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Shipley Art Gallery (Tyne & Wear Museums)
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Shipley Art Gallery
Prince Consort Road
Gateshead
NE8 4JB
Tyne & Wear
England
Collection details
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Design
Fine Art
Science and Technology
Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
0191 477 1495
General information (Fax)
:
0191 478 7917
E-mail
:
shipley@twmuseums.org.uk
Website
:
www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley/
Open
Mon-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1400-1700
Closed 25 26 December 1 January & Good Friday
Description
The Shipley Art Gallery is home to a collection of over 700 breathtaking pieces by the country's leading craft makers. A dazzling selection of this collection is on permanent show and includes studio ceramics, glass, metalwork, jewellery, textiles and furniture. The Gallery also houses a collection of historical paintings including Dutch and Flemish old masters. Visit Made in Gateshead which explores the history of the town’s industry, its people and their skills. William C. Irving’s spectacular painting capturing the spirit of the Blaydon Races is now on show in its new home at the Shipley Art Gallery. Following the nail-biting auction at Sotheby’s in London, Tyne & Wear Museums successfully bid £110,000 to keep this unique record of one of Tyneside’s most famous events in the region. With a temporary exhibition programme and a wide range of regular events and activities there is something for all the family to enjoy.
Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending November 14 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending August 31 2008
Shipley Art Gallery Analyses The Melancholy Mind
North East Architecture Festival To Inspire Public And Professionals
MGM 2008 - Newcastle Launches Massive Museum At Night Culturefest
Out Of The Ordinary - Spectacular Craft At The Shipley Art Gallery
Museums Shortlisted For Art Fund Collect Craft Buying Initiative
Trails
Art Treasures of the North East
Get Your Christmas Presents Here - At A Museum Or Gallery!
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
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
General audio-guide available
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
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
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Refreshments
Shop
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