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This is AUB. A place to shape and build your work; to learn, share, provoke and collaborate.

TheGallery is a major resource for contemporary art and design in the South of England with exhibitions that have received both national and international recognition. It hosts a number of artist talks, panel discussions and other events to support the exhibition programme.

Our on-site gallery is open to the public and welcomes local and international visitors.

About us

Since opening in 1998, TheGallery has delivered an exciting and cultivated portfolio of exhibitions, including those that have toured internationally, as well as events and panel discussions. It has commissioned projects building upon the creative collaboration between Arts University Bournemouth and industry. We seek to enhance the cultural capital of the students, staff and alumni whilst providing a public platform for the arts within the region.

In 2016, we were presented with the Award for Innovation in Design Education by The Sir Misha Black Awards Committee for our innovative approach to design teaching. We received special recognition for TheGallery and for commissioning the first purpose-built Drawing Studio in the UK for over 100 years.

Our Space

TheGallery comprises four exhibition spaces located in our North Building, plus an additional space off-site in Bournemouth:

On Campus
Main Gallery (Upper and Lower Gallery)
Northwest Gallery
Live Project Space

Off-site
WestBeach, Pier Approach, Bournemouth

In addition to our permanent spaces, we host a number of projects and events, collaborating with different creative organisations like Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Pavilion Dance, The Trinity Buoy Wharf Trust and Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival.

TheGallery's creative projects have included hosting national competitions and exhibitions inside our Drawing Studio and other collaborations with students, staff, alumni and external partners. TheGallery integrated into the local community by bringing the art to Bournemouth via its partnership with WestBeach as a platform to showcase exhibitions and student work.

Find us

TheGallery

Arts University Bournemouth
Wallisdown, Poole
Dorset
BH12 5HH

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Visitor information

Public opening hours

TheGallery is open to the public at the following times:

Monday – Thursday

09.00–17.00

Friday

Closed

Saturday

09.00–13.00

Sunday/Bank Holiday

Closed

Admission to TheGallery is free.

Please note: TheGallery is closed during exhibition installations and builds, and during university closures.

TheGallery's Collections

Across our campus, we have a series of art collections on display. Our portfolio includes artwork on long-term loan from the Arts Council Collection and private collections, as well as our own art collection.

text+work

The text+work publication series promote a forum for challenging dialogue between innovative contemporary art, design and media practice, and their theoretical context. Text+work is the concept which underpins our exhibition programme, creative events and commissioned projects within the University.

Developed in 2003, text+work invites artists to develop exhibitions and events in partnership with writers and critics, who provide a supportive narrative in the form of published text to accompany the exhibitions.

The publications and essays produced by our text+work concept are commissioned writings and interviews from some of today’s most prominent curators, critics, artists, designers, filmmakers and writers.

To view our full range of publications, please visit the AUB Online Store.

Subject to availability, orders will be dispatched upon receipt of payment.
Postage and packaging are part of the price.

Get involved

TheGallery is free to everyone – check our opening times before planning your visit. Please note that opening times change during Term Time and Out of Term.

We welcome educational groups, art clubs, companies, businesses and interested parties of all ages. We offer tours, discussions and activities. To discuss your requirements contact TheGallery Office on 01202 363272 or email us at thegallery@aub.ac.uk. For schools interested in visit and workshops, please visit our Schools page for more information.

Groups will need to reserve parking. Please contact reception@aub.ac.uk regarding parking reservations.

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TheGallery's Schools and Outreach programme

TheGallery offer a diverse program of activities for schools that offer young people the unique opportunity to engage with AUB's TheGallery

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TheGallery Partnerships

TheGallery delivers an exciting portfolio of events and commissioned projects with the AUB and external venues.

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TheGallery showcases work from contemporary artists and designers, including collections on loan from major galleries and museums.

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