Public Events

  • Adult Courses + Workshops
  • Life Drawing for Adults
    Thursdays 28 May - 13 August 6.00 - 7.00pm
    Sessions focusing on life drawing skills.
    (A partially clothed model is used for these sessions). £1 per person, all materials are provided. Pay at reception for ticket and entry.
  • Feeling Inspired
    Come and draw in the galleries and around the building. Simply ask mima's friendly staff on reception for a stool, clipboard, pencil and paper and try for yourself. Free, everyone welcome.
  • mima Summer Study for Adults
    Book one or both of these great summer study days. £10 per person per day including all materials. Lunch not provided. Booking and pre-payment essential.

    Mapping an Uncertain Terrain Study Day
    Wednesday 29 July 10.30am - 3.30pm
    A one-day course that explores the current exhibition Mapping an Uncertain Terrain with a gallery talk from Curator Gavin Delahunty, and practical work with art tutor Ian Lightfoot.

    Possibilities and Losses:
    transitions in clay Study Day
    Wednesday 5 August 10.30am - 3.30pm
    A one day course that explores the current exhibition Possibilities and Losses: transitions in clay with a gallery talk from Curator James Beighton, and practical work with a visiting artist.
  • Talks + Tours. No booking required unless stated, meet at reception. Free, all welcome
  • Meet with mima's team to look and explore the exhibitions and collection. No booking required, meet at reception. Free, all welcome. Wednesdays 12.30pm - max 1hr

    Focus on mima commissions
    Wednesday 3 June
    Julia Palmer, Acting Director, mima.

    "Where is the sculpture?"
    Notes on Mark Garry
    Wednesday 17 June
    mima Curator Gavin Delahunty will give a presentation on the artist Mark Garry.

    "Where is the collection?"
    Wednesday 1 July
    mima Curatorial and Collections Assistant Alix Collingwood will give an in-depth guided talk around the exhibition Mapping an Uncertain Terrain.

    "Where are the pots?"
    Wednesday 15 July
    mima Curator James Beighton will give an in-depth guided talk on the exhibition Possibilities and Losses: transitions in clay.
  • Guided Tours
  • Friday and Saturday
    Gallery Tours
    Every Friday and Saturday from Friday 5 June to Saturday 15 August 12noon - 12.30pm
    Want to know more about the work on show? Join this informal gallery tour led by mima gallery assistants for more information about elements of the exhibitions.

    Friday special:
    Learn in your lunchbreak!
    For visitors short on time why not buy a lunchbag from CafĂ© Prego before or after the tour. Priced at £4.50 the Lunch Bag includes a delicious freshly made sandwich of your choice, a bag of hand cooked crisps, a chocolate bar or small cake and a bottle of water or can of pop.

    Sunday Special:
    Ten Minute Tour
    Sundays from 7 June to 16 August, 2.00pm
    A speedy look at an aspect of the current exhibitions or mima building to enhance your Sunday visit, led by mima gallery assistants.

Events at mima

For bookings call mima reception: 01642 726 720
For all events, please visit reception on arrival

mimaCentreSquare, Middlesbrough TS1 2AZ
t: +44 (0) 1642 726 720, f: +44 (0) 1642 726 722
e: mima@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Open:Tues-Sat 10.00am-5.00pm, Sun 12noon-4.00pm, Closed Monday
Last entry 15 minutes before closing. ENTRY FREE