mission gallery
Mission Gallery is one of the most inspiring spaces in Wales for the
contemporary arts. A unique, architecturally beautiful space, the building is a
rich resource for the local and wider community providing artists at all levels
and experience, opportunities to display and make work while developing our
audiences enjoyment, understanding and knowledge of art. Founded by artists in
1977 as ‘Swansea Arts Workshop Gallery’, Mission Gallery has since developed a
national and international reputation for presenting dynamic and distinctive
programming. Boasting a proud forty year history of delivery and a strong
reputation for supporting and nurturing artists, Mission Gallery has taken
artistic risks; showing ambitious, diverse work by established and emerging
artists across all disciplines, from Wales and beyond. Mission Gallery has a
thriving Learning and Participation Programme aimed at all ages and abilities,
building strong and meaningful cultural partnerships within artistic and
education institutions. Mission Gallery is proud of the important
collaborations, projects and exchanges developed with cultural organisations in
New York and Venice, building our international work through programming,
partnerships and residencies . Housed in a Grade II listed building in Swansea’s
Maritime Quarter, Mission Gallery began its existence as a voluntary artist run
body, evolving into a professional organisation funded by Arts Council of Wales
in 2003. Governed by a voluntary board of directors, the management, programming
and running is maintained by a small and dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
Mission Gallery has a long track record of successfully forging meaningful and
sustainable partnerships across the city, in particular with Swansea College of
Art who are key partners.
