Re-Glazing Angels 2023

Many of the paintings in our permanent collection urgently need re-glazing. Some works are almost impossible to enjoy as reflections seriously impair the view. More importantly, UV light harms the artworks whereas modern, non-reflective glass stops UV damage and helps to conserve the paintings for future generations to enjoy.

Re-glazing Angels will raise funds to protect and enhance items that have been improperly glazed in the past (some even with Perspex) or add protective glass to items that currently have nothing. Other than two paintings included because of immediate need, we are starting with items from the super Animals in the Art Gallery exhibition which is in the Wolsey Art Gallery until April 2024. Framing will take place in situ over the coming months and if the campaign is successful, we plan to include other pieces from the wider collection in the future.

All donations however large or small are welcome: we will pool gifts to enable as many items as possible to be reglazed. If you prefer, you can donate the full amount to protect an individual item, but this is on a first come first served basis (those marked * are already spoken for). In these cases, your generosity will be recognised in perpetuity with an entry into the Borough’s register of artworks.

Our Angels giving levels are:

Gabriel – £350 for the largest pieces

Raphael – £250 for medium works

Archangel – £150 for smaller individual pieces

Angel – £50,

Seraphim – £25

Cherubim – £15 for gifts made in the name of children

Thank you for being an Angel

*Updated 15 November 2023

Cecil Lay (1885-1956) – Contrasts No.2