The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Alexandra Road
Swansea, UK
SA1 5DZ

Tel: +44 (0)1792 - 516900
Fax: +44 (0)1792 – 516903
E-mail: glynn.vivian.gallery@swansea.gov.uk
Official Website - http://www.swansea.gov.uk/glynnvivian/

Free Admission
Open: Tuesday – Sunday
Closed: Mondays (Except Bank Holidays)
Opening Times: 10am – 5pm

The Gallery's Permanent Collection

The original bequest of Richard Glynn Vivian includes work by old masters as well as an international collection of porcelain and Swansea china. The twentieth century is also well represented with modern paintings and sculpture by Hepworth, Nicholson and Nash alongside Welsh artists such as Ceri Richards, Gwen and Augustus John and Alfred Janes. These are housed in the handsome classic Italian-style gallery building, complemented by the contemporary art programme in the modern wing.

View the history of The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

Education and Art in The Community

Education is provided at the Gallery as part of the Museum Service’s ‘4-site’ education scheme. The Gallery encourages a friendly atmosphere that allows young people to feel comfortable as they develop their critical awareness and practical skills through first hand experience of art and craft work guided by the Education Officer. Community projects encourage participation from all sections of the city and county. The Arts Development Officer is available to offer help to those who want to involve their local group with the arts.

Exhibitions Programme

The Gallery presents a lively exhibitions programme of predominantly contemporary art in a local, national and international context. Past shows include Certain Welsh Artists, Terry Setch, David Nash, Philippa Lawrence, Jenny Savage and future shows will present new work by Mariele Neudecker, Shimabuku, Rut Blees Luxemburg and contemporary Welsh artists. Past historical shows include Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci from the Royal Collection, and in May 2003, there will be a centenary celebration of Swansea artist, Ceri Richards, and at the same time, a contemporary focus on the work of Glenys Cour.

Art Bookshop

The Gallery bookshop stocks the most recent publications on Contemporary Art, Photography, Applied Art, Architecture, Fashion and Design and Art History and Theory. With an exciting range of Art Books, Magazines, Greetings Cards and Postcards, it is the perfect place to browse for that special gift or card.

Friends Of the Glynn Vivian

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. With a busy schedule of events, including a distinguished series of lectures by eminent art historians and critics, the Friends also contribute their time generously to the Gallery’s activities. Details available from the Gallery Reception.

And for Young Friends

For a small fee, children between 6 and 16 can register as a Young Friend of the Gallery. Once a term, information about forthcoming exhibitions is mailed to all members, together with details of workshops which usually take place during school holidays. Details available from the Education Officer.

Wheelchair users Access

The Gallery’s outdoor sculpture court offers ramped access to the ground floor, where toilet facilities have been adapted for wheelchair users.

The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is part of Swansea Museums Services
in the Culture and Recreation Department of the City and County of Swansea.