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Sir Frederick Gibberd began a private collection of artwork in 1935 formed around three characteristic features: each picture had to be by a British artist; the artist had to be living; and each picture had to be a watercolour, a drawing or a print.

In 1977, he presented Harlow Council with 10 of the artworks and these formed the basis of the 'Frederick Gibberd Collection of 20th Century British Watercolours and Drawings'. Before his death in 1984 he donated a further 33 works resulting in a collection that contained pieces by many of Britain's most influential artists of the period. This charming collection is a permanent feature at the Gibberd Gallery, a purpose built space with two exhibition areas.

Click here to view the artists

Temporary exhibitions are displayed on the central walls of the Gallery and the changing exhibition programme is an eclectic mix of work from both local artists and artists of World-renown.

 




The Gibberd Gallery Summer Events Programme with a host of events planned for the summer. Click on the following events for more information:

Children's Sculpture Workshops

Cut & Slot Sculpture

Guided Sculpture Tours 
9 September 2007  - 16 September 2007

Henry Moore Talk

Lee Grandjean Talk

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