The New Art Gallery wishes to support artists currently based in the West Midlands through acquisitions of works made in response to world events over the last year. Artists are invited to submit proposals for existing paintings, drawings, photographs or prints to be acquired for the Gallery’s Permanent Collection.

Click here for: Criteria and how to apply

Following updates from the Government this week, The New Art Gallery Walsall will remain temporarily closed to the public until at least Wednesday 17 February 2021.

More so than ever, it is important to be able to access arts and culture. We will continue to share content about our collections and exhibitions online.

More information can be found on our News page.

Our children’s workshops have gone digital!

Join in online with our Children’s Workshop and create works of art from home. See our the What’s On page for Children’s Online Workshops, with a new workshop each Wednesday #WednesdayWorkshop

Oliver Jones

A new series of films which aim to provide insights into the particular skills and techniques employed by artists.

A new film from Oliver Jones, is the third film in this series.

The New Art Gallery Walsall is now offering digital STEAM worksheets for Primary School age children to work on at home.  The downloadable worksheets are FREE and we would love you to have a go.

STEAM  – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math. It’s an integrated approach to learning that encourages  independent thinking. It engages real-world applications, utilizing goal-oriented learning, develops problem solving skills and promotes meaningful collaboration.  Share photos of your creations with us by tagging us in on social media @newartgallery,  Facebook  or by sending photos directly to us through messenger or via email at info@thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk  We can’t wait to see what you create!

Permanent Collection

Floors 1 & 2

Throughout 2020 on Floors 1 & 2 we are presenting the majority of Walsall’s renowned Garman Ryan Collection.

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Kathleen and Sally series

Throughout 2020

Floor 2

To coincide with the display of the Garman Ryan collection through 2020, work by Birmingham based artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood will displayed within our Floor 2 temporary exhibition space.

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Throughout 2020

Community Gallery, Ground Floor

20 artists from the Gallery’s Collections have been selected by Director Stephen Snoddy, one to represent each year of the first 20 years of The New Art Gallery.

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