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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.
  • Stories of Gateshead through the ages.
  • Treasures From The Shipley Art Gallery

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.

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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

Saltwell Park Museum

June 6th to August 4th

Exhibition
Saltwell Park Museum

Angel of the North Maquette

June 6th to August 4th

Exhibition
Angel of the North Maquette

Excess and the Everyday

June 6th to August 4th

Exhibition
Excess and the Everyday

Treasures from the Shipley Art Gallery...

June 6th to August 4th

Exhibition
Treasures from the Shipley Art Gallery Collection

Shipley Art Challenge

June 6th to August 4th

Exhibition
Shipley Art Challenge

Behind-the-scenes tours

June 6th to August 4th

Exhibition
Behind-the-scenes tours

Online exhibition: Winter Wellness...

June 6th to August 4th

Exhibition
Online exhibition Winter Wellness Postcard Project

Dry Run 2023

June 6th to June 10th

Exhibition
Dry Run 2023

Refracted Commentary

June 6th to August 4th

Exhibition
Refracted Commentary

The Blaydon Races

June 6th to August 4th

Exhibition
The Blaydon Races

Fun Floristry: Make a Floral Arrangement

June 10th

Exhibition
Fun Floristry Make a Floral Arrangement

Summer: Family Arts Festival

July 25th to August 31st

Exhibition
Summer Family Arts Festival

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