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Barge Gallery
Related Waterways:
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal,River Avon (Stratford)
A unique floating gallery.
The Barge Gallery is situated onboard a traditional narrow boat permanently moored in the canal basin in the Bancroft Gardens, Stratford-upon-Avon. It was established by local artist Dylan Izaak in the year 2000 and is thought to be the first of its kind.
Dylan had worked as a street artist beside Stratford's picturesque canal basin for many years. It was while watching the canal boats that he first came up with the idea of The Barge Gallery. The concept was to set up a gallery to promote and sell the work of top local artists, as well as provide a unique attraction for locals and tourists.
In May 2007, The Barge Gallery passed into the ownership of Alan and Ingrid Thornton, whose aim is to continue with Dylan's original concept of creating a friendly and non-intimidating gallery, where everyone feels welcome to walk onboard, have a browse and enjoy a unique shopping experience.
