The New Art Gallery has enjoyed a close working relationship with Walsall College over the years and has provided inspiration for generations of artists developing their artistic practice and careers. Students benefit from the wisdom, advice and experience of their tutors.
A series of works by artist Hannah Maybank. The Gallery’s Garman Ryan Collection has had a pivotal influence on her development as an artist.
Works are included in a wide range of media.
Frank Auerbach, Marc Balakjian, Stephen Conroy, Lucian Freud, Leon Kossoff, Celia Paul, Dorothea Wight
A major exhibition, featuring artworks acquired for Walsall’s Permanent Collection through the Cultural Gifts Scheme, administered by Arts Council England.
This prestigious collection was donated to the people of Walsall in 1973 by Kathleen Garman. Kathleen had grown up in Wednesbury, lived her adult life in London, but wanted to give something back to her home county, believing it was important for culture to exist outside of the capital.