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New Towner Art Gallery Eastbourne (reopening Autumn 2008)
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New Location
Devonshire Park
Eastbourne
East Sussex
England
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Artists Impression of the £8million art gallery
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Collection details
Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History
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Contact details
General Enquiries (Tel)
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01323 415 470
General information (Fax)
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01323 648182
E-mail
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townergallery@eastbourne.gov.uk
Website
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www.eastbourne.gov.uk/leisure/museums-galleries/towner
Website
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http://www.eastbourne.gov.uk/leisure/museums-galleries/cultural-centre
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Discounts
British Association of Friends of Museums
English Heritage
Museums Association
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Description
An exciting new project is underway in the development of a new gallery for Eastbourne. The building is due to be completed Autumn 2008. This will house the Gallery Collection, previously held by the Towner Art Gallery.
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Collections description
4,000 strong historical, modern and contemporary collection. Strengths in the representation of work by Modern British artists and images depicting 'the landscape'. Also, holds the broadest public collection of work by the artist/designer Eric Ravilious.
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Key artists and exhibits
Blue on Blue; William Scott
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Berwick Church Designs; Vanessa Bell
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Berwick Church Designs; Duncan Grant
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Storm Approaching the Coast; Thomas Jones
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River Landscape; Joseph Wright of Derby
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The Forked Forest Path; Olafur Eliassion
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End of Land I; Wolfgang Tillmans
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Test of Courage I & II; Rut Blees Luxemburg
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The Green Ray & Bag of Air; Tacita Dean
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Preserve; Anya Gallaccio
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Hertsmonceux Church, Proud Lillies; Cedric Morris
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Judd's Farm; William Nicholson
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Various holdings; Victor Pasmore
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Extensive and various holdings; Eric Ravilious
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Bronze Ballet; Edward Wadsworth
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Various holdings; David Bomberg
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SeaGate; Alan Davie
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Various holdings; William Gear
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Articles
UK Gallery Partnerships Get £5m From Art Fund To Buy International Art
Ten Museums And Galleries In Running For Art Fund £5 Million
Galleries Get Together For £450,000 Research Project
The House In The Middle Captured At The Towner Art Gallery
Spotted! Ladybird Book Artwork On Show At The Towner
Find A World Of Fantasy & Desire At The Towner Art Gallery
All At Sea In Eastbourne - Maritime Art At The Towner
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
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Disability Access
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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