THE HEPWORTHWAKEFIELD

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‘One of the most exciting and beautiful galleries in the United Kingdom’— Sir Nicolas Serota, Director of Tate

As the birthplace of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, two of the most important artists of the 20th century, the Wakefield district is the home of modern British sculpture. The Hepworth Wakefield reflects this standard of excellence in all that we do. Our spectacular galleries and well-designed public spaces offer versatile and attractive entertaining and meeting venues. We are ideally placed for easy access by car via the M1 and M62 motorways, and by train – our mainline station means that we are a short two-hour trip from London.

The Hepworth Wakefield is the UK’s major new art gallery located in the heart of Yorkshire on the River Calder in Wakefield’s Waterfront district.

With 5000 m2 of space, The Hepworth offers the newest and most dramatic venue in the region. Designed by the acclaimed David Chipperfield Architects – winners of the Stirling Prize – The Hepworth Wakefield is architecture on a grand scale as one of the largest and finest galleries outside London. Our stunning galleries and public spaces combine dramatic design, world-class exhibitions and state of the art facilities, making The Hepworth Wakefield an ideal location for the event planner looking to convey a sense of prestige, modernity and occasion.

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WHY WAKEFIELD?

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The Auditorium The purpose-built auditorium is situated on the ground floor of the building, overlooking the River Calder. An expansive window provides breathtaking riverside views and supplies generous amounts of natural light. Fully fitted with Wi-Fi and extensive audio-visual facilities, the auditorium offers flexibility and comfort for up to 125 guests as a theatre layout and 90 guests in a ‘cabaret’ arrangement. The auditorium is available Tuesday – Sunday all day and evening.

Gallery One The magnificent first floor galleries promise to dazzle your guests, and can host evening events for up to 275 people. The impressive pitched roofs of the galleries respond to the scale and rooflines of the surrounding industrial heritage, and their large picture windows provide eye-catching views of the River Calder and the city of Wakefield.

Enjoy drinks and canapés in gallery one surrounded by iconic artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries and explore the collection displays in the adjoining galleries at your leisure, for a truly memorable event. Gallery spaces are available evenings only Tuesday – Sunday.

Learning Studios

The learning studios offer flexible spaces for a wide range of events and activities.Situated on the ground floor, the studios can be can be adapted as a large meeting area for up to 50 guests or divided into two smaller breakout rooms. The learning studios are available Tuesday – Sunday evenings and Tuesday – Friday during the day.

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The reception area and entire ground floor, including café, auditorium and learning studios can be hired out exclusively Tuesday – Sunday evenings only.

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The ground floor offers a performance and conference space, educational workshops, a café and public facilities as well as administration and back of house areas.

The exhibition spaces are located on the upper floor, with smaller rooms for earlier works and larger rooms for contemporary works. Windows in The Hepworth Wakefield’s gallery spaces offer visitors views of Wakefield’s skyline and the medieval Chantry Chapel.

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Maximum Capacities Auditorium: Theatre style 125, Cabaret style 90 Learning Studios: Theatre style 50 Car park: 70 spaces

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The café welcomes visitors during the daytime, and by night doubles up as a kitchen facility capable of catering for up to 250 guests. Proudly serving the freshest locally sourced ingredients and produce, The Hepworth Wakefield can provide a fully licensed bar and wide range of delicious menus to suit a variety of events and budgets. The café can be hired Tuesday – Sunday evenings.

Whatever your event, The Hepworth Wakefield can offer fascinating and insightful talks and guided tours to suit your needs. Bespoke workshops and seminars with artists and educators can be provided to create a unique team-building session or away day. Our seamless event management will ensure your event runs smoothly and successfully.

During our opening year, The Hepworth Wakefield will welcome 150,000 visitors to enjoy our collection displays, cutting-edge contemporary exhibitions, innovative public events and engaging education programmes for learners of all ages. Every year, a significant portion of the funding for this work must come from private sources, including corporate giving.

The Hepworth Wakefield actively encourages the involvement of businesses and corporate partners at a variety of levels. Whether your company seeks brand enhancement, targeted marketing reach, or the fulfilment of your social responsibility agenda, we have a corporate support package to suit you. Whatever the level of involvement, you can be assured that the results – improved lives and an improved economy – benefit us all.

Now is the perfect time to get involved in the early stages of this amazing project. Please contact Cynthia Wainwright, Head of Development for further information, cynthiawainwright@wakefield.gov.uk.

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Situated close to the M1, within one mile of a major mainline station, and just two hours from London Kings Cross, The Hepworth Wakefield is ideally located for easy access.

By road from the north

Exit the M1 at junction 41 and take the A650 towards Wakefield. Go through three roundabouts and continue onto the A61 signposted for Barnsley. Continue through two roundabouts, at the third set of traffic lights turn right towards A61 /Bridge St and use the turning circle at the new waterfront development to turn right. The gallery is on the first left.

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Exit the M1 at junction 39 and take the A636 Denby Dale road towards Wakefield. At the second roundabout turn right onto the A616 Asdale road, pass Asda on your left and continue to follow A61 for about three miles. Pass the new waterfront development on your left and The Hepworth Wakefield is on your left.

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The gallery is conveniently located one mile from Wakefield Westgate station and 0.3 miles from Kirkgate station.

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