Towner Art Gallery


One of the southeast’s most exciting exhibition spaces, this purpose-built structure has temporary shows of contemporary work on the ground and 2nd floors, while the 1st floor is given over to rotating themed shows created from the gallery’s 5000-piece collection. Events take place in the new auditorium and the free tour focuses on the climate-controlled art store; see the website for details of both.


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