PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Enjoy a lunchtime tour every Thursday at 1pm for the Alan Davie: Beginning of a Far-off World exhibition (Raphael is not included). Spaces are strictly limited so this must be pre-booked in advance.
Enjoy a guided lunchtime tour of the incredible Alan Davie: Beginning of a Far-off World exhibition with a member of the Dovecot team. These tours are an excellent way to learn more about the work on display as well as the thinking behind the exhibition design and inspiration. Tours last approximately 30 minutes including time to ask questions at the end.
Every exhibition ticket sold supports the work of The Dovecot Foundation to advance visual art, craft and design in all its forms.
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