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Pier Arts Centre

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The Pier Arts Centre, Museum & Art Gallery in Orkney.
www.pierartscentre.com
01856 850209 FREE ADMISSION

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The Pier Arts Centre in Stromness, Orkney was established in 1979 to provide a home for an important collection of British fine art donated by the author, peace activist and philanthropist Margaret Gardiner (1904 – 2005).

The permanent Collection includes works by major 20th Century artists Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson and Alfred Wallis, amongst others, as well as contemporary art by Sean Scully, Eva Rothschild and Olafur Eliasson. The Collection also includes local artists including Sylvia Wishart and Stanley Cursiter.
Although small, it is regarded as one of the finest collections of the period in the UK. A Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland, key works are regularly loaned to prominent exhibitions around the world. The Pier Arts Centre is also a partner of Tate, and exchanges programmes, ideas and skills with the Plus Tate network of visual arts organisations across the UK.

The Centre also curates a year round programme of changing exhibitions and events for the education and enjoyment of the general public.
Housed in a complex of buildings with a rich history, the Centre re-opened in July 2007 following a major redevelopment. This included creating a stunning award-winning new building on one of the piers which characterise the historic town of Stromness.

The Pier Arts Centre acts as a focal point for the local artistic community. It has a valuable library and archive which is accessible to the public, and runs a programme of education and outreach activities for groups of all ages.

The Pier Arts Centre is a Scottish Registered Charity No SC014815a

Address: 28-36 Victoria St, Stromness KW16 3AA, UK
Phone: 01856 850209
moc.ertnecstrareip@ofni
State: Orkney
City: Stromness
Zip Code: KW16 3AA

opening times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed


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Reviews
Got a chance to display my work in this amazing gallery! Won't soon forget the experience. Beautiful building and aleays unique and original displays of work.
7 years ago (28-02-2018)
Beautiful gallery with a fine permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
7 years ago (02-05-2018)
This place deserves to be better known. Why is it not shouting about its fantastic collection of modern art? Items from permanent collection always on display and interesting temporary exhibitions. The well written labels give great insight into the character of Margaret Tait who donated her collection as the starting point. Worth travelling a long way to visit.
8 years ago (28-06-2017)
Simply fantastic. A spacious gallery over 3 floors in a wonderfully designed space overlooking the harbour. The collection of art includes artists of national significance such as Hepworth and Nicholson as well as artists with links to Orkney such as Cursiter and Wishart. Lovely reference space to browse art books on the top floor.
8 years ago (05-08-2017)
Modern and Interesting exhibits. Looked a little sparse, perhaps waiting for more exhibit s to arrive.
8 years ago (22-09-2017)
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