Press Release Articles
Press Release - Oct 2022
Community engagement: Seaside screenings in the city
The Box has collaborated with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and the British Film Institute to show a selection of archive films inspired by the sea in locations across the city.
Press Release - Oct 2022
The countdown is on to the opening of 'British Art Show 9'
The Box and three of Plymouth’s other top arts venues are counting down the days until the start of British Art Show 9 (BAS9).
Press Release - Aug 2022
Augmented reality provides a snapshot of Plymouth’s past
People walking around the centre of Plymouth this summer are being given a futuristic glimpse of the city’s past. The Box and the University of Plymouth have joined forces for an augmented reality project that enables residents and visitors to unlock a series of heritage films featuring Plymouth's post-war reconstruction.
Press Release - Aug 2022
New solo presentation by international artist Maurizio Anzeri brings 'On The Move' exhibition to a stunning close
A new series of works by Italian artist Maurizio Anzeri, now on display in The Levinsky Gallery at the University of Plymouth, mark the culmination of the 'On The Move' exhibition (until 11 September).
Press Release - Jul 2022
Refreshed Mayflower Museum is ready to open
The Mayflower Museum on Plymouth’s Barbican has re-opened ready for the summer following a major overhaul of its displays led by a team from The Box.
Press Release - Jul 2022
Artists announced for final leg of British Art Show 9 in Plymouth
British Art Show 9 (BAS9), Hayward Gallery Touring’s landmark contemporary art exhibition, will culminate in Plymouth this autumn (8 October – 23 December), after successful showings in Aberdeen, Wolverhampton and Manchester. 37 artists have been confirmed for this fourth and final stop on the national tour, which brings the work of some of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists to four cities every five years.
Press Release - Jun 2022
Plymouth gets ready to welcome Queen’s Baton Relay
A flotilla of vessels is set to escort the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay, as it crosses Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and arrives in Britain’s Ocean City, as part of a 25-day journey which will see it travel the length and breadth of England.
Press Release - May 2022
The Box selected for V&A’s ‘DesignLab Nation’
The Box has been chosen to take part in a national education programme, led by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).
Press Release - May 2022
High Street Sparks launches second round of funding
Plymouth’s High Street Heritage Action Zone has announced today that its second round of ‘High Street Heritage Sparks’ funding is now open.
Press Release - May 2022
Tiger puppet from Myanmar
This object dates from the 1800s and is one of two items from The Box's world cultures collection that has inspired Zadie Xa's 'Long ago when tigers smoked' exhibition (until 5 June).
Press Release - May 2022
The Box receives National Archives funding to mark the Platinum Jubilee
The Box has secured a £5,000 grant to run a series of activities celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The funding has been awarded through The National Archives’ ‘Archives Testbed: Jubilee Grant’ and is one of nine grants to be announced this week.
Press Release - May 2022
Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Plymouth and The Box
The route for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay has been confirmed to visit Plymouth during its final journey through England this summer. Its journey is bringing together and celebrating communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In England, it will provide the opportunity for communities to experience the excitement for Birmingham 2022, as the 11 days of showstopping sport nears ever closer.