Shipley Art Gallery
Shipley Art Gallery in Gateshead is the North East's leading gallery of design and contemporary craft.
The gallery began collecting contemporary art made in Britain in 1977, and over the last three decades has become an important centre for contemporary craft, with holdings that include ceramics, wood, metal, glass, textiles and furniture.
Explore the permanent collection
Discover a wide range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and textiles fro the unique to the everyday. Browse over 300 objects that explore the history of design, from teapots to tequilla glasses, lunchboxes to lanterns and chairs to candlesticks.
Intriguing local artwork
Don’t miss the iconic Blaydon Races by Newcastle artist William Irving. The renowned painting depicts a major event on Tyneside in the 19th and early 20th centuries and portrays many local characters in the composition.
Henry Rothschild Study Centre
This collection features more than 330 examples of 20th century craft and design amassed by Henry Rothschild, including work by leading ceramicists working in Britain and internationally since the 1950s.
Saltwell collection
Explore glassware and ceramics, taxidermy, bird eggs, insects, minerals and fossils from a collection that was originally held at Saltwell Towers, until the house fell into disrepair in the 1970s. Now after 50 years in safe storage, the collection is once again on display for the public to enjoy.
Art workshops
Shipley runs regular activities and courses so children and adults alike can participate in creative workshops and learn new skills.
Visitor information
Address
Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 4JB
01914 771495
Opening times
Tue- Fri: 10am-4pm Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: Closed
Exclusions and safety measures
Increased cleaning around the building
Our staff will greet you at a distance. Some may be wearing facemasks or visors (this is their choice and not compulsory under government guidance) and we have new screens at our till points
Hand sanitiser stations
Some areas of the gallery remain closed (the lounge and workshop) until it is safe to reopen
Visitor information
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