The Platform Gallery
The Platform for Contemporary Craft in Lancashire
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Where to find us
Platform Gallery
Station Road,
Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JT.
Tel. 01200 443071
Fax 01200 414556
e-mail: platform.gallery@ribblevalley.gov.uk
e-mailing list :email 'subscribe' to artsnews@ribblevalley.gov.uk for updates on exhibitions and events.
Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4.30pm.
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays, including Good Friday and Easter Monday.
REVISED OPENING HOURS
The Gallery will be closed from 25th December - 16th January inclusive (for annual stock take).
The gallery's shop will be open as usual from Saturday the 17th of January. Monday - Saturday 10am - 4.30 pm.
The gallery's exhibition space will be open as usual from Saturday the 24th January.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you would like to exchange goods bought before Christmas we will be lengthening return dates on your receipts because of our extended closure. If this is inconvenient please knock and the staff will try to help.
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.
Next exhibitions - Open 24th Jan 2009
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: artsnews@ribblevalley.gov.uk and 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.
