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Conservation work and a new learning space at Victoria Art Gallery

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25 August 2023
The Upper Gallery will temporarily close to visitors from the 4 September for conservation work
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The gallery team will start putting the collection of artworks into storage on 4 September, before work begins to replace the glazing of the historic roof above the gallery. At the same time work will begin to create ‘The Studio’, a brand-new creative learning space for schools and the local community. 

Whilst work is ongoing, the Lower Gallery will remain open to the public for a programme of inspiring temporary exhibitions. The two projects – conservation repairs and creation of the learning space – have been planned alongside each other to minimise the closure of the Upper Gallery and reduce the impact on visitors.

Works to the roof will help protect the Grade II listed building and artworks for the future. Replacement of the existing glazing will form a substantial part of the work, alongside work to the existing blind system, to control the level of sunlight more effectively.

The Studio will host a much wider range of learning activities than is currently possible in the Gallery, with a specially designed space that meets all the requirements of Clore Learning Standards for workshops, classes, and creative groups. Ahead of opening we will work with community and learning partners to develop a rich programme of activities to make best use of these new spaces.

Until then our lower galleries will remain open, and we have a great programme of exhibitions coming up, including the current exhibition with textile artist Kaffe Fassett, and a stunning celebration of Surrealism in Britain and an exhibition of local painter Gail Mason, both opening in October.

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