Opened in September 2008, the F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio in Banbridge is dedicated to the memory of Banbridge-born sculptor Frederick Edward McWilliam, one of Ireland’s most influential and successful artists. Frederick Edward McWilliam was born in Banbridge on the 30th April 1909. He died in London in 1992 and the executors of his estate donated the sculptor's studio and its contents to the town of his birth. The gallery and studio houses the collection in a superb exhibition facility of gallery, garden and reconstructed studio. It also provides a tourist information centre, café and craft shop.

Designer & Makers 2009 Exhibition
Running until 17 January 2010, the Designers and Makers 2009 exhibition is a stunning showcase of fine craft and design featuring the work over 40 well-established and up-and-coming talented craftspeople from Ireland and the UK. Rising stars of the design world, including Rachel McKnight, David Withers, Helen O’Hare, John Lee and Rachel O’Neill exhibit alongside well-established figures such as Michael McCrory, Peter Meanley, Karl Harron, Erika Marks and Ann McNulty. The exhibition will also introduce the public to the work of many emerging designers, including Alison Lowry, Catherine Keenan, Jane Allen, Claire McMahon and Finnish textile artist Heli Miikkulainen-Gilbert. Many of the works in the exhibition are for sale.

Gallery Talks and Tours
Gallery staff are on hand at all times to assist the public with information and to respond to enquiries. Free tours operate from Monday to Saturday from 11.00am to 11.45am. Group tours may be arranged by appointment.

School Visits
Post primary school class visits may be arranged by appointment and a two-week notice is advisable.

Quails at the Gallery
Quails offer the award-winning and high quality foods for which the family-run business is well renowned. The café is open Monday to Saturday from 9.00am until 5.00pm and Sunday from 11.00am until 5.00pm

Crafts at the Gallery
The gallery showcases beautifully handcrafted products made by talented designers and makers of jewellery, ceramics, fashion accessories, interior products and gifts. The gallery also provides an individual or corporate commissioning service for those looking for that very special item for presentation.

Opening Hours
The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10am until 5pm and Sunday from 1pm until 5pm.

Contact:
F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio
200 Newry Road, Banbridge, Co. Down BT32 3NB
T: 028 4062 3322
E: femcwilliam@banbridge.gov.uk
W: www.femcwilliam.com