Recent Acquisitions Part 1
People and Artistic Connections
Throughout 2016 we will display some of the newest acquisitions to our Permanent Collection, in the lead up to its 125th anniversary next year. Our collecting policy prioritises works which have an association with our Garman Ryan Collection, or are by artists who have...
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Artists’ Studio
Ruth Claxton
Ruth Claxton is known for her large-scale, site responsive architectural installations, which often utilise materials that are ‘activated’ by a viewer’s physical presence. She will use her residency to experiment with retro-reflective pigment, a distinctly contemporary material most commonly used in cycling jackets to...
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Education
20 July 2020 — 31 March 2021
STEAM worksheets
The New Art Gallery Walsall is now offering digital STEAM worksheets for Primary School age children to work on...Free Admission
Digital
Online / Free
Digital
2 July 2020 — 30 September 2021
INSIGHTS
In the next of our INSIGHTS series, artist Nilupa Yasmin explains why she started incorporating weaving into her lens-based...Online / Free
Digital
Digital
Online / Free
Event
5 November 2025 — 3 December 2026
Stitchety Workshops with artist Kate Tilley
Learn techniques in sewing, knitting, crochet and...£5 / £4.50
Regular Event
Every second Saturday of the month
Walk and Draw
Make sketches inside the Gallery and of the local area in these fast-paced and fun workshops.Free, booking essential
Regular Event
SUMMER HOLIDAY
Tuesday 21 July – Sunday 30 August,...
21 July — 30 August 2026
SUMMER HOLIDAY
Butterflies, Bugs & Moths
Tuesday 21 July – Sunday 30 August,...
Free Admission
Regular Event
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
11am-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Celebrate Walsall’s...
Wednesday 22 July 11:00 — 15:00
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
Clay Hippos
11am-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Celebrate Walsall’s...
Free Admission
Regular Event
Young Masters
Ages 6+ Workshop 1: 11am-12.30pm Workshop 2:...
Thursday 23 July 11:00 — 15:00
Young Masters
Painting Still Life in Acrylic
Ages 6+ Workshop 1: 11am-12.30pm Workshop 2:...
£5 per child. Booking essential
Regular Event
SUNDAY ART CLUB
12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Draw 9...
Sunday 26 July 12:00 — 15:00
SUNDAY ART CLUB
Square Features
12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Draw 9...
Free Admission
Regular Event
MINI MAKERS
11am-1pm, Ages 2-5 Drop-in, £4 Mould, pinch...
Tuesday 28 July 11:00 — 13:00
MINI MAKERS
Animal Clay Play
11am-1pm, Ages 2-5 Drop-in, £4 Mould, pinch...
Drop-in, £4
Regular Event
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
11am-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Look like...
Wednesday 29 July 11:00 — 15:00
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
Animal Headbands
11am-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Look like...
Free Admission
Event
Saturday 1 August 11:00 — 14:30
Zine Making Workshop with Tarla Patel
Saturday 1 August, 11am-2.30pm Join artist Tarla...£10 / £8 (Concession)
Regular Event
SUNDAY ART CLUB
12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Turn a...
Sunday 2 August 12:00 — 15:00
SUNDAY ART CLUB
Scrap Sketchbooks
12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Turn a...
Free Admission
Regular Event
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
11am-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Cut paper...
Wednesday 5 August 11:00 — 15:00
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
Mosaic Medallions
11am-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Cut paper...
Free Admission
Regular Event
Young Masters
Ages 6+ Workshop 1: 11am-12.30pm Workshop 2:...
Thursday 6 August 11:00 — 15:00
Young Masters
Handy Plaster Casts
Ages 6+ Workshop 1: 11am-12.30pm Workshop 2:...
£5 per child. Booking essential
Regular Event
SUNDAY ART CLUB
12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Make and...
Sunday 9 August 12:00 — 15:00
SUNDAY ART CLUB
Floral Sun Catchers
12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Make and...
Free Admission
Regular Event
MINI MAKERS
11am-1pm, Ages 2-5 Drop-in, £4 Decorate a...
Tuesday 11 August 11:00 — 13:00
MINI MAKERS
Flower Sun Dials
11am-1pm, Ages 2-5 Drop-in, £4 Decorate a...
Drop-in, £4
Regular Event
Wednesday 12 August 10:30 — 14:00
BABY & ME
Wednesday 12 August, 10.30am-12pm & 12.30-2pm. Ages 0-2, £4 per child. Multi-sensory sessions for parents, carers and their babies.£4 per child. Booking essential
Regular Event
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
11am-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Use colourful...
Wednesday 12 August 11:00 — 15:00
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
Fish Masks
11am-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Use colourful...
Free Admission
Regular Event
SUNDAY ART CLUB
Allergens: Contains wheat 12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free,...
Sunday 16 August 12:00 — 15:00
SUNDAY ART CLUB
Saltdough Creations
Allergens: Contains wheat 12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free,...
Free Admission
Regular Event
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
11am-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Document your...
Wednesday 19 August 11:00 — 15:00
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
Holiday Zines
11am-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Document your...
Free Admission
Regular Event
Young Masters
Ages 6+ Workshop 1: 11am-12.30pm Workshop 2:...
Thursday 20 August 11:00 — 15:00
Young Masters
Colourful Coin Pouch
Ages 6+ Workshop 1: 11am-12.30pm Workshop 2:...
£5 per child. Booking essential
Regular Event
SUNDAY ART CLUB
12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Collage and...
Sunday 23 August 12:00 — 15:00
SUNDAY ART CLUB
Paper People
12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Collage and...
Free Admission
Regular Event
SUNDAY ART CLUB
12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Create bold...
Sunday 30 August 12:00 — 15:00
SUNDAY ART CLUB
Reverse Drawing
12-3pm, Ages 4+ Free, drop-in Create bold...
Free Admission
Event
Saturday 5 September 11:00 — 16:00
Ten.8 afterimage Symposium
Saturday 5 September 2026 11am – 3.45pm Speakers: Ajamu X, David A Bailey, Joy Gregory, Ayesha Jones, Roshini Kempadoo,...£5 - Booking essential