# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Becoming an Artist: 260 years of The Orrery
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Being an artist is one thing: becoming a successful one something else entirely. 

This April marks 260th anniversary of the public unveiling of Joseph Wright’s A Philosopher giving a lecture on the Orrery, as part of the annual exhibition in London of the Society of Artists. It undoubtedly raised Wright’s artist career to another level.

Bob Moulder’s recent graphic novel tells a story of how this painting – so pivotal to Wright’s career – might have come about, and in this talk he will look at the similarities and differences he found in the struggles faced by an 18th century artist like Wright to achieve a sustainable career, compared to artists – like himself  – of recent times, as well as those in the future.

About the artist: 

Bob Moulder is an illustrator and in a 40 year career has worked on around 300 publications. He studied Fine Art in Belfast but turned to illustration initially as a wannabe comic strip artist. In recent years he has returned to that first love, resulting in his recent graphic novel, The Orrery, about Joseph Wright’s famous painting.

Bob moved to Derby in 1997 and for many years was also a PT tutor with the WEA teaching art history.

Suitable for Adults (18+)Booking essential. Limited places.

Accessibility at Derby Museums
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/derby/becoming-an-artist-260-years-of-the-orrery/200029827849209
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Derby
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Strand, DE1 1BS Derby, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 52.923
- **long**: -1.47981
- **full address**: The Strand, DE1 1BS Derby, United Kingdom, Derby, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Becoming an Artist: 260 years of The Orrery being held?
  - **A:** Becoming an Artist: 260 years of The Orrery takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Strand, DE1 1BS Derby, United Kingdom, Derby, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Becoming an Artist: 260 years of The Orrery?
  - **A:** Becoming an Artist: 260 years of The Orrery is organized by Derby Museums.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Becoming an Artist: 260 years of The Orrery is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Derby, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Becoming an Artist: 260 years of The Orrery sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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