Three West Midlands based artists selected for The Stay at Home Residency series during lockdown

The New Art Gallery Walsall has adapted its Studio residency programme in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic to support three artists to produce work from their homes between May and July this year. Following an open-call to artists based in the West Midlands, the Gallery received 60 varied proposals from a diverse range of artists working across the region. The many challenges that artists are facing during lockdown were well articulated. In selecting, we were keen to see opportunities for artistic and professional development during these challenging times, to support creative approaches to practice amid imposed restrictions and to explore the benefits and possibilities of sharing with an online audience.

We are delighted to announce that the selected artists are Farwa Moledina, Faye Claridge and Antonio Roberts and we look forward to working with each of them over the coming months.

For more information see the artist’s individual pages on our website, listed on the What’s On page.

The Stay at Home Residency series – open call out

Open Call-out for The Stay at Home Residency series (May, June & July 2020)

The New Art Gallery Walsall is adapting its studio programme in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic to offer a series of stay at home residency opportunities for artists based in the West Midlands. Between May and July 2020, three artists will receive support to develop work from the safety of their home. See Submitting a Residency Proposal for full details. Application deadline: Friday 24th April, 10am

Children’s workshops going digital!

Our much loved children’s workshops will being going online! Join us from home to take part in our various workshops. This Easter we’ll have Saturday Playdates, Tuesday Tots, Wednesdays for All and Thursday Skills. Our talented Artist Educators are working hard to provide their workshops digitally so you can all join in from home. Keep an eye out on our website in the What’s On section and keep an eye on our Facebook page for alerts and updates about which workshops will be available. We’ll upload them all to the relevant sections on our website in Families so that they are there for whenever you feel like getting creative! Please do share your creations with us by tagging us on social media – Facebook @newartgallerywalsall and Instagram @thenewartgallerywalsall or send them to us via messenger, or at info@thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk We can’t wait to see what you create!

The New Art Gallery Walsall temporary closure to the public, from 2pm, Thursday 19th March 2020

The New Art Gallery Walsall temporary closure

2pm, Thursday 19 March 2020

To all our supporters, friends and visitors,

For over 20 years The New Art Gallery Walsall has been bringing people, art and artists together. However, in light of the developing situation with COVID-19, the welfare of our visitors and staff must come first. That is why Walsall Council have taken the decision to close the Gallery to the public, until further notice, from 2pm, Thursday 19^th March.

All scheduled events for the coming months have been cancelled; we will review which of these can be rescheduled for a later date. If you have paid for a ticket for one of our events you will be refunded.

Please continue to visit us online at our website and on social media for any updates and for access to the Gallery, its exhibitions and collections.

Thank you for your support – we don’t know yet when we will reopen, but we look forward to welcoming you back when we do.

Until then, stay safe and take care of yourselves and loved ones.

Work with Us! Current vacancies at The New Art Gallery Walsall

We currently have two vacancies at The New Art Gallery Walsall for:

Front of House Manager

Learning & Engagement Coordinator

Application deadline (EXTENDED) 5th April.

See our Opportunities page for more details and to apply.

Shout out: STALLS STILL AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL CRAFTERS

The New Art Gallery Walsall is hosting a special shopping event day on Sunday 1st December, 12noon-4pm, as part of Museum Shop Sunday, with bespoke craft stalls, entertainment, artist demonstrations and a drop in children’s workshop.

STALLS STILL AVAILBLE FOR LOCAL CRAFTERS – Please email the gallery via info@thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk with contact details and a bit about your craft!

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Museum Shop Sunday celebrates the unique and exciting shops which play such a vital role in helping arts, cultural and heritage attractions to survive and thrive. Over 1,000 cultural venues worldwide will be putting on special events with special offers and discounts.

By shopping at your local museum or gallery, you are actively contributing to its future sustainability.

New Gallery Families, February-June 2019 Leaflet is now available to download

Floor 1 Garman Ryan Collection gallery closed for exhibition install

Please note that Floor 1 Garman Ryan Collection gallery is closed this week for install of our forthcoming exhibition Rodin: rethinking the fragment and will re-open on Saturday 2 February.

Our Season Preview for Sculpture in Focus; Daniel Silver; Rodin: rethinking the fragment and Sarah Taylor Silverwood Daphne is on Thursday 7 February, 6-8pm. All welcome.