Press Release Articles
Press Release - Sep 2026
Exciting Spring 2027 exhibition announced as part of 'Bayeux Around Britain'
The Box has been confirmed as one of the national partners for 'Bayeux Around Britain': a British Museum partnership, supported by WorldQuant. 'Bayeux, Battles and Making History' will be displayed from 13 February-11 April 2027.
Press Release - Sep 2026
Major autumn/winter exhibition asks, ‘how do we want to live?’
A new exhibition opening at The Box Plymouth on Saturday 24 October 2026 will explore the changing meaning of home, housing and community 80 years after Plymouth’s post-war reconstruction.
Press Release - Sep 2026
Grenfell by Steve McQueen to be shown at The Box this autumn
From 24 October 2026-24 January 2027, Steve McQueen’s film installation 'Grenfell' will be shown at The Box Plymouth – the 2026 Art Fund Museum of the Year. The unflinching 'critical exercise in remembrance' is a major part of an ambitious programme of exhibitions, displays and events at The Box this autumn/winter, all of which will explore the themes of home, housing, and community.
Press Release - Sep 2026
Experts set to explore who gets to shape the cities of tomorrow
What will the cities of tomorrow look like – and who gets to shape them? A panel of experts from leading national organisations will come together at The Box Plymouth later this month to explore how design, planning, research, and communities can influence the future of our cities and neighbourhoods.
Press Release - Sep 2026
Acclaimed choreographer Theo Clinkard helps bring dance, painting and film together at The Box
A choreographer who has worked with Kylie Minogue, Emma Thompson and Olivia Colman, will join forces with creatives from the worlds of painting, film, and dance for a special evening of performance and conversation at The Box later this month.
Press Release - Aug 2026
Sounds of Plymouth’s past to be heard again
The Box, 2026 Art Fund Museum of The Year, is partnering with heritage organisations across the region on a new ambitious project called ‘Sounds of the South West’, which aims to preserve and unlock our rich audio heritage.
Press Release - Aug 2026
The Box celebrates National Archive Service Accreditation success
The Box Plymouth is celebrating after successfully retaining Archive Service Accreditation – the UK-wide quality standard that recognises the high standards of care, preservation and public access provided by its archives team. Archive Service Accreditation is awarded against nationally agreed standards and acknowledges excellence in archive management, from governance and collections care to public engagement and accessibility.
Press Release - Jul 2026
Collections Insight: Art in 'Echoes of Us'
The 'Echoes of Us' exhibition, which is on display throughout the summer, features an amazing selection of works from the Government Art Collection. It also includes five works from The Box's permanent art collection, all of which tie in with the exhibition's themes of 'Belonging', 'Memory' and 'Connection'. Discover more about them here.
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?’.