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SUNLIGHT is the first major survey of the work of British artist Roger Ackling (1947-2014) and the most significant exhibition of his work to date. For 50 years, Ackling consistently made objects by burning wood - focussing sunlight through the lens of a hand-held magnifying glass to scorch repeated patterns of lines on the surface. SUNLIGHT will introduce Ackling's work to a new generation of audiences, prompting important conversations about the status of the object, the significance of material, the processes of making and the transformative power of display. The exhibition is developed in partnership with the Artist's Estate, Annely Juda Fine Art, the Henry Moore Institute and the Pier Arts Centre, and is supported by Norfolk Museums Service, Arts Council England, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Norwich City Council, Norfolk County Council, East Anglia Art Fund, Henry Moore Foundation, Norwich University of the Arts and Art Fund.

holding space features nearly 50 works from Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery's Modern and Contemporary Art collection, dating from 1964 to the present day. The exhibition marks the year in which the Timothy Gurney Gallery was inaugurated as a space dedicated to the display of modern and contemporary art. The works in holding space explore our interaction with the spaces which surround us and how they function in our lives. The display presents new works in the collection from leading contemporary artists including Ibrahim Mahama, Beatrice Gibson and Florence Peake - some of which are on show for the first time. Other artists featured in the exhibition include Michael Andrews, Elisabeth Frink, Georgina Starr and Bruce Lacey. We are grateful to Art Fund, Contemporary Art Society, The Friends of the Norwich Museums, Norfolk Contemporary Art Society and Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund for their support.

The Lost Estate is a new photographic series of six large-scale images by artists Daniel & Clara which explores the relationship between humans and the natural world through imagined narratives, taking place in the gardens of a country estate. Daniel & Clara are based in Essex, UK. They work across moving image, photography, performance, and mail art to explore the nature of human experience, perception and reality. The Lost Estate was commissioned by Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery and supported by High House Artist Residency. The exhibition is sponsored by East Anglia Art Fund.

Catherine Maude Nichols (1847-1923) was born in Norwich and lived all her life in the city. A prolific and gifted artist, she was able to sustain a successful professional career - unusual for a woman of the time - and deserves to be better known today. This exhibition showcases a range of Nichols' work, with a particular focus on her drypoint etchings, but also displaying watercolours and drawings. Detailed evocations of Norwich views sit alongside atmospheric, at times brooding, images of Norfolk's reed beds and meadows, while scenes from her travels include watercolours of Cornish cliffs and prints of a Chateau near Fontainebleau and Bristol's suspension bridge. Drawing on Norwich Castle's collection of 135 paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints by the artist, Catherine Maude Nichols: Making her Mark is a wonderful opportunity to discover the work of this talented artist who was determined to live life on her own terms.

Every dinosaur you have ever seen on film, TV or in books has at least in part been a work of imagination. This family friendly exhibition takes a look at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs - from ancient legends of mythical winged beasts in the deserts of central Asia to the creatures bought to life in Jurassic Park. Featuring detailed models alongside memorabilia and fascinating fossils and specimens from our own collections, Dinosaurium explores how these incredible creatures have been re-imagined ever since they were first discovered. Learn about the animals that were around at the time of the dinosaurs and are still with us today and discover the passion and dedication of the fossil hunters and their collections. The exhibition is on loan from Hampshire Cultural Trust.

Join us to knit, natter and enjoy a hot drink and biscuit.

Bring your craft project, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and have a mardle.

From gingham fabric samples to homemade dolls houses, Valentine's Day cards to Neolithic seed samples, FOUND creates an eclectic collection of objects, stories, and artistic responses that reflect the different ways we experience, and love, museums. FOUND is a poetry and visual art project responding to objects on display at the Museum of Norwich, Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, and Time and Time Museum of Great Yarmouth Life. Since January, writer Daisy Henwood has been working with community groups and the general public to identify people's favourite objects and bring their stories to life through poetry. JMCAnderson has created an installation in response to the poems created to enhance their visual clues and broaden the dialogue. With clever word, colour and image play, the work captures fragments from the collection of poems, taking the viewer on a whimsical and thought-provoking journey, captivating the imagination. Entrance to the exhibition is included in admission

From gingham fabric samples to homemade dolls houses, Valentine's Day cards to Neolithic seed samples, FOUND creates an eclectic collection of objects, stories, and artistic responses that reflect the different ways we experience, and love, museums. FOUND is a poetry and visual art project responding to objects on display at the Museum of Norwich, Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, and Time and Time Museum of Great Yarmouth Life. Since January, writer Daisy Henwood has been working with community groups and the general public to identify people's favourite objects and bring their stories to life through poetry. JMCAnderson has created an installation at the Museum of Norwich in response to the poems, created to enhance their visual clues and broaden the dialogue. At Gressenhall, additional poems can be discovered as visitors explore the site.