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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Alexandra Road
Swansea
SA1 5DZ
West Glamorgan
Wales
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Collection details
Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01792 516900
General information (Fax)
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01792 516903
E-mail
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glynn.vivian.gallery@swansea.gov.uk
Website
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www.swansea.gov.uk/glynnvivian/
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Open
Tues-Sun 1000-1700
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Closed
Closed Mon exc bank holidays
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Admission charges
ADMISSION FREE
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Description
Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery contains traditional and modern art, including sculpture and installations. These are housed in the handsome classic Italian-style gallery building, and complement the exhibitions in the modern wing, which brings the work of today's artists alive with its sharp, contemporary overview of the arts.
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Collections description
A broad spectrum of visual arts from the original bequest of Richard Glynn Vivian (1835-1910) which includes work by Old Masters as well as an international collection of porcelain and Swansea china. The 20th Century is also well represented with modern painting and sculpture by Hepworth, Nicholson, Nash alongside Welsh artists such as Ceri Richards, Gwen John and Augustus John.
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Articles
A Passion For Art - 50 Years Of Friends Of The Glynn Vivian
Contemporary Art From Colombia At The Glynn Vivian Gallery
Employee Of The Month - Russell Maggs At Oriel Glyn Vivian
Mythologies - Catrin Howell At The Glynn Vivian Swansea
Glynn Vivian Exhibition Charts The Final Season At The Vetch Stadium
Phil Collins At The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Swansea
Recent Work By Elizabeth Magill At The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
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Events
Sir Leslie Joseph Award 2009
Philip Eglin, Spiritual Heroes
Exhibition (temporary)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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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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