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A MAC exhibition across all three galleries that traces the history of the flower in art, its evolution from botanical illustrations to the opulent still-life paintings of the 17th century, their adoption as symbols of political influence, revolution, and human control over nature.

Part of our MACtivate programme, in association with The Rainbow Project, our fortnightly Queer Set Dancing class with Alexa Moore is specifically beginner-friendly. Join Alexa and the group from 6.30pm-8.30pm for a fun class with no expectation of any prior dancing experience. The class is run by a queer woman and we aim to create a welcoming and friendly environment for LGBTQ+ people and allies to learn a new dance, have some fun, and meet new people. Come along when you can - you don't need to have joined from the first date to attend. All welcome.

Slow Art was created to encourage us all to look at art for a little longer, in the hope that we not only see more, but also get to know the works in greater detail. Exploring artworks more slowly can help us to form more stories, feelings, and opinions, about the works. Artist and Lecturer Dougal McKenzie will lead you in an exploration of four works from I See His Blood Upon the Rose over 4 weeks, enabling us to look more deeply and to understand the political, social and art historical context in which the work was created.

Maggie is BACK with a brand-new show which is the whole story – all FOUR Maggie plays – in one show! We’re talking Mr Red, White and Blue and his ‘red room of pain’, getting caught short at Dirty Dancing lessons, a Benidorm feg run to remember and of course, Maggie finally finds out who her da is... All the laughs AND all the highlights!

Inspired by I See His Blood Upon The Rose, this four-week poetry workshop series will explore how floral imagery has been used in poetry to convey different meanings over time, whether that be messages of love, friendship, or protest. Hosted by poet Bebe Ashley, participants in Flowers: Messages of Love and Protest in Poetry will explore a range of poetic forms and write poems that convey their own messages, drawing on floral histories and botanical details.

In STUFF! How is it made? Maddie Moate showcases incredible facts and fascinating stories about the remarkable ways people around the world make and re-use STUFF!

Get ready for a fun-filled family adventure at the MAC! Follow two mischievous flowers as they lead you on a tour of the exhibition I See His Blood Upon the Rose. Discover stunning artworks by Mary Delany and Rachel Ruysch, and learn about other brilliant artists. With interactive storytelling and engaging activities from Play Make Believe, this event is perfect for families and children of all ages and highly recommended for kids aged 4-10 years of age.

Get the whole family ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the cosmos as Dr Dan and Dr Raph take you on a galactic journey like no other! How to survive in Space will transport you to the furthest reaches of the universe, where you'll learn about the latest breakthroughs in science and medicine. With on stage cutting edge technology such as Live ULTRASONOGRAPHY with and gravity manipulating stunts, this show is not to be missed especially for kids who love science, space and learning!

The MAC exhibition, I See His Blood Upon The Rose, traces the history of the flower in art and their adoption as symbols of political influence, revolution, and human control over nature. It will present intriguing juxtapositions between artists and works spanning centuries; central to the exhibition is the work of two remarkable women artists Rachel Ruysch (1664 – 1750) and Mary Delany (1700 – 1788). These workshops will lean upon the legacies of these and more contemporary artists who have expanded the use of floral motifs to activate feminist and queer messages in their work.

Paola Bernardelli is one of the artists featured in the exhibition I See His Blood Upon The Rose. Her practice draws from the Italian and Dutch renaissance and, specifically, her video Everything is fragile, shown in the Sunken Gallery, is influenced by Dutch women painters and the work methodologies of female artists in the 17th century society.