For the Love of Russell-Cotes LGBT Exhibition
50th Anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality. To mark this important act, Russell-Cotes is launching an exciting new project working with the LGBT community. This project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and explores the hidden treasures in Russell-Cotes’ collection. Members of the LGBT community will work alongside the museum curators. They will consider some of the thousands of art works at the gallery, taking inspiration from its founders Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes’ passion for collecting. The chosen pieces will form a major exhibition next year, taking place from May to October 2017.