Our impact
Turner Contemporary is a catalyst for regeneration in Margate, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Our pioneering learning programme engages thousands of children, young people, and adults, enriching lives across Kent.
Since opening
- Turner has contributed £100 million to the local economy.
- We've welcomed over 4.5 million visitors to the gallery.
- More than 1,000 young people have had their work displayed in the gallery.
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A member of Scribbler's after-school club shows off their creation. -
Turnips and Tiny Turnips are creative play sessions designed for children aged 0-5 years old and their parents. -
Creative Lab participants in the Clore Learning Studios. These sessions support looked-after young people to get back into education. -
Turnips and Tiny Turnips are creative play sessions designed for children aged 0-5 years old and their parents. -
Staff give a tour to the Art Critics, a group of 16 and 17-year-olds who visit the gallery as part of our partnership with East Kent College. -
Artist Anya Gallaccio delivers a workshop to local primary school children. -
Members of our Access Group visit our Ed Clarke exhibition for a private tour. -
Primary school children from across Kent visited Lees Court Estate as part of our Apple a Day learning project.
In the past year
- 322,330 people visited the gallery.
- 12,000 people took part in learning sessions.
- 4,000 students from 150 schools and colleges enjoyed a trip to the gallery.
- We've supported East Kent College to deliver arts diploma qualifications to 16 and 17-year-olds.
- Save the Children have supported us to deliver our early years programme to over 500 young children.
- Our weekly programme for looked-after children has delivered 1,100 contact hours, supporting 20 young people back into school.
- We've operated as a Warm Bank to local people as part of a national programme and database of spaces.
- We've continued to partner with Pilgrim's Hospice and Age UK Thanet to offer sessions for older adults experiencing loneliness or receiving end-of-life care (Look Club), allowing them to explore artwork on display.
- Offered a free weekly drawing club and weekend creative workshops for primary-aged children.
- Continued to operate the Creative Isle Community Rail Partnership, aimed at promoting rail travel in Thanet and supporting creative community projects.
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