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Museum Details
Pier Arts Centre, Orkney
Victoria Street
Stromness
KW16 3AA
Orkney
Scotland
Collection details
Fine Art
Facilities
Shop: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01856 850209
General information (Fax)
:
01856 851462
E-mail
:
info@pierartscentre.com
Website
:
www.pierartscentre.com
Description
The Pier Arts Centre in Stromness houses a remarkable collection of 20th Century British art. The collection charts the development of modern art in Britain and includes key works by Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson and Naum Gabo among others.
The Centre's founder, Margaret Gardiner (1904 -2005), was a close friend of many of the artists represented in the Pier Gallery Collection and her decision to give a large part of her personal collection to the people of Orkney led to the opening of the Centre in 1979.
The Gallery also presents a changing programme of local, national and international exhibitions and events. The Collection and temporary exhibitions are housed in two stylishly converted buildings that lie at the heart of a conservation area, which recognises Stromness' unique townscape. Together all these factors provide a pleasurable and entertaining experience for the visitor to the Pier Arts Centre.
Key artists and exhibits
Barbara Hepworth
;
Ben Nicholson
;
Naum Gabo
Articles
VOTE! The Art Fund Prize 2008 - The 24HM People's Vote Continues
Art Fund Prize For Museums And Galleries 2008 - Long List Revealed
VOTE! Art Fund Prize 2008 - 24 Hour Museum Launches People's Vote
Orkney Set To Receive £2.8m Lottery Funding For Heritage Projects
Ten Museums And Galleries In Running For Art Fund £5 Million
£4.5m Orkney Pier Arts Centre At Stromness Reopens To The Public
Scottish Collections In Smaller Museums To Benefit From Recognition Scheme
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Disability Access
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Facilities
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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