Think
Differently
See
Differently
Diverse
Inclusive
Vital
Empowering
Visual
Intellectual
Connecting
Relevant
Art and Nature
Monday 15- Sunday 21 September 2025
The Art History Festival 2025 theme is Art & Nature, celebrating the profound connections between art, nature, and emotional and mental wellbeing.
From Chinese calligraphy to contemporary eco-art, we will showcase art from different cultures and eras that draws inspiration from nature and the environment or works in synergy with it. In a world of conflict and crises, this Festival will include exploration of the power of art and nature to soothe, heal, centre and uplift individuals and to restore and rejuvenate communities.
The Art History Festival is an annual event run by the Association for Art History, celebrating art, design, and architecture.
Take part in the festival, and learn how art history helps us to better understand the world around us. Get curious, relax, have fun or learn something new at a free event online or at a venue near you.
Image credit: Participating artists and visitors attending Aso là ´nkí, kí a tó ki ènìyàn – We greet the cloth before we greet its wearer, the inaugural exhibition at the G.A.S. Farm House curated by Miriam Bettin. Image courtesy of Guest Artists Space Foundation.
What’s On.
Us & Them Exhibition
Location: Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
Us and Them uses the museum’s collections to focus on our relationship with animals. Whether…Thu 18th Sep
10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Natures Bloom & Press – Floral Clay Hearts Workshop
Location: Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Join us at Cyfarthfa Castle where we will take a short walk around the grounds…Sun 21st Sep
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
esea Talks: ‘Art in Hong Kong: Portrait of a City in Flux’ by Enid Tsui
Location: esea contemporary
Art in Hong Kong: A Book Talk by Enid Tsui, an in-depth event exploring the…Thu 18th Sep
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Nature in Art and Design Schools Workshop
Location: The Burrell Collection
Nature has inspired artists and designers throughout history. Learners will have the opportunity to get…Tue 16th Sep – Thu 18th Sep
10:00 am – 11:30 am
(Hi)story of a Painting: Virtual Reality experience
Location: Association for Art History
Immerse yourself in Artemisia Gentileschi’s Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria with our VR…Wed 17th Sep
4:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Nature Prints & Patterns
Location: Ashmolean Museum
Get hands-on with nature and creativity in this sensory printmaking workshop for families with young…Sat 20th Sep
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
We are grateful for the generous support of the
National Gallery Trust.
Please contact Jo Cottrell, our Development Manager, if you would like to discuss Festival sponsorship opportunities.