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Exhibitions

Rubens & Women
27 September 2023 - 28 January 2024

A major exhibition of the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640). See another side to Peter Paul Rubens and the powerful women who inspired him.

Soulscapes
14 February - 2 June 2024
Wednesday, 14 February 2024

An ambitious exhibition, coming next spring, will explore new interpretations of landscape art, through some of the most essential voices working in contemporary art.

Displays

Sara Shamma: Bold Spirits
9 September 2023 - 25 February 2024

A display of new paintings by artist Sara Shamma, reimagining the lives and stories of female sitters in our Collection.

Festive events

Dulwich Picture Gallery Christmas Raffle 2023
27 October - 13 December 2023
Monday, 11 December 2023

Win a luxury art trip for four to Antwerp as part of our Christmas raffle, along with many other great prizes. All tickets sold will support the Gallery.

Lectures & talks

Rubens International Study Day
Friday, 19 January 2024

Join us for a study day inspired by the exhibition Rubens & Women.

Family events

Family Festival: Winter Light
Saturday, 16 December 2023

Join us for a winter Family Festival inspired by the work of artist Peter Paul Rubens.

Under 5s Explore: Mini Masterpieces
26 October - 28 December 2023
Thursday, 28 December 2023

Playful painting for little creatives under 5, there are new themes each month to keep them engaged.

Art Sundays
29 October 2023 - 28 January 2024
Sunday, 31 December 2023

Get inspired to make art together as a family in these free monthly creative activities at the Gallery.

Adult courses & workshops

Mosaic Workshop with Giulia Manzoni
Sunday, 17 December 2023

Join artist Giulia Manzoni in this one-day workshop to discover the ancient art of mosaics.

Rubens Life Drawing with Luisa MacCormack
Saturday, 27 January 2024

Try your hand at life drawing and develop your artistic skills in this unique one-day course led by Luisa Maria MacCormack.

Sara Shamma Masterclass
Saturday, 17 February 2024

Coinciding with our Autumn display Bold Spirits, artist Sara Shamma will teach a self-portrait masterclass sharing insights from her artistic process.

Access Talks

Picture Description Talk: Rubens & Women
19 October - 14 December 2023
Thursday, 14 December 2023

Picture Description talks are designed for our blind or visually impaired visitors. Delivered by our trained guides, each talk introduces paintings from the collection followed by a group discussion.

Dementia Friendly Creative Conversations
5 October 2023 - 1 February 2024
Thursday, 4 January 2024

Our dementia friendly Creative Conversation sessions invite you to take notice, be curious and discuss!

Picture Description Talk: Collection
Thursday, 11 January 2024

Picture Description talks are designed for blind or visually impaired visitors. Delivered by our trained guides, each talk introduces paintings from the collection followed by a group discussion.

Music

Classical Concert with Helen & Terence Charlston
Friday, 12 January 2024

Join us in the Gallery for a very special evening of music with BBC New Generation mezzo soprano Helen Charlston and leading historical keyboard player Terence Charlston.

Lie down and Listen (Evening session)
Friday, 19 January 2024

This January, we welcome you to a very special evening of Lie Down & Listen sessions accompanied by masters of classical music and ancient sound healing.

Lie down and Listen (Morning session)
Saturday, 20 January 2024

A gentle, morning Lie Down & Listen experience, with wellness and skin expert Ksenija Selivanova.

On Demand

Chantal Joffe, María Berrío & Jennifer Higgie (On Demand)
16 August 2023 - 31 January 2024
Monday, 11 December 2023

Explore the originality of Morisot's artistic vision, with author Jennifer Higgie and Chantal Joffe.

Curator's Talk (On Demand)
24 April 2023 - 31 December 2024
Monday, 11 December 2023

Join Dr Lois Oliver, co-curator of Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism, for an inspiring online introduction to the exhibition.

Online Curators' Talk: Rubens and Women
25 October 2023 - 31 December 2024
Monday, 11 December 2023

Join Ben van Beneden, co-curator of Rubens & Women, for an inspiring online introduction to the exhibition.

In the Gardens

Bronze Oak Grove

Set within the greenery of the Gallery Gardens, Bronze Oak Grove by Rob and Nick and Carter is arranged in a circlular formation, the sculpted trees create space for people to spend time sitting, standing, and relaxing day to day.

Walking the Dog I, II & III

Carved from glacial erratic boulders by the British sculptor Peter Randall-Page, Walking the Dog I, II & III is situated permanently in the Gardens for everyone to enjoy. The sculpture was commissioned in celebration of the Gallery’s bicentenary in 2011 with support from the Art Fund and was our first piece of major contemporary sculpture.