Bath boasts some exquisite art galleries and museums for you to explore. The city attracts many established artists and displays some of the most interesting and diverse pieces of fine and contemporary art. You will find examples of sculpture, photography and crafts as well as ever changing exhibitions and art events in Bath that often spill out onto the city's historic streets.
Find out what's on in Bath at the art galleries and museums in 2012...
American Museum in Britain
The Compassionate Eye: Birds and Beasts from the American Museum's Print Collection
Exhibition depicting relationships between humans and their animal companions.
10 March - 1 July 2012
By Way of These Eyes: Masterworks of American Photography
Photographs from the renowned Christopher Hyland Collection.
14 July - 28 October 2012
Fashion Museum & Assembly Rooms
Sport and Fashion
A showcase of historic sportswear from the museum collection alongside modern fashions and the very best of today's sportswear.
4 February - 31 December 2012
Jubilee: A Celebration of British Monarchy, on Stage and Screen
This exciting exhibition of stage and film costume celebrates the story of the rulers of Britain, from King Edgar to HM Queen Elizabeth ΙΙ.
17 July - 2 September 2012
Museum of East Asian Art
Chinese Zodiac in Bath
A series of paintings incorporating the traditional Chinese zodiac with local scenes of Bath.
25 February - 24 June 2012
Porcelain Jewels: Figures from the Hirado Mikawachi Kilns of Japan
This exhibition explores the different types of figures produced at the Hirado Mikawachi kilns.
25 February - 24 June 2012
Radstock Museum
Patchwork & Quilting Exhibition
This spectacular display will include 200 quilts, representing 170 years of the craft in the Midsomer region and beyond.
1 February - 31 May 2012
The Holburne Museum
Louis Ghost Chair
This film continues a line of subtle and engaging works by Simon Martin which reflect on moments and directions in art and design history.
21 January - 15 April 2012
Art of Arrangement: Photography and the Still Life Tradition
Exhibition that surveys the many ways in which photographers have explored still life.
11 February - 7 May 2012
Victoria Art Gallery
David Brayne: The Somerset Levels
David Brayne's paintings distill shapes and colours to their essential yet evocative cores.
11 February - 21 March 2012
Gillian Ayres RA: Works on Paper
Large paintings in bold colours by one of Bath's most celebrated artists.
11 February - 21 March 2012
Bath Society of Artists 107th Exhibition
This massive selling exhibition assembles the cream of regional artistic talent.
31 March - 19 May 2012
Sculpture and Sport: A Celebration for 2012
An exhibition of 30 sculptural studies representing different Olympic and Paralympic sports.
26 May - 1 July 2012
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