SOUTHAMPTON CITY ART GALLERY
The foundation for an art gallery in Southampton was laid out in 1911 in the will of Robert Chipperfield, a local pharmacist, Southampton councillor and Justice of the Peace. Importantly the will established a trust fund for the purchase of works of art and stipulated that the money could only be spent after consultation with the Director of the National Gallery. A further bequest fund was added from the will of another councillor, Frederick William Smith in 1925, exclusively for the purchase of paintings. In 1939 the collection moved to its permanent home in the Civic Centre building, designed by the Architect E. Berry Webber. The gallery has since been able to acquire works by its own private means through various bequest funds and with the generous assistance of various grant giving bodies. There have also been several significant bequests: by Arthur Jeffress (1961), Dr David and Liza Brown (2002) and most recently the Schlee bequest of over 100 prints, drawings and paintings (2013). The gallery attracts art-lovers, curious amateurs as well as those who simply enjoy the atmosphere of a gallery. Southampton City Art Gallery offers the opportunity to enjoy high quality exhibitions ranging from painting, sculpture and drawing to photography and film, as well as permanent collection and displays that change regularly to ensure new experiences with each visit. Free to enter and conveniently located right next to SeaCity Museum, the venue caters for families. You can enjoy gallery trails through the exhibitions, monthly art clubs and a fantastic range of activities for all ages. Suffolk artists who have exhibited at Southampton include Michael Carlo and David Carr.
Website: https://southamptoncityartgallery.com
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