National Gallery to Launch 'Collected' Touring Show of Acceptance in Lieu Acquisitions
The National Gallery in London is set to launch 'Collected,' its first-ever exhibition focused on items and artworks acquired through the Acceptance in Lieu and Cultural Gifts programs, starting on 22 May 2027. This event will run until 5 September 2027 before it begins a tour across the UK. Managed by Arts Council England for the UK Government, these programs support all four home nations. The exhibition will showcase a rich history of art, demonstrating how private collections have become part of public heritage and the teamwork involved in preserving them. Over the years, countless items have been donated at no cost to public institutions, enabling visitors to discover their stories.
Key facts
- 'Collected' opens at the National Gallery on 22 May 2027 and closes 5 September 2027
- It is the first exhibition of works acquired through the Acceptance in Lieu and Cultural Gifts schemes
- A nationwide tour follows the National Gallery run
- Arts Council England delivers both schemes on behalf of the UK Government
- The schemes benefit all four home nations
- Thousands of objects have been allocated free of charge to UK public museums, galleries, libraries and archives
- The show covers centuries of art transferred from private to public collections
- The exhibition examines the partnerships involved in preserving shared cultural heritage
Entities
Institutions
- National Gallery
- Arts Council England
- UK Government
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom