Events in October 2012

• Street Art: Contemporary Prints from the V&A

  Date : 22nd September 2012 - 9th December 2012

  Painted graffiti has evolved into a rich and democratic visual expression, commonly called ‘street art’. This exhibition explores the ways street art has moved on from the painted wall into the medium of printmaking, creating distinctive, exciting visuals along the way. The V&A...

• Snowtown (18)

  Date : 1st October 2012
  Time : 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm

  Dir: Justin Kurzel, Australia, 2011, 119 mins Based on true events, 16 year old Jamie falls in with his mother's new boyfriend and his crowd of self-appointed neighbourhood watchmen, a relationship that leads to a spree of torture and murder. Disturbing thriller starring Lucas Pittaway and...

• The contribution of Black and Minority Ethnic people in the cultural heritage of Cumbria

  Date : 2nd October 2012
  Time : 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

  In celebration of Black History Month, Sardar Aftab Khan, AWAZ Cumbria, will explore the origins of Black and Minority Ethnic People in Cumbria, their current population and contribution in socio-economic, civic and cultural life of Cumbria.

• From the Street to the Museum: Street Artists and Printmaking

  Date : 3rd October 2012
  Time : 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  A talk by Gill Saunders, Senior Curator in the Word and Image department, Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Street Art is, by definition, a kind of unofficial public art - unique site-specific works created in urban environments across the world. In recent years many street artists such as Bansky...

• Reivers: Legends and Landscapes

  Date : 6th October 2012 - 25th November 2012

  An exhibition of paintings and photographs illustrating the dramatic story of the Border Reivers, bands of marauders who terrorised the Anglo-Scottish border lands from the late 13th century to the beginning of the 17th century. The exhibition will feature artwork by border artist, John Martin,...

• Reivers Day School

  Date : 6th October 2012
  Time : 9:20 am - 4:00 pm

  Join us for a day conference exploring the deadly world of the Border Reivers. Historians from both sides of the anglo-Scottish border will present talks on Scottish and English Reiving families and the formation of the border line. Dr Alex Groom, Newcastle University, will discuss 'The Robson DNA...

• Big Draw 2012

  Date : 6th October 2012
  Time : 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Join us for the Big Draw 2012! The artist Paul Klee described drawing as 'taking a line for a walk' and this was the inspiration for this year's national event - 2012 in Lines. At Tullie we want to create a giant picture of what Carlisle and the surrounding area looks like in 2012 and we need your...

• Le Harve (PG)

  Date : 8th October 2012
  Time : 7:45 pm - 8:20 pm

  Dir: Aki Kaurismaki, Finland/France/Germany, 2011, 93 mins When an African boy arrives by cargo ship in the port city of Le Harve, an aging shoe shiner takes pity on the child and welcomes him into his home. A political fairy tale. French with English subtitles.

• Toddler Sessions

  Date : 10th October 2012
  Time : 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

  Why not bring your under 5s to our FREE play sessions. Drop into the Community Room anytime between 12.30pm and 2.30pm on the following Wednesdays:  24 October 7 & 21 November 5 & 19 December Please note: This is not a crèche. All children must be accompanied by an adult....

• Bomb It (15)

  Date : 11th October 2012
  Time : 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  Dir: Jon Reiss, USA, 2007, 93 mins Starring Cope 2, Kid Acne, Antonio, Shepard Fairey and Blek Le Rat The film will be introduced by Rory Laycock and followed by an optional Q&A session. From award-winning director Jon Reiss, Bomb It is the explosive documentary which investigates one of the...

• Tyrannosaur (18)

  Date : 15th October 2012
  Time : 7:45 pm - 8:17 pm

  Dir: Paddy Considine, UK, 2011, 92 mins Joseph, a man plagued by violence and a rage that is driving him to self-destruction, earns a chance of redemption that appears in the form of Hannah, a Christian charity shop worker. Drama starring Peter Mullan and Olivia Colman.

• 2nd Cumbria Wildlife Recorders' Conference

  Date : 20th October 2012
  Time : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

  The one-day conference for anyone working with or interested in Cumbrian nature is back by popular demand. Discover more about our wildlife-rich county through varied talks which bring biodiversity datasets to life. Find out about current wildlife recording initiatives and the latest developments...

• Street Art skills

  Date : 21st October 2012
  Time : 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Have you seen our colourful and free Street Art exhibition yet? It is full of wonderful prints and stickers that you can use as inspiration for our family friendly drop in session. We are going to create our very own street art and turn the community room into a sea of colour. Let your...

• Carancho (The Vulture) (15)

  Date : 22nd October 2012
  Time : 7:45 pm - 9:32 pm

  Dir: Pablo Trapero, Argentina, 2010, 107 mins More than 8,000 deaths are caused by road accidents in Argentina every year and each of these unfortunate incidents could bring with it a business opportunity for Sosa. Then he mets Lujan, fighting to save the victims lives. Staring Ricardo Darin and...

• Toddler Sessions

  Date : 24th October 2012
  Time : 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

  Why not bring your under 5s to our FREE play sessions. Drop into the Community Room anytime between 12.30pm and 2.30pm on the following Wednesdays: 7 & 21 November 5 & 19 December Please note: This is not a crèche. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Numbers will be limited...

• Off the Wall: A Discussion of street art in the 21st century

  Date : 25th October 2012
  Time : 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  In partnership with the University of Cumbria, Tullie House will host an evening of short presentations and discussion exploring the origins, evolution and aims of street art. Our panellists: Graeme Nimmo, Artist Graeme will talk about the use of spray paint in his own work, the process involved...

• Graffiti Art Workshops

  Date : 27th October 2012
  Time : 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

  Saturday 27 October and Saturday 17 November 11am - 12pm, 12.30 - 1.30pm, 2 - 3pm Learn the foundations of Graffiti skills and take home a piece of street art. These workshops deliver a strong message against committing criminal damage.

• Batty Galleries!

  Date : 29th October 2012 - 2nd November 2012
  Time : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

  In the Border Galleries until Friday 2nd November, the Collections Conversations are going batty to tie in with Halloween.  There will be a couple of taxidermy bats for people to look at and learn about and a few crafty things to do in the children’s resource area including making...

• Martha Marcy May Marlene (15)

  Date : 29th October 2012
  Time : 7:45 pm - 9:27 pm

  Dir: Sean Durkin, USA, 2011, 102 mins Haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia, a damaged woman struggles to re-assimilate with her family after fleeing an abusive cult. Unsettling psychological thriller staring Elizabeth Olsen.

• Horrifying Half Term - Halloween Hi-jinks

  Date : 30th October 2012
  Time : 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  We have some funny Halloween traditions here in England. Why do we fear black cats? Why do we bob for apples? Why do we carry a lantern around made out of a turnip or a pumpkin? Come along to our family friendly drop-in session and enjoy spooky activities, creepy crafts and learn all about our...