16/09/2026
🎨 HOCKNEY IS COMING TO HIMLEY HALL! 🎨We are absolutely thrilled to announce a major headline feature for this year's Himley Art in the Park! Thanks to an incredible collaboration with the Dudley Council Museum Service, visitors have a rare opportunity to view a genuine, hand-signed original etching of David Hockney’s iconic 1973 artwork, Artist and Model. This brilliant piece depicts Hockney sitting face-to-face with his absolute idol, Pablo Picasso.But that’s not all. We are bridging global icons with our own local legends. Alongside Hockney, you can see historic views of Dudley Castle and the Wren’s Nest Caves, plus the striking work of Dudley's own working-class hero, Percy Shakespeare. a brilliant. World-famous art and Black Country history right on your doorstep. Don't miss the chance to see these masterpieces up close alongside our incredible regional artists!
