Our mission and values
New perspectives. Creative lives.
Our mission is to share and stimulate new thinking on British art and to play a pivotal role in the creative lives of the widest possible audience.
We explore new perspectives on British art from 1900 to now through an ambitious programme of exhibitions and creative opportunities for all.
We invite people from all walks of life to explore our world class collection in a distinctive setting in the heart of Chichester.
What makes us different?
Original exhibitions
We present exhibitions that say something new about British art from 1900 to now. We explore relevant subjects with fresh angles and celebrate well-known, overlooked and emerging artists.
A ‘collection of collections’
We care for a world class collection of Modern British and contemporary art, largely formed of donations by passionate collectors over 35 years. We continue to make it accessible and show its relevance to today.
A part of people’s creative lives
Our wide range of creative opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds helps them to discover how art can have a place in their lives.
A distinctive home
We welcome visitors to the distinctive setting of an 18th century townhouse and a 21st century gallery in the heart of historic Chichester on the south coast of England.
Our values
Pallant House Gallery exists to explore new perspectives on British art from 1900 to now. It is our role to expand, question and explore the parameters that define Modern British art so that our exhibitions and programmes are always relevant, rigorous and inclusive.
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