The Artlease Scheme

Whether you are a large or small company, would you like to lease a work of art like these for display in your reception, boardroom, or any public or office areas.

Original and distinctive works of art add a special something to any room. You can chose from a range of styles and subject matter for example would you like something featuring Southampton or Hampshire scenes. Paintings are always examined and treated prior to lease in order to be displayed in the best possible condition.

If you are interested in artlease, we will arrange for you to view the paintings in our art store. Once a selection has been made the conservation department will arrange the transportation for you. An original work of art can be leased from just £85 per annum depending on the work requested

For further information regarding the hire charges and terms and conditions please contact Tim Craven on 023 8083 2203, or email tim.craven@southampton.gov.uk

Each year the city lends approximately 25 works of art from its collection to a range of historic and contemporary art exhibitions throughout the world. Many of the exhibitions are seminal in the establishment of the artist's status and impact in art history.

The works are appreciated and enjoyed by substantially larger audiences than at Southampton which builds upon the reputation of the city art gallery and its collection. For more information about loans, please email the Lead Curatorial Officer on tim.craven@southampton.gov.uk or telephone 023 8083 2203.

Southampton City Art Gallery maintains history files relating to all artists whose works are in the permanent collection as well as a small library containing related monographs, publications and exhibition catalogues. These records are made accessible to the general public through a supervised appointment scheme and are also accessible to staff and freelance workers involved in the interpretation of the collection.

For more information please send an email to art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk or telephone 023 8083 4563.

Southampton City Art Gallery maintains a slide library containing some 20,000 images. Slides cover all types and styles of art of all periods and includes slides of works in the permanent collection.

The slides can be borrowed by members of the public for renewable one month periods free of charge. The service is run on an appointment only basis by a volunteer.

For more information please send an email to art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk or telephone the Slide Librarian on 023 8083 4563.

Is your group interested in hearing about particular works of art? Are you interested in finding out about the works that are now currently on display? We offer tours and talks to groups, by appointment only, for £60. Find out more or contact us by email on art.gallery@southampton.gov.uk.