Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange has two outstanding, contrasting venues available for hire for workshops and private and corporate events
NEWLYN ART GALLERY
Newlyn Art Gallery is situated in a historical John Passmore Edwards building at the entrance to Newlyn village. An elegant garden area and views over the sea and Mount’s Bay enhance its beautiful coastal position.
The first-floor studio is available to hire for up to 50 people standing, or 30 people seated. The large, airy room has a panoramic window with views of Penzance Promenade and Newlyn Harbour. In the summer months The Garden Café area can be included as an additional outdoor space to the side of the gallery.
THE STUDIO
- Studio size 9.3m x 4.8m (window size 9.3m x 1.7m)
- Capacity 30 seated / 50 standing
- Projector & screen (85cm x 114cm)
- Digital TV screen & speaker
- Free fast wi-fi
- Sound proof
- Blackout blinds (although do be aware there are sky lights in this room)
- Private access
- Fully licensed private bar or BYO option (corkage charged at £5 per bottle)
- Tea & coffee making station
- Garden area with seating, benches and festoon lighting
- Disabled access – wheelchair available at gallery and lift to first floor
The Studio is perfect for a range of events, such as birthday celebrations, an intimate wedding, memorial service or wake, work meeting or awayday, training or workshops with use of the Garden Café if the weather is good.
Take a look around The Studio at Newlyn Art Gallery
A tour of The Garden Café at Newlyn Art Gallery
THE EXCHANGE
Located right in the heart of Penzance, The Exchange retains the industrial feel of the original telephone exchange it occupies. Its striking glass façade transforms this spacious building from a light-filled daytime setting to glorious evening venue.
The Engine Room is available to hire for up to 110 people standing or 60 people seated. Perfect for large groups or blended online sessions, The Engine Room has a fully integrated AV system, including a projector, 75-inch TV screen, hanging mic and speakers. It also has two small sinks and storage areas – perfect for art workshops.
THE ENGINE ROOM
- Engine Room size: 12.18m x 5.31m
- Capacity: 60 seated / 110 standing
- Free fast wi-fi
- Two small sink areas
- Two storage areas.
- Electric black out blinds
- Dimmable lighting
- Fully licensed private bar or BYO option (corkage charged at £5 per bottle)
- Tea & coffee making station
- Disabled access – wheelchair available at the gallery
Have a look around The Engine Room
THE EXCHANGE CAFÉ
- Capacity: 30 seated / 50 standing
- Two comfy sofas
- Fully stocked bar
- Corner for younger visitors, complete with children’s books and art materials
- A tall bar with bar stools
- Free wi-fi
Have a look around The Exchange Café
Whichever venue you choose, our creative environment and changing exhibition displays will add atmosphere to your event.
The yellow chairs used in The Engine Room chairs are made from 70% recycled plastic.
We use low VOC, water-based and bio-based paints throughout our buildings.
SUPPORT
Every hire of our venues helps us in our aim to show the most exciting of contemporary visual art from around the world and to support emerging artists living and working in Cornwall. It also enables us to provide inspiring and enduring learning to individuals, families and schools. Your support is crucial in enabling us to plan confidently for the future.