Abacus at Bluecoat

Name: Abacus at Bluecoat
Start: 2017-07-21T10:00:00
End: 2017-10-01T18:00:00
Location: Bluecoat

Creative Tourist Posted 10 August 2017

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Abacus

Bluecoat, City Centre

21 July-1 October 2017

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Free

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This summer Bluecoat presents Abacus, a new exhibition that invites children to take over the art centre’s gallery. Artists from the north and beyond have designed or contributed artworks to inspire visitors of all ages to watch, play, draw and make.

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