Galleries · West Midlands
The New Art Gallery Walsall
In or near Walsall Wood.
The New Art Gallery Walsall — Modern and contemporary art gallery in Walsall, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Walsall · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The New Art Gallery Walsall is located at postcode WS2 8LG and is accessible via Walsall railway station, which is just 0.2 km away. Entry to the gallery is paid, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
The New Art Gallery Walsall is an art gallery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2000. Designed by Caruso St John. Wikidata describes it as: "Modern and contemporary art gallery in Walsall, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.5857°, -1.9859°.
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Summary from the official site
The New Art Gallery Walsall features a diverse range of contemporary art exhibitions and a permanent collection, including works donated by Kathleen Garman. Visitors can explore various artistic practices and themes, including migration and industrial history, through ongoing and temporary exhibitions.
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From the Wikipedia article
The New Art Gallery Walsall is a modern and contemporary art gallery in the town of Walsall, in the West Midlands, England. It was built with £21 million of public funding, including £15.75 million from the UK National Lottery and additional money from the European Regional Development Fund and City Challenge. The Gallery is funded by Walsall Council and Arts Council England; this funding is further supplemented by its own income generation. Admission is free. Its first Director was Peter Jenkinson. In May 2005, former BALTIC director Stephen Snoddy was appointed as director.
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Background
Architecture
Designed by the architects Caruso St John after winning an international design competition, it opened in January 2000, replacing the town's old gallery and an arts centre that had been closed by the council almost a decade earlier. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 5 May 2000, during her visit to the West Midlands. The New Art Gallery's stark building won several architectural awards and attracted over 237,000 visitors in its opening year. In 2000, the gallery was shortlisted for the prestigious Stirling Architecture Prize. The five-story building is clad in pale terracotta and has a floor area of 5000 m2. The interior of the Gallery features a heavy use of concrete and…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5857, -1.9859
- District
- Walsall
- Parish
- Walsall, unparished area
- Postcode
- WS2 8LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walsall and Bloxwich
- Established
- 2000
- Nearest railway station
- Walsall — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7753511 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The New Art Gallery Walsall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Walsall art gallery.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The New Art Gallery Walsall?
- The New Art Gallery Walsall is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS2 8LG), in the parish of Walsall, unparished area.
- What is The New Art Gallery Walsall?
- The New Art Gallery Walsall — Modern and contemporary art gallery in Walsall, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The New Art Gallery Walsall?
- The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS2 8LG.
- When was The New Art Gallery Walsall built?
- Built or established in 2000. Designed by Caruso St John.
- Who owns The New Art Gallery Walsall?
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- How do I get to The New Art Gallery Walsall?
- The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS2 8LG.