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1st Sep 2008

The ICA is now Free

Source: http://www.ica.org.uk

The ICA is delighted to announce that from 1st September 2008 it will no longer be charging a day admission charge. You can now access a wide range of innovative arts, ideas and culture on the Mall for free.

This change to admission policy extends to all exhibitions and the ICA Bar Café before 11pm but not to ticketed events in the cinemas, theatre and Nash and Brandon Rooms. It has been made possible through the continued and generous support of ICA Members and Westminster Council. As we move into our 61st year we are taking an inclusive and embracing direction to bring together new artists and new audiences.

The first exhibition to benefit from this significant and historic step, is the ICA Auction Exhibition, a finale to the ICA's 60th anniversary celebrations showcasing works generously donated from 36 of the most important and influential artists from the ICA's history.

Other unmissable free highlights from the ICA's September programme include Nobel Textiles, a brilliant week of exhibitions and events where five Nobel-winning scientists have been paired with five textile designers to extraordinary effect.

And with no entry charge until 11pm each evening, everyone is free to indulge in café culture with attractive food and cocktail menus at the ICA Bar Café, a stylish haven in the bustle of central London.

Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH