Salisbury gallery gains Arts Council accreditation
It shows the Young Gallery is well-run with collections properly maintained
Salisbury's Young Gallery has been awarded accreditation by Arts Council England for the first time.
The Young Gallery is a free art museum located upstairs on the first floor of the city's Wiltshire Council run Library.
It has a collection of over 4,000 artworks, prints, sculpture, books and photography.
The new accreditation is a benchmark for well-run museums and galleries, showing it's properly managed by the Young & Creasey Gallery Trust.
It also confirms they're taking proper care of their collections, sharing them with visitors and keeping them safe for future generations.
Accreditation opens up more funding opportunities and gives access to professional advice and support.
The Young Gallery has also been awarded a ÂŁ2000 grant from Museum Development South West to help the museum communicate how donations support their work and enable visitors to give small donations through a contactless donation point and a digital platform.
Cllr Richard Clewer, Leader of Wiltshire Council said:
“It is fantastic news that The Young Gallery has been recognised by the Arts Council England for its professionalism and sound management. This accreditation will make it possible for the gallery to develop and grow, opening the door to exciting new opportunities to bring art to Salisbury in the future.”
Dr Emily Dunbar, Curator and Gallery Manager said:
“Securing Accreditation for the newly merged Trusts is a fantastic step forward for the Young Gallery and means we will be able to continue to provide vibrant, free exhibitions and engagement with our collection.
“We are also very grateful for the Small Open Grant as this will help us to communicate the charitable status of the Young Gallery, while also enabling an easy, modern way for people to support the museum and its free programming.”
Emmie Kell, Director Museums and Cultural Property at Arts Council England said:
"We’re delighted that the Young & Creasey Gallery Trust has been successful in gaining their Accreditation status. This means that their Collections will be looked after and maintained offering inspiration, enjoyment and learning for the local community and visitors to enjoy now and in the future.”