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National Portrait Gallery Treasure Hunt - can you find the treasure?
Sat, Nov 7, 1:30 PMCome along on Saturday 7th November for a treasure hunt around the National Portrait Gallery! The treasure hunts are a good way to get to know a museum, gallery or area whilst meeting new people. This treasure hunt is based on some of the most famous paintings in the gallery. **About the gallery** The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of historically important and famous British people, selected on the basis of the significance of the sitter, not that of the artist. The collection includes photographs and caricatures as well as paintings, drawings and sculpture. When the gallery opened in 1856, it was the first portrait gallery in the world. It currently houses over 10,000 paintings. **How it works** Come along at 1:30pm and you will be randomly divided into teams of 3 people (or you can choose your own team beforehand). For fairness, any London Guides or Blue Badge Tour Guides won't be allowed to take part. Then each team will be given 15-20 written clues which you have to find the answers for. It's up to your team to work together to find the answers. You can answer them in any order and you will be provided with a map of the gallery to help you. It's not a race, so you can take your time getting to know the gallery. The answers to the clues will be found on the information cards of the paintings or in the painting itself. The treasure hunts are a good way to get to know the gallery whilst meeting and getting to know new people! **Prizes** The team to get the most correct answers and then return to base (a local pub or cafe) will win book vouchers for Waterstones bookshops of £10 per person. If more than one team gets the top score, there will be a tie break question back at the pub. A £5 gift voucher per person will be given to each member of the team coming in second place and prizes will be given to each member of the team with the best team name. **Cost** Its £7 per person to take part (payable by cash or credit card on the day), apart from Full Members where it is free! **Become a Full Member** To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either: \- Pay cash at an event \- Pay via Bank Transfer \(TSB Bank plc\, Sort code: 77\-66\-65\, Account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers\) \- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)) \- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue' Benefits of becoming a Full Member [here...](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/) **Afterwards** We will be marking the scores back at the pub/cafe at 4:30pm, so it should all be over by 5:00pm. Look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign/flag. If you can't see us, please text. Look forward to seeing you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text) ***On the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.*** ***Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.*** *Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing -* ***[https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)***

ZINEB SEDIRA WHEN WORDS FALL SILENT, CINEMA SPEAKS then coffee social
Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 PMHello cinema lovers! 🎬 What if cinema could become an act of resistance? 🥁 Join us as we explore Zineb Sedira’s fascinating installation at Tate Britain, where film, politics and cultural history collide. Step into recreated spaces inspired by the revolutionary spirit of 1960s and 70s cinema, from Parisian cafés buzzing with ideas to mobile cinemas bringing stories to new audiences. More than a trip into the past, this exhibition invites us to question whose stories get told, how memories shape our world, and whether art can really make a difference. 🎟️ Admission is free and no booking required. [More info about the exhibit here.](https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/zineb-sedira) We will take about 1 hour to explore the exhibit then go for coffee somewhere nearby. Everyone welcome 🙂 Important to note: 1. We typically socialise at cafés after the exhibit, nice, independent ones, not chains and not at pubs. If the event is late on a Saturday we go to a nice bar/pub for drinks after. This meetup is inclusive and everyone is welcome to join. 1. If you get there before everyone and you’re not sure what to do or where we are, post a comment on here and I will let you know our whereabouts. 1. Once we go in we may separate, feel free to explore the exhibit by yourself, we don’t have to be together. Some people like chatting to others while exploring and other people prefer to be with their own thoughts. You are welcome to express yourself and do whatever feels comfortable. 1. If you are late or if you’ve booked for an earlier or later time don’t worry just go in and you’ll find us inside. Keep an eye on the comments as I’ll be posting updates.

The 90s: Art and Fashion
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM**Join us for an exciting Art Exhibition hosted by the Black Art Enthusiasts Collective.** **This is not a free event details on how to purchase tickets below.** **The 90s: Art and Fashion:** Curated by fashion industry game changer Edward Enninful OBE, whose lived experience of the decade informs the exhibition *The 90s: Art and Fashion* examines a defining period in which a groundswell of creativity changed the face of British culture. As Britain began to emerge from recession, a new dawn of optimism, freedom, and rebellion was ushered in, epitomised by a new generation of diverse creative talent. Seen through Edward Enninful’s eyes, this sense of opportunity resulted in art, design, fashion and photography fusing into one potent cultural force, signalling an audacious renewal of British spirit. The exhibition explores how long-held hierarchies were dismantled, with high art and pop culture feeding into one another, and reflects both the energy and the challenges of the decade, looking at the enduring influence of key figures who emerged during this time. After exploring the exhibition we will have a discussion after. [Purchase tickets here](https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/date?cgid=375284) **Please arrive promptly at 13.45 pm to go in at 2pm**

