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:
Other gallery spaces show a range of exhibitions throughout the year. There are regular events including artist and curator talks, Get Crafty family activity days, concerts and fairs. Donations are welcomed, but entry is free to the gallery.
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
June 6th to August 4th
June 6th to August 4th
June 6th to August 4th
June 6th to August 4th
June 6th to August 4th
June 6th to August 4th
June 6th to August 4th
June 6th to June 10th
June 6th to August 4th
June 6th to August 4th
June 10th
July 25th to August 31st
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