Graves Art Gallery

Listing Name: Graves Art Gallery
Address: Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 1XZ
Area: City Centre
Tel: 0114 278 2600
Website: www.sheffieldgalleries.org.uk/coresite/html/graves.asp

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Welcome to Graves Art Gallery

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Adjacent to the Millennium Galleries and above the Central library, Graves is home to Sheffield's visual art collection and has been refurbished and repainted, giving works by legendary artists such as Turner and Cézanne the home they deserve.

New displays take you on a lavish journey through the collections, spanning the 16th to the 21st century and including works by famous names such as Edward Coley Burne-Jones and Bridget Riley, and local heroes such as George Fullard and Derrick Greaves.

History of Graves Art Gallery

The Graves Art Gallery opened in 1934 thanks to the financial support of local business man John George Graves, who made his fortune out of one of the country’s first mail order businesses. Graves also presented his wide ranging and important art collection to the city. This went on display in the gallery.

The Graves Art Gallery has always shown temporary exhibitions alongside the permanent displays, a policy established by the first Director John Rothenstein, who later went on to become Director of the Tate Gallery.

In 2001 the Graves Art Gallery was refurbished and the galleries restored to their original condition. The gallery’s 1930s splendour continues to provide a perfect setting in which visitors can enjoy the permanent displays and temporary exhibitions.

Opening Times:
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Open bank holidays Mondays
Closed 25, 26 December and 1 January

Admission:
FREE

Mobility Access:
Wheelchair access is currently being improved. Please phone the gallery prior to your visit for further information.

Café:
The gallery café is open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm.

Shop:
The shop in the reception area stocks an excellent range of greeting cards, gift wrap, art magazines, crafts and gifts.

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