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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery contains traditional and modern art, including sculpture and installations

The Gallery houses work by Old Masters as well as an international collection of porcelain and Swansea china.

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The 20th Century is also well represented with modern painting and sculpture by Hepworth, Nicholson, Nash alongside Welsh artists such as Ceri Richards, Gwen John and Augustus John.

The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council of Wales.

Admission Free
Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm
Closed  Mondays (except Bank Holidays)

Exhibitions

Anthony Shapland:A Setting
Anthony Shapland:A Setting*
Anthony Shapland - Suddenly After a Long Silence

12 April - 22 June, Main Gallery



Celli (2007) photo of oil on canvas by Gareth Hugh Davies, taken by Stephen Ball
Celli (2007) photo of oil on canvas by Gareth Hugh Davies, taken by Stephen Ball*
Gareth Hugh Davies - Olion

12 April - 25 May, Room 1



Walter Keeler, Green Jug on stand with crabstock handle, 2007, whieldon-ware, 22cm high
Walter Keeler, Green Jug on stand with crabstock handle, 2007, whieldon-ware, 22cm high*
Walter Keeler - An Artist's Selection

24 April - 6 July, Craft Gallery



John Piper, South Wales View (Swansea West), c.1975 © The Piper Estate 2008
John Piper, South Wales View (Swansea West), c.1975 © The Piper Estate 2008*
Friends of the Glynn Vivian - 50th Anniversary Exhibition (1958-2008)

1 March - 29 June, Rooms 6 & 7



Features

Exterior of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Exterior of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery*
Swansea Open 2008: Annual Exhibition

Swansea Open 2008: Important changes to the Information Sheet



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Keith Arnatt - Cat
Keith Arnatt - Cat*
Films from past exhibitions

We have a selection of films about the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery's past and present exhibitions for you to enjoy



Museums & Galleries Month
Museums & Galleries Month*
Museums and Galleries Month

May 2008 is Museums & Galleries Month.




Further Information

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery shop
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery shop*
Art Bookshop

Art Bookshop


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contact us 3*
Contact Details


School class by sculpture
School class by sculpture*
Education

Education is provided at the Gallery as part of the Museum Service's 4-site education scheme.


In Transit Ensemble
In Transit Ensemble*
Events Programme Spring 2008

Events to support the exhibitions at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery


Keith Arnatt - Cat
Keith Arnatt - Cat*
Films from past exhibitions

We have a selection of films about the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery's past and present exhibitions for you to enjoy


Friends of the Glynn Vivian
Friends of the Glynn Vivian*
Friends of the Gallery

The Friends, established over forty years ago, is a thriving group seeking to foster interest in all the Gallery's activities and to support the Purchase Fund.


Craig Wood, Carmarthen-Leeds Return, 2000
Craig Wood, Carmarthen-Leeds Return, 2000*
Glynn Vivian Permanent Collection

A broad spectrum of visual arts, which includes work by old Masters, as well as a collection of porcelain and Swansea china.


Alfred Parsons R.A. Orange Lilies, Broadway
Alfred Parsons R.A. Orange Lilies, Broadway*
Now showing at the Glynn Vivian

Here is more information on current shows at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery


glynn viv by night
glynn viv by night*
Previous exhibitions at the Glynn Vivian

You'll find information, images and films about previous exhibitions by following the links below


Exterior of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Exterior of the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery*
Swansea Open 2008: Annual Exhibition

Swansea Open 2008: Important changes to the Information Sheet



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This page was last updated on 21 April 2008

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Contacts
Contact Details
email: glynn.vivian.gallery@swansea.gov.uk
tel:  01792 516900
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