Development of the Sackler Centre, 2008
The Sackler Centre for arts education at the V&A
Sackler Centre for arts education at the V&A
In September 2008, the Sackler Centre for arts education at the V&A opened with generous support by the Dr Mortimer and Theresa Sackler Foundation.
Housed in the Henry Cole Wing the opening of the centre more than doubled the space previously allocated to education in the Museum and was designed to accomodate informal and self-directed learning as well as formal education.
Facilities in the centre included an art studio, digital media lab, workshops for artists in residence, a public space for display of the work of participants in the V&A's on-site and national programmes, seminar rooms and an auditorium.
The Sackler Centre design ensured that in addition to being an integral part of the Museum, the centre would be capable of functioning separately as a multipurpose arts centre and venue, operating at times outside normal Museum hours.
The Hochhauser Auditorium was generously funded by Andrew Hochhauser in memory of his parents Ruth and Romain Hochhauser.
The V&A also gratefully received support for the Sackler Centre from the the following donors:
The Zochonis Charitable Trust
The Rayne Foundation
The Peter Harrison Foundation
CHK Charities Limited
And other donors
Designer
The Sackler Centre for arts education was designed by Softroom who also designed the V&A's Members Room and the Jameel Gallery.
This development was completed as part of FuturePlan
FuturePlan is transforming the V&A by revitalising visitor facilities and redisplaying the collections. Using the best architects and designers, we are bringing the V&A into the 21st century and restoring modern design and innovation to the heart of the museum.
Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950
From 19 May 2012 the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion Galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.
Book nowShop online
Kinnerton Street, Wilton Place, SW1 (Custom Print)
Kinnerton Street, Wilton Place, SW1, by Phyllis Dimond (1911-2008). Watercolour. London, UK, 1943.
Buy nowEvent - Subsidy, Patronage & Sponsorship : Theatre and Performance Culture in Uncertain Times
Thu 19 July 2012–Sat 21 July 2012
CONFERENCE: The V&A and the University of Reading are organising an international conference related to the major AHRC project, ‘Giving Voice to the Nation': the Arts Council of Great Britain and the development of theatre and Performance in Britain 1945-1995.
Book online
