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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
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

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

Wild Life Drawing
Sunday, 9 February 2025

Join us for an inspiring drawing workshop with beautiful birds of prey; Harris Hawks, Lanner Falcons and Eagle Owls.

Collaging Imagined Landscapes
Saturday, 1 March 2025

Join artist Ailsa Munro for a one-day course guiding you through experiments with different forms of painted collage, to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional works.

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.

Lampshade Painting with Bloomsbury Revisited
Saturday, 15 March 2025

Make and design your own lampshade with Bloomsbury Revisited.

Paper Marbling and Bookbinding with Violeta Bravo
7 February - 10 May 2025
Saturday, 29 March 2025

Craft your own bound book and learn one of the oldest and most elegant methods of decorating paper.

Herbal Tea Remedies Workshop
Sunday, 6 April 2025

In this workshop, Bekah from Earthchild Remedies will guide you through practices that explore herbal tea as medicine.

Wild Life Drawing with Miniature Pigs
Sunday, 13 April 2025

What better way to spend a Sunday than making friends with a couple of adorable miniature pigs?

Sculptural Bouquet workshop with Filth Florists
Sunday, 27 April 2025

Learn how to make a theatrical, sculptural bouquet.

Family events

Art Sundays
24 November 2023 - 1 June 2025
Sunday, 26 January 2025

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

Under 5s Explore: Mini Masterpieces
30 January - 29 May 2025
Thursday, 30 January 2025

Playful painting for little creatives under 5, with new themes each month to keep them engaged.

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

Spark your child’s imagination through interactive storytelling.

Wild Life Drawing for Families
Sunday, 9 February 2025

Gather your brood for an inspiring drawing workshop with beautiful birds of prey!

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!

Storytelling through Art and Play
19 February - 28 May 2025
Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Explore storytelling through art and play, collaborate, create and play together.

“Mr. Shadow” Hand Shadow Show
Sunday, 23 March 2025

In this light-hearted show for the whole family, Drew Colby will introduce you to his good friend Mr. Shadow.

Wild Life Drawing for Families
Sunday, 13 April 2025

What better way to spend a Sunday than making friends with a couple of adorable miniature pigs?

Lectures & talks

Curator's Talk: Tirzah Garwood
6 February - 22 May 2025
Thursday, 6 February 2025

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

Film Screening and Q&A: Eric Ravilious - Drawn to War
Saturday, 29 March 2025

Watch Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War followed by a Q&A with director Margy Kinmonth, James Russell and V&A curator Ella Ravilious.

Tirzah Garwood and Female Friendship with Ella Ravilious
Friday, 11 April 2025

This talk will discuss Tirzah Garwood’s artistic practice in conjunction with the careers of her female friends, uncovering their companionships and the realities they faced as artists.

Friends

Four Paintings to Start Friday with Dr Lucy West
Friday, 14 March 2025

Begin your Friday in the Gallery. Our Curator Dr Lucy West shares stories of four fascinating works from our collection.

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, 6 February 2025

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.

Tours & walks

Guided Tour of Chiswick House and Gardens
Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Join us for a tour of Chiswick House and Gardens, one of the most glorious examples of 18th-century British architecture and landscaped gardens.

Music

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: Extended
Saturday, 18 January 2025

You’ll be cocooned in complete relaxation and serenity in this extended Lie Down and Listen sound healing and classical concert experience with pianist, composer and founder Christina McMaster.

Lunchtime Concert Series 2024 - 2025
27 September 2023 - 19 March 2025
Wednesday, 22 January 2025

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

On demand

Online Curator's Talk, Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking
5 August 2024 - 31 December 2025
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

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

Online Curator's Talk: Tirzah Garwood
6 December 2024 - 31 December 2025
Available until 31 December 2026

Join James Russell, curator of Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious for 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.