The Platform Gallery

Where to find us

Platform Gallery
Station Road,
Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JT.
Tel. 01200 443071
Fax 01200 414556
e-mail: alexander.stephens@ribblevalley.gov.uk
e-mailing list :email 'subscribe' to mailto:artsnews@ribblevalley.gov.ukfor updates on exhibitions and events.

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
We close on Christmas Eve at 1pm

NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS

Due to the Christmas holidays and annual stock take the gallery exhibition space and shop will be closed until Saturday 16th January 2010.

The Gallery shop will be open from Saturday 16th January 10am - 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.

The Gallery exhibition space will re open on Saturday 23rd January with the launch of our exhibition Black and Gold.

2010 OPENING TIMES

Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4.30pm.
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays, including Good Friday and Easter Monday.

PLEASE NOTE - Apart from the Christmas period the gallery is closed on Sundays. We also close on Bank Holidays, including Good Friday and Easter Monday

The Gallery

The Platform Gallery is situated in the historic market town of Clitheroe in the heart of the Ribble Valley. The gallery is located in a prime position in the old railway station building, built in 1870. The gallery was awarded an Arts Lottery Grant in 2001 and was totally refurbished to provide an airy contemporary craft exhibition space, shop and education facilities.

Exhibitions

The Platform Gallery hosts up to 8 exhibitions per year, including solo, group and themed shows. The emphasis is on high quality contemporary craft by both national and local makers.

2009 exhibitions
2008 exhibitions
2007 exhibitions

Shop

The shop features an ever-changing selection of ceramics, glass, wood, textiles and jewellery and much more! Our opening hours are Monday - Saturday from 10am - 4.30pm. The Craft Shop remains open whilst exhibitions are being changed. The shop has credit card facilities and gift vouchers are available. All sales from the exhibition or the craft shop from £100.00 up to £2000 can be purchased through the Own Art loan scheme. Please call the gallery for details or see www.artscouncil.org.uk/ownart.

Mailing List

Get regular updates on Platform Gallery exhibitions, workshops and events. Just e-mail 'subscribe' to: mailto:artsnews@ribblevalley.gov.ukand we will add you to this free information service.

Workshops and Activities

We provide workshops and talks alongside every exhibition throughout the year. During August we also run children's craft workshops. Please contact the Platform Gallery on 01200 443071 for details. The education room is available for hire to artists and community groups for creative activities, talks, workshops, exhibitions etc. The room is available for sessions running from 1 hour to a full day. Please contact the gallery on 01200 443071 for more details or to discuss opportunities and ideas.