The George Wyllie Foundation 2019

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The Charitable Purposes of the George Wyllie Foundation (GWF) are the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture and the advancement of education, with particular reference to the promotion of enjoyment and appreciation of the displays of the artworks of the Scottish artist George Wyllie MBE (1921 to 2012). The charity continues to work with Inverclyde Council and other local and national agencies to establish a gallery at the Greenock Ocean Terminal. The gallery (the Wyllieum) designed by Richard Murphy Architects and constructed by Heron Bros under the direction of Inverclyde Council finally opened in the Greenock Ocean Terminal in April 2024. The gallery, which is free to enter, received 27,000 visitors in its first year of operation, being open from Wednesdays to Sundays except when ships are docked on Mondays and Tuesdays. The retail shop is stocked with local crafts, Wyllie merchandise and good quality souvenirs. Shop proceeds support the operating costs.

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