ArtSway

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ArtSway is the contemporary visual arts venue in the New Forest.

Situated in a small rural village in the New Forest, ArtSway aims to bring cutting edge contemporary art to the community. The gallery is a white cube space set in a converted coach house and an extension build by architect Tony Fretton.

On show is a changing programme presenting high quality contemporary art including painting, photography, video and craft. The exhibiting artists are both from the UK and from abroad. Along with the exhibitions, talks, tours and workshops for both children and adults, are offered. An artist in residency scheme is also provided.

We encourage artists from all backgrounds and with all disabilities to apply for this scheme. For more information contact the gallery.

ADMISSION FREE

ArtSway is supported by;

Arts Council England, Hampshire County Council, New Forest District Council and the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

Opening Times

Tuesday to Sunday: 11.00am-5.00pm

Location

ArtSway is situated in Sway, a village in the New Forest near Lymington.

Address / Contact Details

ArtSway, Station Road, Sway, Hampshire, SO41 6BA Telephone: 01590 682260

Fax: 01590 681989

Email: mail@artsway.co.uk

Accessible Parking

Parking accessible to disabled visitors is available in front of the gallery.

Non-disabled visitor parking is available in the ArtSway car park located at the end of our gardens. Follow signs from Station Road.

Public Transport

Sway Station, which is on the main train line to London, is located 2 minutes walk from ArtSway. The station is fully accessible for wheel chairs.

The Gallery Building

ArtSway is a single storey building with full access for wheelchairs.

The Gallery has a low reception desk to the left of the entrance.

Seating is located throughout the Gallery building.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilet for wheelchair users is located to the right of the entrance.

Access

ArtSway is committed to providing an accessible, friendly and welcoming environment for everyone.

All staff are disability / access aware.

For all access enquiries, please contact ArtSway Audience Development Officer, Mette Houlberg at:

Telephone: 01590 682260 ex. 16

Fax: 01590 681989

Email: mette@artsway.org.uk

Guide Dogs

Guide dogs are welcome. A bowl of water is available upon request.

Orientation Tours are available on a one to one basis for all visitors. Contact the Audience Development Officer for more details or ask at Reception.

Description / Touch Tours are available for all visitors. Booking essential by contacting the Audience Development Officer.

BSL Signed Events

Regular signed talks and tours are available upon request Contact the Audience Development Officer for more details.

Language Interpreted Events provided for international, non-English speaking visitors.

To arrange an interpreted tour, contact the Audience Development Officer by letter or email, which will be interpreted in the gallery. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee interpreters for every language.

Group Visits / Workshops

ArtSway encourages group visits. We offer free tours of the exhibition, which can always be tailored to the needs of the group

Organisations, clubs, societies, educational groups, families and children are especially welcome. Offsite, community and educational visits and talks are also available upon request.

To arrange a group visit, contact the gallery.

ArtSway also has an extensive education programme published in our brochure. We welcome everyone. If special equipment is needed, please contact the gallery prior to the workshop.

Accessible Format Information

Our brochure is available in a range of accessible formats including large print, Braille and on audio cassette / description.

Please ask at receptionor contact the Audience Development Officer. Brochure in large format can be downloaded from our website.

Exhibition information in printed large format information is readily available in the gallery as standard. Audio guides and a copy in Braille are on the front desk. For other sources of alternative format information and or to receive printed information via email, contact the Audience Development Officer.

Website

The ArtSway website can be located at;

www.artsway.org.uk

The accessibility of our website is currently being improved.

Shop

To the left of the entrance is the ArtSway shop.

Our gallery shop sells high quality craft including handbags, jewellery, textile and ceramics. There is also a selection of art books, catalogues, calendars and postcards. Prices are displayed in a fairly large print, but there will always be a staff member available in the shop to answer questions.

We offer discount for members of the ArtSway Friends scheme and for main sponsors.

Mailing List

 If you would like to receive FREE regular updates on our exhibition / events programme, you can subscribe to our mailing list. Please send a blank email to:

info-@artsway.org.uk

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If you require emails in a specific format please contact the Audience Development Officer.