Monday 14th February – Saturday 12th March 2022 (main schedule)
Programme of Events
FEBRUARY
Thursday 10th February | 6-8pm | Central Hall
Bodies in Flow pop-up workshop hosted by The Movement Collective, integrating movement, drawing, painting, photography, and videography in one space. Performers will be moving in a structured improvisation; artists are invited to come in and out of the space during the performance. Spectators are also welcome. To reserve your place email tmcgibraltar@gmail.com
Monday 14th to Saturday 19th February | John Mackintosh Hall
Gibraltar Festival For Young Musicians FYM
Organised by the Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performing Arts, GAMPA
For musicians aged 4 to 18 years
Tickets priced £7 for full day and £12 for the Gala available from buytickets.gi
For further information please email info@gampa.gi
Tuesday 22nd February | 11:00am | GEMA Gallery
GEMA Gallery Art tour Visit this historical bastion and learn more about modern art and the mixed media work produced by local and international artists. A vault is dedicated to internationally acclaimed artist Christian Hook. For bookings, please call GEMA Gallery on 20041826 or email development@culture.gov.gi
Thursday 24th February |11am | City Hall
Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery Tour and City Hall
A tour of Gibraltar’s National Gallery, with the opportunity to learn about our ‘heritage artists’ with our fun and interactive activity pack. Includes a visit to the Mayor’s Parlour to find out more about the historical building and the Mayor’s role. For bookings, please call 20043709 or email mfnationalgallery@culture.gov.gi
Friday 25th February | 10am | Tour of The Gibraltar National Museum
Tour of Gibraltar National Museum. An hour tour of the museum with guide Philip Smith. Ideal for ages 9-11 year olds, parents/ guardians must accompany their child. Limited spaces available so make sure to book by calling 20074289 or email education@gibmuseum.gi. Make sure to leave the names of those attending and a contact telephone number. Masks must be work by everyone visiting the museum, except those under the age of 13.
Saturday 26th February | 10am | Witham’s Cemetery
Heritage Trust tour of Witham’s Cemetery. Witham’s Cemetery has undergone major restoration works and is now a beautiful, landscaped area. The tour includes a short history of the area highlighting some of the characters who are buried there, including the first editor of the Gibraltar Chronicle and learn about other fascinating and curious stories. Free to attend, you will need to book your place on 20042844.
MARCH
Tuesday 1st to Friday 11th March
Young Artist Competition | 9am-7pm | John Mackintosh Hall
Organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services showcasing the work of artists aged 24 and under, deadline for entries 18th February. People’s Choice Award: You can vote on your favourite artwork throughout the competition. Forms available at the John Mackintosh Hall reception. For further information call 20067236 or email info@culture.gi
Tuesday 1st March | 6pm | Fine Arts Gallery
Life Drawing Take part in a life drawing session at the Fine Arts Gallery and try your hand at sketching, drawing, or painting a live sitter. All ages welcome, free to attend. Please call 20052126 to book your place.
Wednesday 2nd March | 5pm – 6:30pm | John Mackintosh Hall
Acting workshop: The Actor and The Text with Louis Emmitt-Stern. Join award winning playwright for a workshop exploring ways in which actors approach a piece of dramatic text for the stage. Louis will be working with different practical exercises to unlock character in from a contemporary play. A fun and practical workshop for actors of every ability. To book please call 20049161 or email development@culture.gov.gi
Thursday 3rd March | 9am – 4pm | World Book Day | John Mackintosh Hall
WORLD BOOK DAY
This year the theme is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, GCS will be welcoming schools throughout the day to take part in activities. Students will be able to take part in a drama activity with Zoe Bishop, an art workshop by Monica Popham and storytelling sessions. For further information call 20049161 or email development@culture.gov.gi
Wednesday 9th March to Saturday 12th March | John Mackintosh Hall Theatre
20th Gibraltar International Dance Festival
Organised by MO Productions. Tickets priced at £6 per session and £15 for the Gala
Tickets on sale as from Friday 25th February from www.buytickets.gi
For further information please email mopro@gmail.com
Thursday 10th & Friday 11th March | 4pm – 7pm | John Mackintosh Hall
Join acclaimed artist and illustrator Eleanor Taylor – Dobbs and sketch in Gibraltar’s historical locations to create wonderful gothic works of art. Explore the gothic world of illustration, drawing influences from Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Graveyard Book’, ‘Chris Priestley’s ‘Tales of Terror’ and Edward Gorey. Ideal for young people aged 12 and over or anyone with nerves of steel! Great for students wanting to develop their creative writing skills as well. For more information email ellie.dobbs@icloud.com
Further dates for your diary
Thursday 31st March | 5pm | John Mackintosh Hall
Song Composition Workshop with Cultural Award Ambassador recipient Gabriel Moreno. Ideal for young people aged 12 and over who have a basic grasp of playing a chosen instrument. For bookings please call 20049161 or email development@culture.gov.gi
Sunday 3rd April | Youth Open Day | John Mackintosh Hall
Organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services and the Gibraltar Youth Service. An arts information day and cultural celebration for children, young people, and their families. Featuring an arts provider’s fair, youth performances and activities, interactive workshops and more. Entrance free. For further information please contact the Development Team on 20049161 or email development@culture.gov.gi
Workshops and Gallery and Street Art tours will also be held for The Gibraltar Youth Service and schools throughout Gibraltar. We would like to thank all our contributors and those who help make the Youth Arts Jamboree happen.
Gibraltar Cultural Services
E-mail: info@culture.gi