Renoir & Love - pay what you wish
Fri, Nov 13, 6:00 PMWhat better way to spend a Friday evening during early darkness and likely miserable weather than taking in the painterly delights of joyous Parisian scenes, and go for a cosy drink afterwards! **Renoir & Love:** Renoir’s ultimate celebration of life and love, ‘Dance at the Moulin de la Galette’ is on display for the first time in the UK. Renoir is known for joyful social scenes, he loved painting lively gatherings of friends, dancers, and diners enjoying leisure time in Paris. The National Gallery are offering '**Pay what you wish**' entry to the Renoir & Love exhibition on some Friday evenings from late October onwards. Many slots on 23rd are already sold out so I suggest 18:15 on Fri 13 November. If this sells out by the time you book, try to go for a slot one earlier or later - we'll catch up inside the exhibition. I think this is an excellent way to see this exhibition because I certainly don't have pockets deep enough for the £25 standard ticket at weekend prices. You need to pay at least £1, they suggest £10 (Plus attendance fee of £3 applies to go towards Meetup costs). \>\>\> **Please book your own ticket as soon as you can**: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/renoir-and-love/renoir-and-love-pay-what-you-wish These Friday evenings are going to be very busy and we don’t want to miss our slot, so I’d like us to gather by 6pm near the entrance for ticket holders, the Getty Entrance: “The Getty entrance is close to Charing Cross Road. There are six steps or a lift to the right just inside the doors. The Getty entrance is for paid exhibition ticket holders.” – this is the ground level entrance, not the main portico with its steps, closer to Charing Cross Rd than the other entrances. Seeing as it’s Friday night, let’s go for a drink afterwards to socialise. The Horse and Guardsman pub on Whitehall has been good to us in terms of finding a table, we’ll try it (they do hot drinks and food too). There are other pubs in the area if it doesn’t come through.

Traditional Drawing Class at the V&A
Fri, Nov 20, 6:45 PMEnjoy a relaxed, fun drawing class taught using traditional drawing methods that are suitable for all drawing levels and creative abilities. Classes are kept small, so we can concentrate on drawing methods and techniques. You can RSVP for free, but to properly book your place, you will need to pay **£15 per person via contactless or cash in person or via this link:** [Book Your Place Here](https://buy.stripe.com/6oUeVffaZ03E9Mma9B5gc03) Bring your own sketchbooks and pencils. If you don't have materials, the V&A shop often sells sketchbooks and pencils, so please arrive a little earlier if you need to purchase materials before we begin. We will **meet at 6:45pm just inside the main entrance from Cromwell Road.** You can find me facing the doors as you enter. I look just like my profile picture and will have a bag or sign that has the name of our group. If you think you might be late or are lost, please text me on: +44(0)7548310132 **We'll head into the gallery we'll be working in by 6:55pm**, so please be on time, as I'm afraid I cannot answer my phone once we start. The event will end at 8:30pm. To learn more about my teaching and art practice, please visit my website: [www.franceskamcculloughfineartist.com](https://www.franceskamcculloughfineartist.com) To learn more about my other creative projects, please visit my Substack website here: [MirMarnia](https://chaigatcheska.substack.com)

Traditional Drawing Class at the V&A
Fri, Nov 6, 6:45 PMEnjoy a relaxed, fun drawing class taught using traditional drawing methods that are suitable for all drawing levels and creative abilities. Classes are kept small, so we can concentrate on drawing methods and techniques. You can RSVP for free, but to properly book your place, you will need to pay **£15 per person via contactless or cash in person or via this link**. [Book Your Place Here](https://buy.stripe.com/6oUeVffaZ03E9Mma9B5gc03) Bring your own sketchbooks and pencils. If you don't have materials, the V&A shop often sells sketchbooks and pencils, so please arrive a little earlier if you need to purchase materials before we begin. We will **meet at 6:45pm just inside the main entrance from Cromwell Road.** You can find me facing the doors as you enter. I look just like my profile picture and will have a bag or sign that has the name of our group. If you think you might be late or are lost, please text me on: +44(0)7548310132 **We'll head into the gallery we'll be working in by 6:55pm**, so please be on time, as I'm afraid I cannot answer my phone once we start. The event will end at 8:30pm. To learn more about my teaching and art practice, please visit my website: [www.franceskamcculloughfineartist.com](https://www.franceskamcculloughfineartist.com) To learn more about my other creative projects, please visit my Substack website here: [MirMarnia](https://chaigatcheska.substack.com)
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