A modern art gallery, the Pier Arts Centre in Orkney was established in 1979 to provide a home for an important collection of British fine art donated to ‘be held in trust for Orkney’ by the author, peace activist and philanthropist Margaret Gardiner (1904 – 2005). Alongside the permanent collection of paintings which includes works by Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Alfred Wallis, the Centre curates a year round programme of changing exhibitions and events for the education and enjoyment of the general public.
The Centre re-opened in July 2007 following a two year, £4.5 million Lottery funded redevelopment of its buildings and facilities and is housed in a complex of buildings that sit on one of the many piers that characterise the historic town of Stromness.
The Pier Arts Centre acts as a focal point for the local artistic community and its outward looking and open attitude helps keep the Centre on the cultural ‘radar’ for many in the UK and beyond.
Admission free.
Opening hours:
Mon – Sat, 10.30am – 5pm
Our Collection
Fine Art
This collection comprises three main components: (1) 67 paintings, prints, drawings, collages and constructions, which were donated by Margaret Gardiner in1978 - many of the works are by the St Ives group of artists, and were executed during...
Keywords
Decorative & applied art, Design, Fine art
Pier Arts Centre
28-30 Victoria Street
Stromness
Orkney Islands
KW16 3AA
Tel: 01856 850209
Fax: 01856 851462
Email:
info@pierartscentre.com
For more information visit:
http://www.pierartscentre.com
The Enitre Collection cared for by Pier Arts Centre is a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland