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Shipley Art Gallery

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Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of arts and design on show in the friendly surroundings of the Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead.

The Shipley Art Gallery is the North East's leading gallery for contemporary art and design and has one of the best collections of ceramics, wood, metal, glass, textiles and furniture outside of London. It is also home to William Irving's painting The Blaydon Races and The Henry Rothschild collection of studio ceramics. This includes work by all major makers and studios working in ceramics during the 20th century in the UK.

The Shipley's permanent exhibitions include:

  • the Designs for Life gallery, a showcase featuring more than 300 objects made over the past 2,000 years.
  • the Saltwell Park Museum, a display of objects from the old Saltwell Park Museum.
  • Treasures From The Shipley Art Gallery.
  • Makers in Clay: British Studio Pottery, this display features highlights from the collection and it is the first time that many of these pieces have been on public display.

Other gallery spaces show a range of exhibitions throughout the year. There are regular events including craft workshops, artist and curator talks, family activity sessions, concerts and fairs. Entry is free to the gallery, donations are welcomed. Charges may apply for special events.

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Opening Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00

Thursday 10:00 - 16:00

Friday 10:00 - 16:00

Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday CLOSED

Bank Holidays CLOSED

Telephone: 0191 477 1495

info@shipleyartgallery.org.uk

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Events at Shipley Art Gallery

Embroidered Autumn Landscapes with...

September 13th

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Embroidered Autumn Landscapes with artist Louise Goult

Crafty Kids

September 16th to October 21st

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Crafty Kids

Pottery Pumpkins

October 4th

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Pottery Pumpkins

Acrylic Pouring Course: Christmas...

November 1st to November 1st

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Acrylic Pouring Course Christmas serving boards

Needle Felting Class: Christmas...

November 7th to November 21st

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Needle Felting Class Christmas decorations

Fun Floristry: Christmas Wreath Workshop

November 15th to December 6th

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Fun Floristry Christmas Wreath Workshop

Fun Floristry: make a Christmas Basket

November 22nd

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Fun Floristry make a Christmas Basket

Fused Glass Christmas Decorations with...

November 22nd

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Fused Glass Christmas Decorations with Kimoci Glass

Christmas Craft Market

November 29th

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Christmas Craft Market

Family Workshop: Christmas Cookie...

December 13th

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Teen and Adult Workshop: Christmas...

December 13th

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