Latest Events in Sheffield(April Updated)

The new display will feature artworks from the Guild of St George’s Ruskin Collection curated by The National Saturday Club, a group of 13-16-year-olds who meet weekly at Millennium Gallery to enjoy creative activities. A new video work by Jake Goodall will be updated regularly throughout the exhibition and will go on display alongside research from the University of Sheffield, highlighting their work towards reversing climate damage by attempting to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Over 75 years ago, the HMT Empire Windrush brought people seeking new opportunities from the Caribbean to fill post-war labour shortages in the UK. These passengers, and other arrivals between 1948 and 1971, helped forge Britain’s future. This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life. Shaped by community co-curators, displays share inspiring stories of journeys, culture and heritage, from church, sport and carnival to fighting racism and discrimination.

Drawn from Sheffield’s collections, this recently refreshed display explores artists’ enduring fascination with depicting people.Portraits are complex. They have power and go far beyond a record of someone’s physical appearance – they offer insights into a sitter’s identity and status, as well as revealing the power dynamic between sitter and artist. They can flatter their subject, be grounded in the reality of the lives of the people they show, or be reminders of our own mortality. The advent of photography further changed the nature of portraiture - not only through its speed and accuracy, but in being a cheaper medium, allowing greater representation of the working classes and everyday society.

Discover how artists have experimented with colour and form, with displays including work by Joseph Cutts, Naum Gabo, Tess Jaray and Bridget Riley.The works in this gallery can loosely be described as abstract, where focus is on colour, form and line rather than realistic depictions of the world. Abstraction became the dominant artistic practice during the early 20th century and has remained an enduring aesthetic ever since.

See how ideas around place and identity have been explored by artists including Fay Godwin, David Hockney, Mandy Payne, Frank Auerbach, Eric Ravilious and and Kateřina Šedá. The places we inhabit are not just physical locations they are woven with time and memory, shaping our experiences, identities and sense of belonging.

Sheffield Museums’ Metalwork Collection is one of the finest in the world. It contains the cutlery, flatware and tableware that have made Sheffield famous, as well as beautiful objects collected from every continent.The Collection comprises of some 13,000 items, thought to be the most extensive grouping of Sheffield-made cutlery, flatware (forks and spoons) and holloware (bowls, teapots, containers) in existence. The Collection was awarded Designated Status by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport in 1999 in recognition of its outstanding national and historical significance.

ArtWorks Togetheris an international festival based in Sheffield offering adult artists who have a learning disability, are autistic, or both, the opportunity to showcase their talents. The festival exhibition features shortlisted works by 70 artists from 21 countries, highlighting the breadth and depth of artistic practice by artists who have a learning disability and autistic artists working internationally today, from South Yorkshire to South Asia.

Join the upcoming CU Lecture: Best Practices with Brantly Sheffield, a talented artist from the 2nd Cohort. This engaging session will provide valuable insights and strategies gathered from Brantly's studio practice. Gain practical insight from this local artist as he navigates producing a solo show and hones creative techniques. This lecture presents a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow artists and learn from one of our own. All are welcome to attend this event, which will take place at The Cedars Union in Dallas on September 15, 2023. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. Admission is free.

Whether one's goal is to acquire new knowledge or refresh their understanding of gun safety and basic shooting techniques, or to obtain a Concealed Handgun License (CHL), the 2023 Basic Pistol and Multi-State CCW course in Sheffield, OH is the perfect opportunity. Hosted at the Gun Hub, located at 3953 Colorado Ave., Sheffield, OH 44054, this course offers a comprehensive learning experience. Participants will delve into the essentials of gun safety and gain a solid foundation in basic shooting techniques. Additionally, those seeking to obtain their CHL will receive the necessary training and guidance. Taking place on September 17, 2023, this event ensures individuals are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently handle firearms. Join this distinguished course to further enhance your understanding of gun safety and achieve your desired goals.