About Us

Morley Gallery

Morley Gallery opened in 1968 as part of the Arts Centre in Morley College. The Arts Centre, situated in an old pub adjacent to the main College building, has a painting and drawing studio and a print studio on the first, second and third floors. Morley Gallery occupies the whole of the ground floor with six imposing windows facing Westminster Bridge Road and King Edward Walk, London,SE1.

The Gallery shows between eight and twelve exhibitions a year, each exhibition running on average for one month. The annual exhibition programme usually includes exhibitions of painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, ceramics, textiles, installations, digital and sound art by independent artists and groups. Over the past 40 years many high-profile artists have exhibited in the gallery, including solo exhibitions by Peter Blake Cabinet of Curiosities and several shows by Maggi Hambling including the acclaimed Father.

Morley Gallery is an integral part of College life and there is a strong commitment to exhibit work made by Morley students.

Waterloo Centre

Reconstructed following the Second World War, the Waterloo Centre of Morley College has a long history of excellence in adult education, in particular in the visual and performing arts. The Centre maintains four internal display spaces which feature approximately eight exhibitions a year each: the Foyer Gallery at the Centre entrance, which hosts among other shows the annual Christmas jewellery exhibition; the Cardew Gallery on the ground floor which hosts digital, printmaking and fine art exhibitions; the Bawden Cases in the College refectory which are noted for their ceramics displays; and the Barry Till Gallery on the third and fourth floors which hosts displays of photography and fine art.

Chelsea Centre

Recently refurbished, the Chelsea Centre is noted for its engagement in the creative industries, including textiles and fashion, photography, fine art and digital arts including esports. It houses the Hortensia Gallery, a large purpose but gallery on the ground floor which features a dozen exhibitions a year of student art shows, visiting artists and interactive events. Once a year the entire Centre is turned over to an annual art festival, creating an interactive art tour through its classrooms and studios.

Kensington Centre

Formerly Wornington College, Kensington Centre focuses on 16-18 educational provision, with particular engagement with the visual arts including glass-making and student art qualifications. Currently under refurbishment, the centre features numerous art displays in its corridors and public areas.

Permanent Collections

Morley Exhibitions oversees an impressive permanent art collection throughout College. This includes a striking early painting by Bridget Riley in the foyer, a large painting by John Piper in the Gustav Holst auditorium and portraits of the College’s principals painted by Maggi Hambling. Miss Hambling has been a highly valued member of the teaching staff at the College since the 1970s.

Contact

General

Morley Gallery
gallery@morleycollege.ac.uk

0207 450 1969

Morley Gallery

61 Westminster Bridge Road,
London, SE1 7HT

(Lambeth North, Waterloo)

Please, use the new entrance on St George’s rd.

Opening times

Monday to Friday 12pm - 5pm

Saturday 1 - 5pm

(Please check individual exhibition pages for additional opening times)

Morley Exhibitions

Waterloo Centre 61 Westminster Bridge Road,
London, SE1 7HT (correspondence address)

Chelsea Centre Hortensia Road London SW10 0QS

North Kensington Centre Wornington Road London, W10 5QQ

(Exhibitions open as the individual Centres, but accessible 9am-5pm Mon-Sat)