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Secrets from the Fox Collection Revealed
Five paintings from the 19th century have been conserved and are now on display at the Cooper Gallery, Barnsley
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Cooper Gallery shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award
The Cooper Gallery in Barnsley has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award, it has been announced.
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The Cooper Gallery launches new online tour
The Cooper Gallery, Barnsley South Yorkshire, has launched a new interactive digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
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Barnsley goes wild for Brian Wildsmith
The World of Brian Wildsmith: a new exhibition of art and illustrations will enchant children and parents alike. World-renowned children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith will be celebrated through a season of exhibitions spanning two of Barnsley Museums fantastic free attractions.
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Cooper Prize 2023 Announces Exhibition Shortlist
The Cooper Gallery is delighted to announce shortlisted artists for the Cooper Prize 2023.
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Record Breaking Entries for the Cooper Prize 2023
There have been a record number of entries to the Cooper Prize 2023. Over four hundred artworks have been submitted to South Yorkshire’s most prestigious art competition.
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Book and exhibition launch at the Cooper Gallery
The Cooper Gallery hosted a special event on Thursday, 7 September, where the Brian Wildsmith book, Paws, Claws, Tails and Roars was launched for the first time in collaboration with Oxford University Press (OUP).
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Future Artists Celebrated at the Cooper Gallery
As part of the Cooper Gallery’s latest exhibition, Light and Soul, Early Impressions of the French Landscape, a competition was launched to inspire and encourage young emerging talent.
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Less than a month to enter South Yorkshire’s prestigious art competition
Artists have less than a month to enter Cooper Prize 2023, the most prestigious art competition in South Yorkshire. The last date for artists to apply is Tuesday, 29 August.