Artshead

When: 10 June — 18 August 2013 Where: Royal Academy of Art Info: “Now in its 245th year, the Summer Exhibition remains a much anticipated highlight of the arts calendar, serving as a unique window on to all areas of the contemporary art world. It is the world’s largest open-submission exhibition, displaying more than 1,000 works [...]

When: 11th May 2013 Where: Cecil Sharp House Info: “There are lots of opportunities to take part and enjoy an abundance of folk-fuelled fun including barn dancing, morris dancing, maypole dancing, stories, songs, arts and crafts, live music and more!” For more info click here

When: Thursday 28 March 2013 – Sunday 30 June 2013 Where: Wellcome Collection Info: “Our spring exhibition brings together more than 300 works for the first major display of Japanese Outsider Art in the UK.” For more info click here

When:  Running till the 28th April 2013 Where: Hayward Gallery Info: “Light Show brings together sculptures and artworks that use light in different ways.” For more info click here

When: 7 Feb – 26 May 2013 Where: British Museum Info: “An exhibition 40,000 years in the making.” For more info click here

When: 8th Feb 2013 Where: Royal Festival Hall Info: “The perfect treat for all the family as the legendary Rolf Harris, artist, musician, singer, TV presenter and one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers, makes a rare stage appearance in London at Royal Festival Hall.” For more info click here

When: 28th Jan-27th May 2013′ Where: Kings Place Info: “Start your week with lively discussion, lectures and readings in a wide range of genres including poetry, journalism, fiction, drama and politics.” For more info click here

When: 7 February – 26 May 2013 Where: British Museum Info: “Discover masterpieces from the last Ice Age drawn from across Europe in this groundbreaking show.” For more info click here

When: 11 Feb – 24 Feb 2013 Where: Southbank Centre Info: “This year’s Imagine Children’s Festival is all about the kids taking over! Southbank Centre will be transformed BY children FOR children, as well as hosting the top names in children’s literature, dance, theatre and art.” For more info click here

When & Where: Battersea Park (25-28 Oct 2012), Hampstead Heath(1-4 Nov 2012) and Bristol (26-28 Apr) Info: “The Affordable Art Fair’s formula is simple: a relaxed, inspiring environment and a diverse range of quality contemporary art from £40 – £4,000.” For more info click here