Sunlight floods through the windows, bathing the artworks in light……Newnham on Severn is a thriving village and there are other great galleries, pubs, B&B’s and shops. To ensure there is a good balance for visitors to enjoy Newnham to the full, we welcome both commercial and non-commercial exhibitions. We couldn’t operate without volunteer support. The purchase of the building was largely made possible thanks to the generosity and support of people living in, and near to, the village.
Everyone is welcome to participate in bringing the building to life. We’re a Community Benefit Society with an eco agenda and operate on a not-for-profit basis. We value inclusivity and accessibility. We want to engage people with art and issues. For example Julia Manning’s exhibition was about the decline of eels. Another exhibition coming up will look into river pollution.
The George Cafe brings in footfall and the building is gaining a reputation as a destination for both the cafe and the Gallery. And fantastic talks and events. The sunny, soft ambience of The Gallery is ideal to host art exhibitions. The adjacent room may also be available for hire on request, to provide extra space for shows. As well as the main gallery space, there are other areas where artworks can be displayed – in corridors, other public rooms including the cafe walls. The main gallery has space to display and sell 3D* works and the courtyard could display and sell modest outdoor works.
As well as exhibitions, the George Gallery space will host a myriad of events – talks, performances, music, recitals, discussions, plays etc. We may ask if the event organiser can get into the gallery before the gallery closes. Any disruption will be kept to an absolute minimum when that occurs.
*3D works will need discussion as to placement so as not to intrude too much into the floorspace when events take place..
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU VISIT THE GALLERY BEFORE BOOKING
THE GALLERY FEES
The George Gallery will be open from 11am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday. So 5 x 5 hour days per week.
NOTE: previously 10.30am).
We seek to keep the cost of access to the building as fair as we can, but of course need to cover the
building costs, services and professional staff where needed. In 2025 the daily service charge will be
£18* per day and a 25% commission fee, which includes VAT. We provide:
● a professional hanging system
● plinths
● a projector by request
● professional support from The George is you need advice or guidance
● inclusion in our What’s On marketing
● benefit from our mailing list
*having calculated our service costs we had no choice other than to raise the service charge for 2025
HOW TO BOOK/CONTACT US
Do pop in to see the spaces available and let us know when you are coming so someone will show
you around. Email us bookings@thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk. Or use the contact form on our
website. Please be patient, we have a small team, so it may take a few days to reply.
● Put Exhibition Enquiry in the subject line of your email to us.
● In the email send your name, telephone number and link to your website if you have one.
● We will send you a document showing dates available before booking. Be sure to check
whether there are any events planned during the dates you want. If the event booking is in
italics it is provisional – do check with us about this as things change fast.
● Please note the rates shown above apply only to bookings for 2025. If you wish to book
beyond that we can discuss a fair way forward.
● We require a deposit of £50 which will be non-refundable if a cancellation is made less than
one month before the exhibition is hung. If all goes ahead as planned that £50 will
contribute towards the service charge.
