Press Release Articles
Press Release - Nov 2021
The Box among 925 national organisations to be successful in third round of Culture Recovery Fund
More than £100 million has been awarded to hundreds of cultural organisations across the country today in the latest round of support announced by the Culture Secretary – and Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive is one of them.
Press Release - Oct 2021
New painting joins The Box’s collections thanks to generous gift
The Box is delighted to have acquired a new painting for its permanent art collection from the estate of artist Jean Jones (1927-2012).
Press Release - Oct 2021
Arts venues mark one year to British Art Show with £100k funding boost
Leading arts organisations based in Plymouth have secured a £100,000 grant from Arts Council England to support the city’s hosting of British Art Show 9 (BAS9). The funding award comes just as the twelve month countdown to the prestigious exhibition begins.
Press Release - Oct 2021
New micro-commissions will celebrate Plymouth's diversity
To mark Black History Month 2021 we are looking for four local creatives, who identify as people of colour, to produce a piece of work that tells the story of their experiences of Plymouth at night.
Press Release - Sep 2021
The Box celebrates its first anniversary
Today The Box celebrates its first anniversary – a landmark moment for the museum, art gallery and archive, cementing its status as one of the UK’s leading cultural institutions.
Press Release - Sep 2021
Wampum belt to return to Wampanoag Nation
400 years ago, the passengers of the Mayflower arrived in Native America – in the home of the Wampanoag people. 400 years on, a representative of the Wampanoag Nation is in England as a new wampum belt - that has been touring the UK - is prepared to return to the Wampanoag in Massachusetts.
Press Release - Sep 2021
The National Portrait Gallery loans six works to The Box
The National Portrait Gallery is loaning six portraits of the nation’s best-known historical characters to The Box from 25 September until 6 March 2022 as part of its National Skills Sharing Partnership programme.
Press Release - Aug 2021
Meet Mildred!
The Box has finally been able to give its popular woolly mammoth a name – Mildred.
Press Release - Jul 2021
New animation explores Plymouth city centre's heritage
When it comes to architecture not many of us know our Post Modern from our Beaux Arts, so understanding the different architectural styles that make up a city can be confusing – but thanks to a new animated video, Plymouth residents can learn much more about the heritage right under their feet.
Press Release - Jul 2021
New blue plaque highlights artist’s links with Devonport
A new blue plaque highlighting a special link with celebrated 18th century portrait artist, Sir Joshua Reynolds has been unveiled at Devonport Market Hall today – the 298th anniversary of his birth.
Press Release - Jul 2021
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits The Box
The Box was thrilled to receive a visit by HRH The Princess Royal today, to officially mark its reopening and celebrate some of its award-winning exhibitions and displays.
Press Release - Jul 2021
The Box shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award
The Box has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award.