Site Gallery facts for kids
Site Gallery at 1 Brown Street
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| Location | 1 Brown Street, Sheffield, England |
Site Gallery is an art gallery located in Sheffield, England. It's a special place that focuses on art made with videos, computers, and live performances.
The gallery is found on Brown Street in Sheffield's Cultural Industries Quarter, which is an area known for creative businesses. Site Gallery is a hub for contemporary art (art made in our time) and offers many exciting things to see. They have lots of exhibitions, talks by artists, and even festivals. Often, when there's an exhibition, the gallery also hosts public events like artist discussions, film showings, and creative workshops. The gallery was first known as Untitled Gallery.
Sharna Jackson became the Artistic Director in July 2018, working alongside Judith Harry.
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About Site Gallery
Site Gallery is a registered charity. This means it's a non-profit organization that needs to raise money to put on its exhibitions and events. The gallery officially started in 1979 with help from Yorkshire Arts, which is part of Arts Council England. It began as a photography gallery in the Walkley area of Sheffield in 1978.
How the Gallery Grew
Between 1979 and 1985, the gallery grew. It added spaces for workshops, offices, and darkrooms for developing photos. It also started sending its exhibitions to other places around Britain. In 1988, the gallery moved to its current home at 1 Brown Street, guided by its director, Matthew Conduit.
In 1995, Site Gallery started showing new digital and multimedia art, alongside its traditional photography. A year later, in 1996, the gallery officially changed its name to Site Gallery. In July 2014, the gallery received more funding from the Arts Council to make its building bigger and improve the exhibition spaces.
What You Can See
Site Gallery shows art from artists both in the UK and from around the world. They often display new artworks for the first time or bring international pieces to the UK. The gallery features a mix of photography, installation art (art set up in a specific space), electronic media, and film and video work.
Many famous artists have shown their work here, including Sophie Calle, who had her first UK solo show at Site Gallery. Other artists who have exhibited include Susan Hiller, Mat Collishaw, Susan Philipsz, and Mike Kelley. Site Gallery has also premiered works by groups like Forced Entertainment.
The gallery also has a shop where you can buy items made by artists and designers, as well as magazines and greeting cards.
Artist Programs
Site Gallery has a special program called Site Platform. This program offers residencies for visual artists based in the UK. During a residency, artists get time and space to work on their art projects.
Learning and Young People
Site Gallery has an education program that works with young people from across South Yorkshire. The goal is to get them excited about and involved in contemporary art.
In 2009, the gallery started the Site Young Apprentice Scheme (SYAS). This program gives young people aged 14 to 21 a chance to learn about the art world. They work closely with the gallery on many creative activities and projects. Past projects have included working with schools and writing groups from different towns in the region.
