INSPIRED BY INDUSTRY
FEATURING 11 UNSEEN PERCY KELLYS
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY – SOME OF WEST CUMBRIA’S MOST WELL-LOVED AND DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS, SHOWCASING THE POWERFUL REPRESENTATIONS OF THE AREAS LOCAL INDUSTRIAL PAST.
18 JANUARY – 23 MARCH 2025
Light and Dark Gallery
The Beacon Museums collection includes over 1200 works of fine art.
This exhibition brings together some of West Cumbria’s most well-loved and distinguished artists, showcasing the powerful representations of the areas local industrial past.
Celebrated artists such as Percy Kelly, considered to be one of the most important in recent years amongst works by some of the greatest local artists will be on display.
What will be your favourite picture?
UPCOMING RELATED EVENTS
TALK
Saturday 18 January 2024 | 1.00pm
Tuesday 21 January, 4 & 18 February, 4 & 18 March | 2.00pm
CURATORS TALK – BRINGING THE EXHIBITION TO LIFE
Curators, Tony and Sal Calvin will conduct informal talks in the Light and Dark Gallery, which will provide you with some background about the artists and they will talk you through the pictures on display. Please note that an admission fee is required for this.
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Access
The Beacon Museum was purpose-built with access for all in mind.
All floors (except our Pop Gallery Mezzanine) are accessible to wheelchair users and our exhibitions are user-friendly for all ages and abilities.
Find out how to make the most of your visit and plan your trip in advance on our Accessibility at the Museum page.
Get in touch
We are happy to help with planning your visit. Please contact us for further information on Accessibility:
The Beacon Museum
West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7LY
01946 592302
thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk
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