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JMW Turner and changing visions of landscape is a major new exhibition exploring artists' approaches to landscape from the 17th century to the present day. It commences the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the birth of JMW Turner, one of the most influential artists in the history of western art. The exhibition explores the evolution of landscape art, centring on Turner's influence, whose landscapes conveyed a full range of artistic, historical and emotional meanings. Featuring seven oil paintings and nine works on paper by Turner, it compares his visionary approach with those who influenced him, like Claude Lorrain, Ruisdael and Canaletto, and those he inspired, from John Sell Cotman to Govinda Sah. Renowned twentieth-century artists like Paul Nash and contemporary figures such as Ibrahim Mahama, Emma Stibbon, and Henna Nadeem demonstrate the ongoing relevance of landscape in art.

holding space features nearly 50 works from Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery's Modern and Contemporary Art collection, dating from 1964 to the present day. The exhibition marks the year in which the Timothy Gurney Gallery was inaugurated as a space dedicated to the display of modern and contemporary art. The works in holding space explore our interaction with the spaces which surround us and how they function in our lives. The display presents new works in the collection from leading contemporary artists including Ibrahim Mahama, Beatrice Gibson and Florence Peake - some of which are on show for the first time. Other artists featured in the exhibition include Michael Andrews, Elisabeth Frink, Georgina Starr and Bruce Lacey. We are grateful to Art Fund, Contemporary Art Society, The Friends of the Norwich Museums, Norfolk Contemporary Art Society and Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund for their support.

The Lost Estate is a new photographic series of six large-scale images by artists Daniel & Clara which explores the relationship between humans and the natural world through imagined narratives, taking place in the gardens of a country estate. Daniel & Clara are based in Essex, UK. They work across moving image, photography, performance, and mail art to explore the nature of human experience, perception and reality. The Lost Estate was commissioned by Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery and supported by High House Artist Residency. The exhibition is sponsored by East Anglia Art Fund.

Catherine Maude Nichols (1847-1923) was born in Norwich and lived all her life in the city. A prolific and gifted artist, she was able to sustain a successful professional career - unusual for a woman of the time - and deserves to be better known today. This exhibition showcases a range of Nichols' work, with a particular focus on her drypoint etchings, but also displaying watercolours and drawings. Detailed evocations of Norwich views sit alongside atmospheric, at times brooding, images of Norfolk's reed beds and meadows, while scenes from her travels include watercolours of Cornish cliffs and prints of a Chateau near Fontainebleau and Bristol's suspension bridge. Drawing on Norwich Castle's collection of 135 paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints by the artist, Catherine Maude Nichols: Making her Mark is a wonderful opportunity to discover the work of this talented artist who was determined to live life on her own terms.

On the fourth Saturday of every month Norwich Castle will be filled with family fun! A great chance to spend time together exploring our amazing collections and galleries. Try a wide range of activities from getting hands-on with objects to meeting costumed characters and unlocking your creative side with craft activities, with a different theme every month.

Lens-based artist Jermaine Francis in conversation about his work 'Rio They/Them, England, 2021' in the exhibition with curator Francesca Vanke. Jermaine's recent series of photographs 'A Storied Ground' explores a Black presence in nature. Historically the Black figure is absent in the English landscape, which has a strong relationship to nationalism and colonialism. Francesca discusses with Jermaine how these codes infiltrate and influence how the Black figure is seen, and how the positioning of his work in the exhibition offers a thought-provoking contrast with historical paradigms of landscape art. Tickets include museum admission.

Join us for Sensory Sunday at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery, 1-5pm. This will be a chance to explore our galleries at a more relaxed pace. We'll dim the lights and reduce video and audio where we can. There'll also be a comfy quiet space in case you need a few minutes out. Our friendly front of house team will be there to give you a warm welcome and support your visit. Sensory Sunday may particularly suit visitors who are Neurodivergent and prefer a calmer, quieter sensory environment. There will be a change in access to Norwich Castle from 18 Nov-3 Dec, see Plan Your Visit for full details.

On Tuesday 3 December, we are delighted to welcome Emma Roodhouse, Art Collections and Learning Curator at Colchester and Ipswich Museums to give a talk on the work of John Constable. This event is part of a series of talks to accompany the "JMW Turner and changing visions of landscape" exhibition. Tickets include museum admission.

This webinar is for artists with a community practice who are interested in working in collaboration with museums. Artists from all backgrounds and disciplines are welcome. We will use the automatic transcript provided by Teams but cannot guarantee the accuracy of this. The webinar will be recorded and sent to all those registered. The webinar will be hosted by Jan Pitman, Learning Manager for the Norwich Museums, and Rosalind Hewett, Learning & Engagement Officer for the Norwich Museums. In this webinar, we will introduce you to the three Norwich Museums: Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell, and Strangers' Hall. We will then share some examples of previous collaborations between local artists and our museums, with a focus on co-development of learning and engagement projects. At the end of this webinar, we will be sharing application details for an exciting commission specifically for dance or movement artists. You are welcome to joi