Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Wolverhampton Art Gallery Making art accessible to all With its family friendly displays and interactives, Wolverhampton Art Gallery can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages.

See permanent displays dedicated to key periods in history alongside regularly changing exhibitions that embrace painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, multi-media, and more. From grand paintings by 18th century greats, to thought provoking contemporary pieces, there’s always something new to discover. Relax in the laid-back setting of the Art Gallery Café, with its delicious menu, ranges of s

peciality loose-leaf teas and fresh coffee, and discover a treasure trove of crafts, cards and jewellery in the gallery shop.

‘Before Stonewall’ is a 1984 documentary about LGBTQ+ people and communities in the USA prior to the Stonewall Riots in ...
20/06/2026

‘Before Stonewall’ is a 1984 documentary about LGBTQ+ people and communities in the USA prior to the Stonewall Riots in 1969, an event which is often credited as the start of the gay liberation movement.

However, even before Stonewall there were gay organisations campaigning for gay rights. Using a mix of archival footage and interviews, the film centres on le***an and gay experiences from the 1920s to the 1960s, examining the ways that gay people organised and the treatment of homosexuality in public life.

🗓️ Tuesday 23 June, 6:15pm
📍 Lockworks Cinema
🎟️ £5

Book now on the Lockworks Cinema website - https://lockworkscinema.co.uk/event/111227

Events FilmScreening Documentary BeforeStonewall PrideMonth

Friday 26th June 2026, 6-9pm Friday Lates is celebrating PRIDE! Join us at Glaze Café in Wolverhampton Art Gallery for ...
19/06/2026

Friday 26th June 2026, 6-9pm

Friday Lates is celebrating PRIDE!

Join us at Glaze Café in Wolverhampton Art Gallery for a vibrant Pride Open Mic celebrating poetry and spoken word.

Plus, don’t miss Maxx Gentleman’s “Warholian Flush!” – a dazzling mix of drag performances, bold costumes and sing-along moments, all inspired by Andy Warhol and the colourful world of Pop Art.

All of this is FREE and open to all!

We’ve been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Award 2026!We are thrilled to have been rated as one of the Best Small ...
18/06/2026

We’ve been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Award 2026!

We are thrilled to have been rated as one of the Best Small Museums for families in the UK.

We’ve got a packed summer of family events and the fabulous Andy Warhol: Art Star exhibition to see which is free for children and young people up to 20.

Why not come and find out families enjoy visiting us so much!

Thank you so much to all the families who nominated us for the award

This Sunday, join Eric Scutaro with Queer-Side projects to discover the history of q***r dance styles Voguing and Waacki...
18/06/2026

This Sunday, join Eric Scutaro with Queer-Side projects to discover the history of q***r dance styles Voguing and Waacking and learn some of the signature dance moves. 🪩

Suitable for all levels, whether you’re a beginner who’d like to know the basics, or more experienced and would like to brush up on your skills and learn more about the history.

This workshop will include: history of Ballroom, history of Voguing, warm up, difference between Waacking and Voguing, learning of the 5 elements and a mini voguing choreography.

Queer-Side was founded and is directed by Eric Scutaro. They provide events, workshops, opportunities, performances and activism to the LGBTIAQ+ community with the purpose of creating safe spaces, visibility, entertainment and growth for all.

🗓️ Sunday 21 June, 1pm
📍 Wolverhampton Art Gallery
🎟️ £5

Book online by following the link in our bio or https://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/whats-on/voguing-and-waacking-workshop-with-q***r-side-projects/

Events Workshops Voguing Waacking Dance PrideMonth

Summer at Wolverhampton Art Gallery is hereOur Family Programme is now LIVE, packed with bold, creative workshops inspir...
17/06/2026

Summer at Wolverhampton Art Gallery is here

Our Family Programme is now LIVE, packed with bold, creative workshops inspired by Andy Warhol and Pop Art

From printmaking and animation to fashion design and more, there’s something for every young artist this summer.

Tickets are now available — visit the link in our bio to book

16/06/2026

Spark Young Writers is back this September!

Join a fun and friendly Creative Writing group meeting for two hours, once a month on a Saturday, throughout the school year.

You can book a taster session for £10. Bursaries are available.

For more information and to book visit

sparkwriters.org

Elizabeth Taylor was one of Andy Warhol’s most enduring muses; he began portraying her in 1963 and ultimately produced m...
15/06/2026

Elizabeth Taylor was one of Andy Warhol’s most enduring muses; he began portraying her in 1963 and ultimately produced more images of her than of any other celebrity.

Widely regarded as a gay icon, Taylor became a leading public voice in the fight against HIV/AIDS, serving as Founding National Chairman of amfAR in 1985 and establishing the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation in 1991. Writer Paul Flynn later described her as ‘a new type of gay icon, one whose position is based not on tragedy, but on her work with the LGBTQ+ community’.

⭐ Andy Warhol: Art Star
🗓️ 23 May - 4 Oct 2026
📍 Wolverhampton Art Gallery

🎟 Book your ticket now. Visitors aged 20 and under can attend free of charge.
🔗 For more information, visit: https://orlo.uk/c94Fd

Image: Andy Warhol Liz, 1965. ARTIST ROOMS Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / DACS, London, 2026.

It’s always a pleasure to see what visitors create during their visit to the gallery. We’re continually inspired by the ...
12/06/2026

It’s always a pleasure to see what visitors create during their visit to the gallery. We’re continually inspired by the creativity on display; from bold, colourful sketches to imaginative details and ideas for new exhibitions.

A huge thank you to all the children and adults who take a moment to make something and leave their artwork behind for others to enjoy. Your creativity keeps our Making Space as a vibrant, ever-changing display filled with inspiration and joy.

Next time you visit, we hope you’ll feel inspired to add your own piece to the display 🎨

Blackbirds singing in the dead of night (2025) by Wolverhampton artist Shaqúelle Whyte captures a powerful nocturnal gat...
09/06/2026

Blackbirds singing in the dead of night (2025) by Wolverhampton artist Shaqúelle Whyte captures a powerful nocturnal gathering, where figures emerge through smoke in a scene charged with ritual, movement and mystery.

Recently acquired for Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s permanent collection, the painting reflects Whyte’s expressive approach to storytelling through bold brushwork, dramatic lighting and imagined scenes that explore community and collective experience.

💥 Shaqúelle Whyte: Shattered Dreams
🗓️ 18 April – 31 August 2026
📍 Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Free admission
For more information, visit the link in our bio.

Image: Blackbirds singing in the dead of night, 2025, Shaqúelle Whyte, courtesy the artist

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