Join us for our fourth annual evening of performance, art and celebration in collaboration with Chichester Pride, a volunteer led organisation created to support the local LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. This event is very popular so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
Enjoy free access to the galleries including the latest exhibition Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists accompanied by creative activities, tours and, from 7pm, an incredible line-up of entertainment in the courtyard garden.
At 6pm you can join author Peter Parker, in conversation with Gallery Director Simon Martin, as they discuss Peter’s book Some Men in London. This insightful anthology chronicles the history and reality of life for queer men in London following the Second World War, including several artists featured in our latest exhibition.
Please note this talk is ticketed separately.
Between 5.30 – 8.30pm get creative in our drop-in studio workshop to make a miniature pride parade inspired by Lubiana Himid’s vibrant cut-out figures featured in our Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists exhibition.
Between 6.30 – 8.30pm be inspired by portraiture and learn to draw your ‘bestie’ or your ‘nextie’ with guided exercises from artist Alej Ez. Learn with simple steps to draw a portrait of a friend or the person next to you in this drop-in workshop.
At 7.30pm you can join Chief Curator Melanie Vandenbrouck for a tour focussing on Queer representation and portraiture within our Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists exhibition.
Our Thursday Late event will follow this schedule: (please note timings and activities may be subject to change)
5.00-6.00pm Library Show and Tell
5.30-8.30pm Studio Drop-in Workshop – Help us make a miniature Pride parade!
6.00-7.00pm Talk: Some Men in London: Peter Parker in Conversation with Simon Martin (tickets sold separately)
6.30-8.30pm Drop in portraiture drawing workshop with artist Alej Ez.
7.20-9.30pm Courtyard entertainment from Chichester Pride featuring;
7.20 – 7.40pm Rainbow Voices
7.40 – 8.00pm Dawn Gracie
8.20 – 9.00pm Jamie Heward
7.30-8.00pm Guided tour of Seeing Each Other: Portraits of Artists exhibition with Chief curator Melanie Vandenbrouck
Statement from Chichester Pride:
Chichester Pride are delighted to once again be collaborating with Pallant House Gallery for an evening celebrating Pride. Join us for drinks, a DJ, and a line-up of great entertainment in the courtyard, access to all the current exhibitions in the Gallery and enjoyable art activities led by Pallant House experts. The aim of Chichester Pride is to promote diversity, inclusivity, individuality, respect, and unity of all communities within the city of Chichester. Get ready for a fun-filled, creative, and joyous evening all within the iconic Pallant House Gallery in the very centre of our wonderful city.
We are very pleased that this year’s event is a part of the Festival of Chichester, an annual month-long celebration of the arts taking place from 14th June to 20th July.
Mark your calendars and join us to celebrate love, acceptance, and the power of art.
Book free tickets
Entry to the event is FREE, but please book in advance to avoid disappointment and help us manage our capacity.
https://pallant.org.uk/whats-on/special-event-thursday-late-celebrating-pride/book/374401/
Limited tickets will be available for walk-ins.
Under 18s are welcome to attend, if accompanied by an adult