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The Anthony Shaw Collection comes to York

The Anthony Shaw Collection comes to York

Dated: 19/09/2011

Long term loan of prestigious collection makes York Art Gallery world leader in British studio ceramics  Read more

Hidden area of York set to be opened to public for spring 2012

Hidden area of York set to be opened to public for spring 2012

Dated: 02/08/2011

A once hidden area of York could be transformed into a new landscaped garden and arts space as early as spring 2012. Read more

Objects for a Landscape

Objects for a Landscape

11 February - 10 June, 2012

A major new exhibition of Gordon Baldwin's sculptural ceramics goes on show next month - watch him at work in our new film Read more

Get your hands dirty this half term holiday

Get your hands dirty this half term holiday

14 - 17 February

Look to the skies for inspiration as we create clouds out of clay... Read more

Friends of York Art Gallery

The Friends of York Art Gallery play an active part in supporting our organisation. New members are always welcome and can take part in talks, teaching, trips and social events, as well as receiving exclusive invitations to private views. Click here to visit the Friends' website.

Image: John White Abbott, The Minster at York from the City Walls, 1791
Acquired with the help of a grant from the Friends of York Art Gallery, 1987

What our Visitors Think

'A wonderful place for children to come to express themselves. My grand-daughters when visiting York love to come here. Well done!'

Visitor to York Art Gallery