Category Archives: Art

Harris Museum tour report, December 2024

Posted on 19 December 2024 by Pete of MIP

It’s the first time we’d been in the Harris Museum and needed hard hats and hi-viz jackets, but it was Friday the 13th.  Our tour was arranged for members of the Friends of the Harris as a preview of the … Continue reading →

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A walk to UCLan Preston in summer 23rd July 2024

Posted on 31 July 2024 by Pete of MIP

Many years ago this week, 23rd July, would have been Preston Wakes Week, usually 2 weeks.   The town closed down and everyone went to Blackpool.   The factories and shops were closed and even the newspapers weren’t delivered. Today was a … Continue reading →

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Two more murals spotted 28th June 2024

Posted on 2 July 2024 by Pete of MIP

Two more murals in Preston.  Both viewable for the delight of train travellers.   Although one isn’t new. This first one appears new and can be seen from a train inbound from Blackpool.  Four o’clock low when you see the docks.  … Continue reading →

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Harris Your Place – Plan up for Review

Posted on 26 June 2020 by Pete of MIP

The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library is proposing a major facelift.   So far £3.7 million is in place and support and development funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England.  The next stage is a £4.5 million … Continue reading →

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The Harris Open Art Exhibition 2019

Posted on 16 December 2019 by Pete of MIP

Between 14th December 2019 and into the new decade 26th January 2020 is the Open Art Exhibition at the Harris in Preston city centre for artists living in the PR post code. Three big rooms of local art.  Not to … Continue reading →

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Harris Art Gallery Exhibition – Beautiful and Brutal 50 years of Preston Bus Station

Posted on 1 December 2019 by Pete of MIP

An interesting display between 21st September and 24th November 2019 to mark the 50th year of Preston’s Bus Station and it’s car park.    Controversial because of its brutal style and that it was accessible to passengers only through subways … Continue reading →

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A Walk from Preston Station

Posted on 30 October 2019 by Pete of MIP

A lovely day 30th October 2019.   Just right for a walk in the country, a wander round some shops and pop into The Harris Museum and Art Gallery.  About 3 miles. Leaving the station in Butler Street, turn right towards … Continue reading →

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The Harris: The Renewal

Posted on 9 November 2018 by Pete of MIP

The Friends of the Harris, a registered charity, are working with The Harris to revitalise and do critical repairs to the building and its presentation. They have held several public discussions and learnt what the public want – such as … Continue reading →

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Dear Harris

Posted on 15 August 2018 by Pete of MIP

In honour of the hanging at the Harris. Dear Harris,   (abridged) Is your permanence set in stone? On the road to death do you tread? Frequented by the old, neglected by the young, But the young will polish your dreary … Continue reading →

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Comics at the Harris

Posted on 10 July 2018 by Pete of MIP

The latest exhibition at the Harris is ‘Comics’.   23rd June to 23rd September 2018.   Three large rooms of comic artwork, much of it original so no photography allowed of single pieces of work.  Who knew that the artist of the … Continue reading →

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Iconic Art at the Harris

Posted on 7 May 2018 by Pete of MIP

If you know the Harris, is an icon ‘Hannibal’s Sister’ or ‘Pauline in the Yellow Dress’?  Your choice, but on 28th April we took in a talk by two Sisters from the St Elisabeth Convent in Minsk about creating religious … Continue reading →

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Courtaulds at the Harris

Posted on 1 April 2018 by Pete of MIP

The Preston Courtaulds factory operated from 1939 to 1981 producing Rayon.  The display at the Harris shows a video of its history along with worker’s stories, maps and a painting from the Courtauld Gallery in London.  The painting was selected … Continue reading →

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Preston Open Exhibition at the Harris Dec to Jan 18

Posted on 5 January 2018 by Pete of MIP

The Preston Open Exhibition for local artists is held at the Harris Art Gallery during December and finishes on the 21st January 2018.  This year’s has a wide selection of creations, some tableaux based on the gallery’s own collection plus … Continue reading →

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Preston based artist wins Turner Prize

Posted on 8 December 2017 by Pete of MIP

The prestigious Tate Gallery has awarded its prestigious Turner Award 2017 to Lubaina Himid, Professor of Contemporary Art at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Preston. The winning work is described on the Tate website as ‘ Inspired by William Hogarth’s Marriage … Continue reading →

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