Current Projects

The Herbert brings together an exciting range of opportunities under one roof. The Herbert's outreach team is also out in the community, listening to and working with local people. If you have an idea for a heritage or arts project we would be interested to hear from you. Although it is not always possible for us to get involved directly, we may be able to help by suggesting sources of advice and funding.

We are already involving local people in a range of Herbert projects. These are some of our current activities. To find out more about past projects, click on Project Archive.

The Virtual Gallery

The Virtual Gallery project gives local people the chance to create their own online exhibitions of items from The Herbert's collections.

Transatlantic Slavery

In 2007 there have been events and exhibitions across the country to mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. At The Herbert we have been working with students from black supplementary schools to explore the legacy of slavery through historical research and performance workshops

The Ray King Experience

Vibert Cornwall was Coventry's first Black professional musician, and under the name of Ray King became a leading soul performer in the 1960s and 1970s.

Art Kits

Our Art Kits project gives pre-school children and their carers an opportunity to explore paintings in an exciting hands-on way.

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