Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Cambridge. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Cambridge for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Cambridge too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Cambridge.
Date | Event | Venue |
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27 Sep 2024 | THE BALTIC WAY THROUGH A WITNESSS EYES - a talk by Marina Burrell | St Andrews Street Baptist Church, Cambridge |
17 Sep 2024 | Painting night at the Carpenters arms | Carpenters Arms, Cambridge |
29 Nov 2024 | The NTH Power | The Sinclair Music Hall, Cambridge |
11 Oct 2024 | New Street Adventure | MASH Cambridge |
19 Sep 2024 | Older adults Are we really designing for our future selves | Raspberry Pi Foundation, Cambridge |
21 Sep 2024 | The Boards of Theseus | Quip & Curiosity, Cambridge |
Like someone once said, “Art speaks where words are unable to explain”. Art talks to those who understand the intricate and delicate details of it. If you are one of these art lovers, there is no better place for you to enjoy it than in Cambridge. Located on the picturesque River Cam in Eastern England, you are sure to find why Cambridge is the destination for artists. Everyone on our planet identifies Cambridge as a place for education. However, long before the universities were established, it had Norman fortification. To this day you can see the remnants of the romantic and medieval touch of its long gone years. In addition to being ancient and famous for the educational units, the city is known for it’s art and hosts some wonderful Cambridge art fair and events every year!
If you want to learn the history, there is no better way to do it than in an Art Museum. When you are in Art Cambridge, you have so many options to explore when it comes to the museum. One of the best is the Fitzwilliam Museum. It is in Cambridge University since Viscount Fitzwilliam so generously bequeathed it to them in 1816. Since then it has attracted tourists and art lovers from all around the globe. The manuscripts, prints, paintings, and library left behind by Viscount Fitzwilliam is 200 years old. Now, the museum houses millions of top artworks and artifacts including music, coins, furniture, sculpture, and illuminated manuscripts. For your joy, you can find collections from Cyprus, Rome, Egypt, and Greece. To keep the museum in order, Cambridge has a prestigious Museum Conservation Services Ltd. They specialize in restoring the ancient artwork to its original selves.
When you take in the beauty of the art museum to your heart's desire, you can proceed to famous art galleries of Cambridge. One among them is Kettles Yard. It is a small, beautiful house in University of Cambridge, which was once owned by Jim Ede, a modern art curator, for 16 years. You can find eye-catching paintings by Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore, Constantin Brancusi, sculpture by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, Jones and Joan Miro, Christopher Wood, Alfred Wallis, Ben, and Winifred Nicholson. Another art gallery gem in Cambridge is Ruskin Gallery. It is situated at the backyard of Anglia Ruskin's Cambridge campus. It has an attractive ceiling, beautiful lights, and characters that are perfect for a relaxing traditional show. For extra effects and modern touch, it houses Panasonic 103" 3D Full HD plasma screen and top Bose audio system. Just because these art galleries are not enough, this city has the finest art gallery - Cambridge Contemporary Arts. It is situated in the heart of the city. They display high-quality works of artists from all around the world. You won't get enough of the arts displayed in the museum that includes - ceramic, glass, and wood arts, paintings, sculpture, and prints.
To add to the impressive artistic touch, Cambridge hosts Art Events like annual art fairs, art shows, festivals, workshops, exhibition, and classes. There is a Women's Art Formal Hall event for young women artists to explore their artistic talents. If you are looking for the top arts from the 20th and 21st century, you can go for the annual Cambridge Art Fair. The Art show like BA Fine Art Exhibition will capture your attention with the amazing art collection. Cambridge Art Workshops can help you improve your artistic skills. The number of Cambridge art fair and events happening across the city is the reason why art is alive and burning in Art Cambridge.
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