Falmouth Art Gallery has gained nationwide recognition for its innovative education programme. It has been nominated for or won 19 major awards.
The Guardian:
‘This gallery reaches out to places other galleries simply don't reach, from disaffected youths to the very young. It was astonishing to see even babies are encouraged to come in and enjoy the art, as well as create it themselves. Every visitor of any age received a friendly welcome.'
Museums Awards for Excellence:
‘Displaying a passion for providing a resource for both school children and the greater local community this gallery shows what amazing things can be achieved with a fun approach to education.'
Awards
Interpret Britain & Ireland Awards 2003Association for Heritage Interpretation - Winner
South West Tourism
Chairman's Award for Excellence 2003
Winner
Museums & Heritage Excellence Awards 2004
Best educational initiative - Winner
Heritage Heroes 2006 - Heritage Lottery Fund Award
Winner - Museums & Archives Section
The Guardian Kids in Museums Award 2006
Winner
The Sandford Award for Heritage Education 2010
Winner
The Holyer An Gof Trophy 2012
Winner - Falmouth Frameworks
Hudson Heritage Awards 2012
Highly Commended - Stained Glass Window Project
Trip Advisor Award 2014 - certificate of excellence
The Sandford Award for Heritage Education 2015
Cornwall Heritage Awards - Highly commended for innovation 2018