Contagious Acts, Jamie Holman, The Whitaker, Rawtenstall
The stately homes of England are a story in themselves. That of Rawtenstall’s Whitaker...
Read MorePosted by Desmond Bullen | Apr 13, 2025 | Art, Arts
The stately homes of England are a story in themselves. That of Rawtenstall’s Whitaker...
Read MorePosted by Helen Nugent | Dec 11, 2024 | Archives
Less than a year after reopening, The Whitaker in Rossendale continues to showcase the best emerging and established contemporary artists locally, nationally and internationally in its visual arts programme. Opening on February...
Read MorePosted by Helen Nugent | Jun 10, 2024 | Archives
Purring – Sport of The People explores the lost histories of clog fighting. The artist Anna FC Smith writes for Northern Soul about the genesis of the show (currently at The Whitaker in Rossendale) and what visitors can expect. ...
Read MorePosted by Helen Nugent | Jun 1, 2024 | Archives
The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery, in Rawtenstall, East Lancashire, reopened last year after a significant multi-million pound redevelopment funded via the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It has been a rollercoaster ride ever...
Read MorePosted by Jo Dearden | May 16, 2024 | Archives
Where can you see a tiger and python locked in a terrifying embrace, a baby African elephant and a genuine shrunken head? At The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery in Rawtenstall in the heart of the Rossendale Valley. However,...
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