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The Shipley Art Gallery opened in 1917 with a collection of 504 paintings bequeathed by local solicitor Joseph Shipley. Since then the collection has grown to include nearly 800 paintings and collections of works on paper, decorative art and contemporary craft. The Shipley’s art collections were designated as being of national importance in 1998 and include local favourite, William Irving's painting The Blaydon Races. In 1977 the Shipley began collecting contemporary art made in Britain. Over the last 25 years the venue has become established as a national centre for contemporary craft and has built up one of the best collections outside London, including ceramics, wood, metal, glass, textiles and furniture.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Shipley Art Gallery

Disabled Access at Shipley Art Gallery

There are four steps to the main entrance at the front of the Gallery. To the left on the main entrance, on the side of the building, there is a 10 metre long ramp to an automatic door leading to the reception and shop area. Once at the top of the ramp there is level access to shop, reception and galleries. There is level access around the ground floor of the Gallery. The lower ground floor is accessible via a staircase but can also be reached by wheelchairs around the side of the building. Please alert staff on the front desk if you require this access.

Accessible parking at Shipley Art Gallery

The Gallery is situated on Prince Consort Road, close to Gateshead Central Library. There is free parking with a 2 hour limit outside the Gallery. There is one accessible parking bay directly outside the Gallery for the use of blue badge holders.

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Toilets features at Shipley Art Gallery

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.