Closing event of ‘Painted Dreams

Explore themes within the work of the pioneering late Victorian artist Evelyn De Morgan relevant to IWD 2025 with expert talks, a creative workshop and the option to attend an evening performance by Flexus Dance Collective.

Event schedule:

10:30 – 11:15 – Registration & refreshments (Georgian Gallery, first floor)
10:45 – 11:15 – Drop-in creative workshop led by artist Karen Francis-Walker (Painted Dreams exhibition gallery 3, first floor). Design a feminist banner, taking inspiration from Evelyn De Morgan’s work and techniques. No booking required.
11:15 – 11:25 – Welcome address (Georgian Gallery, first floor)
11:25 – 11:45 – Talk 1 – Sarah Hardy
11:45 – 12:05 – Talk 2 – Lucy Ella Rose
12:05 –12:15 – Comfort break
12:15 – 12:45 – Visit exhibition and/ or join the drop-in creative workshop (both first floor)
12:45 – 14:00 – Break for lunch, Glaze café open (ground floor), or nearby cafés on Dudley Street
12:00 – 14:00 – Drop-in creative workshop led by artist Karen Francis-Walker (Painted Dreams exhibition gallery 3, first floor). Design a feminist banner, taking inspiration from Evelyn De Morgan’s work and techniques. No booking required.
14.00 – 14:20 – Talk 3 – Richenda Roberts
14:20 – 14:40 – Talk 4 – Emma Merkling
14:30 – 15:00 – Refreshments
15:00 – 15:30 – Panel discussion/ Q&A