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​THE SENTINEL GALLERY

Now taking bookings for 2021/22

The Sentinel Gallery is a modern purpose-built gallery in the heart of Wivenhoe available to hire by artists and art groups wishing to exhibit their work in a professional setting.



Here you can see a rough plan of the gallery and facilities - it is to scale.
 
​Wall A = 210cms x 130cms = 2.7 sq m of hanging space over storage cupboards.
Wall B = 220cms x 220cms = 4.80 sq m of hanging space.
Wall C = 250cms x 220cms = 5.5 sq m of hanging space.
Wall D = 150cms x 220cms = 3.3 sq m of hanging space.
Wall E = same as D.
Wall F = 120cms x 220cms = 2.6 sq m of hanging space.
Wall G = 140cms x 220cms = 3 sq m of hanging space.

A total of  25 sq m of hanging space.  In addition we  have many plinths and display cabinets that can be used too to supplement the wall space.
 

Gallery Use & Access:
The Gallery is primarily designed for the exhibition of artwork but we are happy to discuss others ideas.

Covid Protocol:
All those hiring the space are required to follow current government guidelines.  If due to Covid restrictions it is necessary to cancel or postpone your exhibition or event your full deposit and hire charge will be refunded - so please relax!!
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Gallery Opening Hours:
Flexible opening times between 10 am- 5 pm
We are able to open for evening events up to 10.00 pm by arrangement
 
Gallery Facilities included in the hire:
  1. Display Window.
  2. Wireless Internet.
  3. ​Credit Card payment facility - or please feel free to bring your own machine if you have one.
  4. Display stands, plinths, small picture easels, lockable tall glass cabinets and three counter top jewellery display cases.
  5. Two mailshots to The Sentinel's database via MailChimp - the first 28 days before the first day of your event, the second a few days before your event commences.  You must provide a pdf. of exactly what you'd like included in the mail shot.  Max 200 words and 3 jpegs.  We will also post your event on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
  6.  Display of poster (you provide) on the board adjacent to the front door of the gallery.  Please email and we can print a copy for our use for you.  No bigger than A4 please.
  7.  Hanging system: fixed rails to be used along with picture hooks provided by the gallery.  No holes in the   walls please.  If you need to stick anything to the wall, please use "White-tack".  
  8.  Disabled Toilet Facilities.
  9.  Tea/coffee making facility. Microwave.
  10.  Flexible Lighting.
  11.  Cupboard Storage for stock items.
  12.  Local Signage    
   10.    Private viewing evening by arrangement.  We also provide glassware and a dishwasher!!

Fees & Charges:
The Sentinel Gallery is available to hire in weekly units. From Thursday 10.00am to 5.00pm on the following Wednesday. 
Week rate : £300

Deposit:
£100 deposit is payable to secure your booking.  This will be returned promptly once the gallery is vacated cleaned, clear of all rubbish and undamaged.
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  • Phone/email or come and talk to Lorraine or Pip or better still please complete the google form in the link below.
  •  07769 945 793/info@thesentinelgallery.co.uk  
  • Full terms and conditions will be supplied with the booking contract.

If you are interested in hiring The Sentinel Gallery
​STEP 1 ....... please complete the enquiry form below:

 https://forms.gle/4wjuB26sdj9BTr4j6
If this link doesn't work - please copy and paste into your browser - thank you.

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The owners, Lorraine and Pip George, are also proud to be trustees of The Rob George Foundation, a charity established in January 2014 in loving memory of their youngest son Rob, who died of acute myeloid leukaemia, aged 21. 

Lorraine is a keen artist, working in acrylics and mixed media.  Her studio is based at The Sentinel Gallery. www.lorrainegeorgeART.com
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All proceeds from the Sentinel Gallery including sales of Lorraine's work will be donated to www.therobgeorgefoundation.co.uk
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