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Ikon Gallery

Image: Ikon Gallery exterior

1 Oozells Square
Brindleyplace
Birmingham
B1 2HS
West Midlands
England

Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art
Film and Media
Fine Art
Photography

Facilities

Food: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes

Ikon Resource Room: Situated on the 2nd floor, the Resource Room is a public space offering interpretative material for main gallery exhibitions.

Ikon Shop: Ikon has an on-site specialist art bookshop plus an online shop at www.ikon-gallery.co.uk Opening times are Monday 12-6pm, Tuesday - Sunday 10.30am-6pm. Open during installation of exhibitions.
T: 0121 248 0711.

Café Ikon: an informal, modern Tapas bar. Opening times are Monday 12-11pm, Tuesday - Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. Open during installation of exhibitions.T: 0121 248 3226.

Ikon Gallery Hire: If you are interested in hiring the Galleries or Events/Meeting Room for a private function or meeting please telephone Ikon Marketing on 0121 248 0708 for a copy of our brochure and current rates.

Access: Ikon Gallery aims to be fully accessible to disabled visitors. A wheelchair and audio guide are available on request. Guide dogs are welcome throughout the building. If you require assistance, please telephone 0121 248 0708 or ask at the reception desk.

Contact details
Information (Tel) : 0121 248 0708
Ikon Shop (Tel) : 0121 248 0711
Café Ikon  (Tel) : 0121 248 3226
Gallery hire (Tel) : 0121 248 0708
General information (Fax) : 0121 248 0709
Website : www.ikon-gallery.co.uk

Open
Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 6pm

Closed
Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays, and during installation of exhibitions. Please call to confirm opening times

Description
Ikon Gallery is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art venue situated in the refurbished neo-gothic Oozells Street School building in Brindleyplace, central Birmingham. Ikon shows a varied programme of exhibitions which change every two months, along with a series of talks, tours, workshops and seminars.

Collections description
Ikon shows a continuous programme of changing exhibitions both in the galleries and offsite. A variety of media are represented including sound, video, mixed media, photography, painting, sculpture and installation. As well as exhibitions in the gallery, exhibitions and projects also take place regularly in Ikon's Events Room and Tower room.

Articles
Ikon Gallery Chosen To Take Art To Children Of Birmingham
MGM 2008 - Ideas And Innovation in Art
MGM 2008 - Locals Hop Aboard The Art Bus In Birmingham
MGM 2008 -Top Art Events And Shows For The Rest Of May
My MGM 2008 - By MGM Arts Coordinator Clare Moloney
MGM 2008 - Night At The Museum Across West Midlands
UK Gallery Partnerships Get £5m From Art Fund To Buy International Art

Trails
Get Out Of The Office At Lunchtime And Visit A Birmingham Museum
Birmingham's Canal Network - In Brindley's Footsteps
Children's Express: Whenever I Say I'm From Birmingham

Events
Victor Man - ATTEBASILE, Ikon Gallery  Exhibition (temporary)
Darcy Lange - Work Studies in Schools. Ikon Gallery  ; Exhibition (temporary)
British Sign Language Tour, Ikon Gallery  ; Exhibition (temporary); Guided tour

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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided Collections
Specialist publications on collections available Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
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
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Meeting room available
Restaurant
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