Description
The New Art Gallery Walsall opened in February 2000 in the
heart of Walsall town centre. A unique civic building for Walsall, the gallery is also a rare example of a brand-new
building for the millennial arts. The 21 million world class gallery was made possible by £15.75 million Arts Lottery
funding (the 1000th lottery grant awarded since the lottery
began in 1994) and commissioned by Walsall Metropolitan
Borough Council, which wanted nothing but the best for this
vibrant West Midlands town.
Collections description
On permanent display is The Garman Ryan Collection which was donated to the people of Walsall by Lady Kathleen Garman, widow of sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein, in 1973. This
unique collection is displayed in a two storey house consisting of a series of initimate, interconnecting rooms, each with a window, making a house for the collection over
the first and second floors of the gallery.
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Sign language interpretation available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Meeting room available
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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