The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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The Future Of… Creativity
How do creative processes vary across disciplines? How have new technologies affected creative processes in the recent past, and how will emerging technologies (such as AI) affect human creativity in the near future? Join us for this Panel discussion presented by Prof. Alan Cummings.
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An Evening with Pieter Bruegel by Michael Carver
Pieter Bruegel created some of the best-loved paintings in the world. What do we know about one of the most important personalities in the history of art? Why are his paintings admired everywhere? What makes them recognizable at once?
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Cafe Sci: Bio-Semiotics Part Two
In part two of his exploration of this paradigmatic shift in the life sciences, Robin will be delving deeper into what bio-semiotics all may mean for the ways we can understand ourselves.
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A History of Witchcraft in Cornwall
Pellers, charmers & Cunning Folk – A history of Witchcraft in Cornwall. A talk by Keith Wallis exploring Cornish Witches. Recommedended age rating 16+.
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A History of Witchcraft in Cornwall
Pellers, charmers & Cunning Folk – A history of Witchcraft in Cornwall. A talk by Keith Wallis exploring Cornish Witches. Recommedended age rating 16+.
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Fakes & Fortunes (Or Have I Discovered a Constable in my Attic?)
Often people that think they have a found a previously unknown masterpiece. Some have and some have not, come and hear about some extraordinary successes but also some crushing disappointments.
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Kewbanda – The Cornish in the Caribbean
Kewbanda perform songs from ‘The Cornish in the Caribbean’ project. Sue Appleby, author of The Cornish in The Caribbean, will be avalible for a Q&A.
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Henry Scott Tuke in Cornwall
A survey one of Falmouth’s most famous artists Henry Scott Tuke illustrated with many works from the RCPS Tuke collection. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Walter Langley’s Paintings of Women & Children
This talk focuses on Walter Langley’s depictions of women and children in Newlyn, Cornwall in the late 19th century. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Art of War: Artists of the First World War (1914 – 1919)
An extended lecture on the theme of art created by official British war artists during the First World War. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Before & After Newlyn (1877 - 1935)
This lecture traces the story of the Newlyn school of artists before and after their stay in Cornwall. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Dod Procter née Shaw RA (1892– 1972)
A talk on the art of Dod Procter née Shaw RA, a once famous figure and still-life painter based in Newlyn. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Cornish Art Downunder (1880 - 1980)
Works of Art from Cornwall in Southern Hemisphere galleries including Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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The Art Collections of St. Ives
Paintings, sculptures and ceramics: The art collections of St. Ives Town Council and other collections in St. Ives. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Henry Scott Tuke in Cornwall
A survey one of Falmouth’s most famous artists Henry Scott Tuke illustrated with many works from the RCPS Tuke...
Find out moreSoft Machine
Soft Machine return to The Poly to delight audiences with their unique sound with old and new musical adventures. ...
Find out morePeri-meno...What Now? 2.0 What We Learnt!!
Solo Perimenopause comedy show about fannies, fury, flushes, frivolity and ferociously fabulous females. Ages 16+ ...
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