024

Make your very own hand-embroidered and beaded Christmas bauble decoration.

So Last Century's Christmas Vintage Market
30 November - 1 December 2024
Saturday, 30 November 2024

South London’s So Last Century are bringing their Christmas Vintage Market to Dulwich Picture Gallery this winter, with a festive event spread over two days!

Christmas Concert With The Fourth Choir
Wednesday, 4 December 2024

Join us in Christ's Chapel on the feast day of St Nicholas’ for an evening of festive music with The Fourth Choir. There will be music from across the ages, including some seasonal favourites and carols from forgotten composers.

Friends

Friends Christmas Private View and Shop
Thursday, 28 November 2024

Join us a for a special Friends Private view of Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious

Seasonal specials

The Wedding Showcase
Saturday, 22 February 2025

Join us for our wedding showcase with a number of suppliers to help you with inspiration for your wedding day!

After hours

Winter Late
Friday, 28 February 2025

Join us for the Winter edition of our Late series as we illuminate the Gallery with art and music.

Access talks

Dementia Friendly Creative Conversations
5 December 2024 - 1 May 2025
Thursday, 5 December 2024

Guided by one of our dementia friendly guides, we invite you to take a closer look at paintings from our collection or the Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious exhibition and share your opinions, stories and impressions.

BSL Talk: Tirzah Garwood
Thursday, 13 February 2025

This BSL talk led by John Wilson will look at highlights from our Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious exhibition.

Picture Description Talk: Collection
Thursday, 20 February 2025

Picture Description talks are designed for blind or visually impaired visitors. Delivered by our trained guides, each talk introduces paintings from the collection followed by a group discussion.

Music

Lunchtime Concert Series 2024 - 2025
27 September 2023 - 19 March 2025
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Talented students from local schools will entertain and impress with their musicianship in the spectacular surroundings of Christ’s Chapel.

Lie Down and Listen: Piano and Cello
Friday, 17 January 2025

Immerse yourself in the sounds, vibrations and powerful resonances of classical cello and piano performed by cellist Naomi Watts and pianist Christina McMaster.

Lie Down and Listen: Mindful Movement
Saturday, 18 January 2025

Awaken all your senses with cellist and yoga teacher Naomi Watts with this morning mindful flow – spark and invigorate your cells and muscles while exploring inner curiosity and creativity which we hope will enable you to connect deeper with yourself.

On demand

Online Curator's Talk: Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism
24 April 2023 - 31 December 2024
Saturday, 23 November 2024

Join Dr Lois Oliver, co-curator of Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism, for an inspiring online introduction to the exhibition.

Online Curators' Talk: Rubens and Women
25 October 2023 - 31 December 2024
Saturday, 23 November 2024

Join Ben van Beneden, co-curator of Rubens & Women, for an inspiring online introduction to the exhibition.

Online Curator's Talk: Soulscapes
20 March 2024 - 31 December 2025
Saturday, 23 November 2024

Join Lisa Anderson, curator of Soulscapes for an inspiring introduction to the exhibition from the comfort of your device or screen.

Online Curator's Talk, Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking
5 August 2024 - 31 December 2025
Saturday, 23 November 2024

Dr Monika Hinkel, curator of Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking gives an inspiring online introduction to the exhibition.

In the gardens

Li Li Ren, To Find a Way Home

A sculptural composition in five parts, whose shapes evoke sea creatures and underwater plant life.

Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Material (SG) IV

Material (SG) IV captures the idea of harnessing the wind, freezing it in time.

Rob and Nick Carter, Bronze Oak Grove

Set within the greenery of the Gallery Gardens, Bronze Oak Grove by Rob and Nick and Carter is arranged in a circlular formation, the sculpted trees create space for people to spend time sitting, standing, and relaxing day to day.