The Harris will host a free Horrockses Fashions-themed event with the ‘X Joanie’ collection this Saturday. On Saturday, 27 August, the ‘Harris in the City: Bringing the Horrockses Fashions X […]
2 years ago The Harris awarded £803k in government funding as revamp work continuesThe Harris has landed £803,249 from a government fund that aims to safeguard the nation’s cultural heritage and stimulate economic growth. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports, delivered […]
2 years ago Harris Open 2021 opens as a virtual exhibitionMore than 250 pieces of artwork have been submitted to the Harris Open, a popular annual exhibition featuring local artistic talent. Despite there being Covid-19 restrictions, it has not stopped […]
3 years ago The Harris looking for Preston’s Second World War storiesThe Harris is asking residents of Preston to share their Second World War stories with them. Working with the Imperial War Museum (IWM), support by funding from the Art Fund, […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement The Harris to close in response to coronavirus adviceThe Harris will temporarily close its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. The closure will take effect from Friday 20 March, however artwork can still be viewed online via virtual […]
4 years ago Rare chance to see performance with early electronic instrument at the HarrisA live musical performance using one of the earliest electronic instruments is coming to the Harris. Josh Semans will play the ondes Martenot as part of the Harris Live programme […]
5 years ago BBC’s Bargain Hunt films at the HarrisThe Harris has played host to the BBC’s hit daytime show Bargain Hunt. The show, which sees two teams of amateur collectors scouring antiques fairs for bargains, came to the […]
5 years ago Pauline in the Yellow Dress celebrates 70 years in PrestonThe Harris Museum & Art Gallery is celebrating 70 years since the purchase of one of its most popular paintings. Along with the painting Pauline in the Yellow Dress, there is […]
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