Two new exhibitions have just opened at Pontefract Museum!
Ladies who Launch: Celebrating Pontefract's Women in Business
13 November 2023 - 19 October 2024Free - no booking required
Yonder Events bringing the vibes at their famous Yonder at the Castle event |
Get hands on and try some of the trades from past and present.
Step back in time to sample the sights and scents of Victorian Pontefract. Discover the local women leading businesses in sometimes surprising industries.
Celebrate the success stories of today’s inspirational businesswomen - from indulgent skincare and beautiful bouquets to therapeutic yoga and exhilarating events.
Tell us about the amazing women in your lives with our comment wall!
Boxed In (From Whence You Came) by Fern Woodhead
Free - no booking required
The artwork explores Fern’s feelings about “being a queer person in an inherently non-queer society.” The striking oil pastel self-portrait is a response to Fern’s identity as a non-binary person and lesbian.
The display also features supporting commentary written by Fern along with personal items they have kindly lent for the exhibition. These include the Grayson’s Art Club exhibition catalogue in which they feature, and a hand-made crocheted lesbian pride flag.
Fern hopes that the exhibition will raise awareness and start conversations around sexuality and gender identity. Wakefield Museums & Castles are very proud to acquire and display such an important and inspiring artwork and to showcase exciting local talent like Fern. The acquisition contributes to ongoing work to diversify the collection so that it represents a wide range of people’s lived experiences.
Fern says "With this exhibition, I hope that we can bring more awareness and start more conversations about identity – all of us have an identity, so why shouldn’t we talk about it?"
Fern's full commentary on 'Boxed In (From Whence You Came)' and more information
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