Press Release Articles
Press Release - Jul 2026
New film commission by Jordan Baseman explores the full spectrum of human emotion at The Box this summer
The Box Plymouth is presenting a new film commission by artist and filmmaker Jordan Baseman as part of its ‘Summer of Expression’ – a programme of exhibitions and events that’s exploring the power of thoughts, feelings and emotions through art over the next few months.
Press Release - Jul 2026
Arts University Plymouth marks 170 years of creative education with new display at The Box
From Park Street to Tavistock Place, the free display explores how generations of students, staff and makers have helped shape Plymouth’s creative life since 1856.
Press Release - Jul 2026
Emerging photography commission winners revealed
We're delighted to announce the winners of the Emerging Photographers Commission for our forthcoming exhibition 'The Way We Live'. In our recent call-out we were seeking three emerging photographers or photography-based artists to create small-scale commissions that explore the meaning of 'home' and which will be shown at The Box from October 2026-February 2027 as part of our Autumn/Winter season.
Press Release - Jul 2026
‘Where’s Your Head At?’ display celebrates children and young people’s creativity
Imaginative artworks by 172 children and young people from across the Southwest are now on display at The Box as part of ‘Where’s Your Head At?’.
Press Release - Jul 2026
Enjoy a 'Summer of Expression' filled with major exhibitions and celebrations of young creativity
We're inviting audiences from across the Southwest to enjoy a vibrant ‘Summer of Expression’ here at The Box, featuring new exhibitions, family-friendly activities and inspiring displays showcasing the region’s creative talent. At the heart of the season are two major shows: 'Echoes of Us' (20 June-20 September) and 'Gillian Ayres: A Life in Colour' (4 July-4 October). Together, they explore the power of creativity, connection and self-expression while highlighting the South West's rich artistic heritage.
Press Release - Jun 2026
The Box Plymouth wins £120,000 Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026 Award
The Box Plymouth has been announced as Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026. Victoria Pomery, CEO and members of the team were presented with the £120,000 prize – the largest museum prize in the world – by June Sarpong OBE, broadcaster and judge for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026, at a ceremony aboard Cutty Sark in Greenwich.
Press Release - Jun 2026
The Box secures major BFI funding to transform access to Southwest film heritage
The Box has secured a funding award of £330K across three years from the British Film Institute (BFI) to support and develop its nationally significant film archive as well as help safeguard and share the Southwest's screen heritage for future generations.
Press Release - Jun 2026
Beryl Cook exhibition smashes visitor target
We're delighted to announce that the hugely popular 'Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy' attracted nearly 104,000 visits during its run – exceeding its original target of 75,000 by almost 30,000. The exhibition, which celebrated the life and work of artist Beryl Cook and marked the centenary of her birth, proved to be the most successful show staged at The Box Plymouth since it opened in late September 2020.
Press Release - Apr 2026
The Box makes history: shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026
The Box Plymouth has been named one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026, the world's largest and most prestigious museum prize, putting the city on the national cultural map.
Press Release - Apr 2026
The Box Plymouth smashes records as landmark year delivers 356k visits
Plymouth's world-class cultural destination ends its fifth year with record-breaking figures, a blockbuster Beryl Cook exhibition drawing visitors from across the UK, and an ambitious summer season ahead.
Press Release - Mar 2026
Two new Beryl Cook sculptures join the family
Two new life-sized sculptures inspired by Beryl Cook’s much-loved painting Hips and Chips have been unveiled today near the Belvedere on Plymouth Hoe, adding to the growing trail across the waterfront and city centre that celebrates her life and work.
Press Release - Mar 2026
Plymouth not selected for next stage of UK City of Culture competition
Plymouth has just heard that is hasn’t been longlisted and will not progress to the next stage of the UK City of Culture 2029 competition. While this is very disappointing news for the city, the bid process has already shown the strength of Plymouth’s cultural ambition and the extraordinary level of support for culture from residents, creatives, businesses, organisations and communities across the city.