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Share your experience of social distancing and become part of Preston’s history

Social distancing Pic: Tumisu from Pixabay A new project by The Harris is aiming to record Prestonians’ thoughts on what life is like during the coronavirus pandemic. The Harris is collecting video submissions of people talking […]

5 years ago
Share your rainbows in the Harris’ first virtual exhibition

One of Preston's rainbow creation Pic: Cat Morewin/Facebook The Harris’ first-ever virtual exhibition will be a rainbow-fest created by Prestonians. Across the nation, people have been putting pictures of rainbows in their windows to spread joy during the […]

5 years ago
The Harris to close in response to coronavirus advice

The Harris Pic: Tony Worrall The 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 […]

5 years ago
Passionate about Preston? This campaign wants your views about life in the city

The people of Preston are being asked to share their thoughts on life in the city at a pop up event at the Harris. The week-long event – titled #whatsyourpreston – is asking […]

5 years ago
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How you can celebrate LGBT History Month at the Harris

Travis Alabanza The Harris is running a series of events to celebrate LGBT History Month. Taking place each February, LGBT History Month is an observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, […]

5 years ago
Architects behind Harris gallery developments awarded contract for ‘Reimagining the Harris’ plans

The Harris exterior The architecture firm behind the redevelopment of the Harris Museum galleries in 2012 has been awarded a further £450,000 contract work as part of the ‘Reimagining the Harris’ project. The […]

5 years ago
New page for the Harris as library staff transfer

The Harris exterior Harris library staff have transferred from Lancashire County Council to Preston City Council to create one Harris team. The Harris, which is managed by Preston City Council working in partnership with Lancashire […]

5 years ago
Harris Museum, The Birley and In Certain Places have been named among the North’s top 50 cultural organisations

The Harris Museum and The Birley are two of the three of Prestons most socially valuable organisations in the top 50 in the north The Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, artist-led studio, The Birley, and public art project In Certain Places have been selected as three of the top fifty most socially valuable […]

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