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In Camera: Snowdon and the World of British Art (20 Jul – 26 Sept 2010)
In Camera: Snowdon and the World of British Art (20 Jul – 26 Sept 2010)
The Lightbox will add its own unique angle to an exhibition of work by iconic photographer, Lord Snowdon, this summer. Casting his work in a new light in his 80th year, the award-winning gallery and museum will contrast Snowdon’s striking portraits of some of the UK’s most celebrated visual artists with Modern British sculpture from The Ingram Collection.
Big Dance Event 2010
Big Dance Event 2010
Woking Dance Festival is delighted to bring the world’s biggest dance initiative, BIG DANCE, to Surrey over the coming weeks, culminating in the premier of a free, fun participatory performance by StopGAP dance company at The Lightbox on Saturday 10 July at 1.30pm.
The Art of Walter Sickert
The Art of Walter Sickert
Visitors to The Lightbox this Summer will have the unique opportunity to view a stunning and substantial ensemble of original paintings from none other than the influential British artist, Walter Sickert.
Buttonhooks
Get Hooked at The Lightbox
An extraordinary exhibition of buttonhooks promises to get visitors completely hooked at The Lightbox.
People's Prize Winner David Wentworth
Talking of Elections... The votes are in and the ‘People’s Prize’ has been chosen.
After almost 1,700 votes cast for the 2010 Surrey Open, David Wentworth of Knaphill in Woking has won the ‘People’s Prize’ with his stunning artwork titled “Cafe Reflections”.
The Lightbox says farewell to a well loved local hero, Sir Alec Bedser
Museumaker
The Lightbox is selected to be part of museumaker
The Lightbox has been selected to take part in museumaker, a prestigious, national project involving 16 museums across the country.
Woking Responds to Jenny Holzer
Woking Responds to Jenny Holzer
Jenny Holzer is world-renowned for her outspoken and sometimes confrontational use of words. During a 3 month exhibition of her controversial and thought-provoking body of work at The Lightbox, the award-winning gallery and museum have offered Woking’s public an opportunity to share their response.
Sea Pictures
The Ingram Collection: Sea Pictures
Out with the cold and frost and off to the seaside! The beach comes to Woking as Sea Pictures splashes into The Lightbox’s Upper Gallery this February.
A Taste of What's to Come
A taste of what's to come at The Lightbox in 2010
As it approaches the end of its third winter season after a successful year of exhibitions, events and achievements, The Lightbox looks to the future and what’s in store for the public in 2010
Chinese Woodcuts
Chinese Woodcuts
14 November 2009 - 10 January 2010.
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2009
Small Attraction of the Year Gold Winner
The Lightbox wins Tourism South East, Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award for 2009.
'Frames Of Refuge' film
Frames Of Refuge film now available online to watch
The film from the 'Frames of Refuge' exhibition exploring the experiences of refugees in the UK.
Surrey Life
Surrey Life Feature
The new exhibition at The Lightbox, Da Vinci Inventions: Leonardo and his Machines, is featured in the August issue of Surrey Life, on sale from July 22.
Surrey Business Awards
Winner of the Surrey Business Awards
The Lightbox has won the Surrey Business award 2008/2009 for Small Business of The Year and Leisure and Tourism!
Award
OBE for Lightbox Board Member
Surrey based, internationally renowned ceramicist, Professor Magdalene Odundo, has been named an Officer of the British Empire in the Queen’s birthday honours list for 2008.
Award
National Lottery Awards 2008
The Lightbox gallery and museum has reached the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards 2008. Now we just need your vote!
Award
RIBA South East Award 2008
Marks Barfield Architects have won a RIBA South East Award for The Lightbox.
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The Lightbox wins a Civic Trust Award
The Lightbox's architects, Marks Barfield, have won a national award for the building's community focused design and sustainability...
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Winner of The Art Fund Prize 2008
The Lightbox in Woking is the winner of The Art Fund Prize 2008 for museums and galleries (formerly The Gulbenkian Prize). With £100,000 in prize money, it is the most prestigious arts and heritage award in the country.
Learning
Woking High School Podcasts
On Wednesday 12 March, 2008, Tutor Group 7E from Woking High School interviewed people at The Lightbox to find out about their links to Woking. You can listen to the recordings that they made, or download them as 'podcasts,' by scrolling down the page and clicking on the links below.
28 February 2008
The Official Royal Opening
On Thursday 28 February, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent officially opened The Lightbox.
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