Leicester: Gallery Show and Events

There are also several fascinating and inspirational First Women events associated with the exhibition’s run at New Walk Museum & Art Gallery please see below, hope to see you there.

First Women Events

How Women Will Be Remembered Over The Next 100 Years
The Future of Women’s Empowerment

A panel of some of Leicester’s most inspirational and successful women will be discussing what the future holds for women’s rights and empowerment, followed by a Q&A

Ticket price £2.50

Doors 6pm for private view and bar, event begins at 7.30pm

Tuesday 8th October

100 First Women Portraits: Artist’s Talk and Tour – Anita Corbin

The photographer and creative director of 100 First Women Portraits takes you on a tour of the exhibition. Revealing the stories behind meeting these inspirational Firsts and how she turned her ‘vision’ of celebrating the centenary of ‘Votes for Women’ into a realty.

A Tale of Two Extremes – Dame Inga Beale

From a rebellious teenager to becoming the first woman to head up the world’s oldest insurance marketplace – Lloyd’s of London, Inga will share insights into how her life was shaped and inspired by those around her.

Ticket price £5.00 for both £3.00 for single.

Anita Corbin talk and tour 5.30-6.30pm, Dame Inga Beale talk 7pm

Friday 25th October

‘HOME  : an outward journey inwards’ screening and Q&A
Sarah Outen MBE

British Adventurer, author and motivational speaker Sarah Outen presents her new film HOME. Intimately and unflinchingly capturing Sarah’s 4.5 year human powered journey around the world.

Ticket price £7.50

Doors 6pm for private view and bar, Event 7pm. Film length 91 mins