Abacus at Bluecoat

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Abacus at Bluecoat, City Centre 21 July — 1 October 2017 Entrance is free

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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