Exhibition Loans
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The Arts Council Collection is the principal source of modern and contemporary loans to museums and galleries across the UK.
From 2016 to 2017, the Arts Council Collection lent 1,349 artworks to exhibitions in the UK and internationally, which were seen by nearly 2 million visitors.
The Collection welcomes requests for loans from galleries and museums as part of their exhibition and display programmes. Loans to UK museums and galleries are usually free of charge. Formal applications for loans should be made in writing to the Director, Arts Council Collection, at least six months in advance.
To enquire about the availability of works, please contact: loans@southbankcentre.co.uk
New Touring Exhibitions from the Collection are launched each year and travel throughout the country.
The Long Loan scheme provides loans to museums, galleries and other public institutions such as universities, charities, and hospitals.