January-February 2008
Whose Story is it Anyway?
This exhibition is the culmination of a six month
project which has been funded by Renaissance in the Regions through
MLA North West. Schools and community groups in Eden have worked
with artist Karen MacDougall and have been involved in creating the
exhibits. These will explore how information is passed on through
stories, tales, myths and beliefs while utilising the Museum
collections to stimulate imagination and inspire creativity.
March-July 2008
Age to Age
Working with artist/interpreter Julian Longcake
and sound recordist Mark Newport, this exhibition will focus on
people's memories and how they can be used to identify, record and
celebrate our local heritage. Community participation will be
encouraged at drop-in events at the museum where adults and
children will be invited to bring artefacts and memories to be
incorporated into an art installation. Participants will also be
invited to make artistic responses to the displays of memory around
them in the museum, and to their own personal memories, by using
recycled materials to create baubles etc which will decorate a
'dress installation' that will document and interpret our local
heritage.
Museum Curators
Penrith Museum curators are available to answer
questions on current and future exhibitions as well as any other
questions concerning the museum:
- Contact: Dr Sydney T Chapman or
Mrs Judith Clarke, MA AMA, Joint Curators,
- Address: Penrith Museum,
Robinson School, Penrith CA11 7PT
- Telephone: (01768) 865105
- Email:
museum@eden.gov.uk
