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Hatton Gallery, Newcastle
Image: Exterior view of the Hatton Gallery.
The Quadrangle
University of Newcastle
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE1 7RU
Tyne & Wear
England
Collection details
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
World Cultures
Facilities
Shop: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Although we do not have a separate education room (all workshops take place in the gallery) school groups are welcome to eat packed lunches in the gallery.
The African Collection is on a mezzanine balcony inaccessible to wheelchairs, but with prior notice we can bring a selection of the work down to the ground floor for visitors interested in this area.
The Gallery's education programme caters for the requirements of the National Curriculum as well as running a range of workshops for adultd and special needs groups.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
0191 222 6059
General information (Fax)
:
0191 222 3454
E-mail
:
hatton-gallery@ncl.ac.uk
Website
:
www.ncl.ac.uk/hatton
Open
Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm
Closed
Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays
Admission charges
Admission free
Description
The Hatton Gallery was opened in 1926. This university gallery is situated in the heart of the city centre with easy access to restaurants and shops.
In addition to the BA and MFA Shows the Gallery has a programme of 5 or 6 temporary exhibitions each year comprising both historical and contemporary work of national and international significance.
Collections description
The gallery's permanent collection comprises of over 3,500 works, which include painting, sculpture, prints, drawing and many other media. Of paramount importance is the Merzbarn wall by Kurt Schwitters. Constructed in a barn in the Lake District during 1947-48, the Merzbarn was Schwitters' final, and in his own estimation, 'greatest', piece of work. The wall was transported to the gallery in 1965 and incorporated into the fabric of the building. The Merzbarn is permanently displayed in one room of the gallery and is considered to be a work of international significance. Also of great importance is the Uhlman Collection of African Art. The collection, donated to the gallery by Fred and Diana Uhlman, contains an aray of sculptures, carvings, masks and jewellery, and is permanently on display in the mezzanine level of the gallery. The Hatton's collection of paintings includes works from the 14th century to the present day. Of prime importance are paintings by, amongst many others, Francis Bacon, Palma Giovane, Camillo Procaccini, Patrick Heron, William Roberts, Victor Pasmore and Richard Ansdell. Watercolours by Wyndham Lewis, Thomas Hair and Robert Jobling are also held. These works are important both nationally and on a more regional level. Limitations of space and the extensive programme of temporary exhibitions means that it is not possible to have the whole collection on permanent display, however pieces from the collection are often used in conjunction with touring exhibitions. The gallery also organises annual exhibitions of specifically selected works from the collection, usually focussing upon one particular aspect or theme. Other pieces from the permanent collection are available for private study or research by prior arrangement with the curator.
Key artists and exhibits
Merzbarn wall by Kurt Schwitters
;
Uhlman Collection of African Art, donated by Fred and Diana Uhlman
;
Francis Bacon
;
Palma Giovane
;
Camillo Procaccini
;
Patrick Heron
;
William Roberts
;
Victor Pasmore
;
Richard Ansdell
;
Wyndham Lewis
;
Thomas Hair
;
Robert Jobling
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Trails
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
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
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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