Latest News from Watts Gallery

Watts Gallery recently had the pleasure of working with the young people from Barn Youth Project. The film was titled 'An Artists Village' and focused on Mary and G.F Watts time in Compton.

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The Watts Gallery Trust is announcing four new appointments. Nicholas Tromans will be the Gallery’s new Curator, Kara Wescombe is the new Head of Learning and MaryAnne Stevens and Sir Mark Jones have joined the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Through these new appointments, the Trust is seeking to extend its goal to establish Watts Gallery as an international centre for the study of Victorian art, social history, craft and design, enhancing all that has been achieved through the successful £10 million restoration which was generously supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and many Trusts, Foundations and individuals.

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Kids in Museums volunteer Maggie Monteath has been a freelancer at Watts Gallery since its recent restoration. Last week she went as a visitor...

"A family outing to a gallery that only exhibits the work of a now not so famous Victorian artist may not sound like the most exciting day out but you’ll find that Watts Gallery are becoming more family friendly by the moment."

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Watts Gallery was awarded Gold in the 'small attraction of the year' category at the Beautiful South Awards.

The Beautiful South Awards are now in their 22nd year and recognise businesses and destinations across the tourism industry for their exceptional levels of customer service and dedication to raising standards. 

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