The National Gallery is sending life-size reproductions of works from its collection on tour as part of The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep, a three-year project bringing paintings beyond Trafalgar Square and into public spaces across the UK. Up to 30 framed reproductions will be installed outdoors in parks, town centres and community sites, free to view for all.
The second year of the initiative will run from 1 April 2026 to 14 February 2027, with new partners including Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Kirklees, Newport on the Isle of Wight and Creative Mile in Brentford. Each location will host a tailored display created in collaboration with local organisations.
In Kirklees, works have been selected to reflect the surrounding landscape and local histories. Newport’s presentation takes the form of a town-wide trail through heritage areas and along the harbourside. Meanwhile, in Brentford, the selection will centre on the theme of love, appearing in unexpected locations throughout the area.
The project builds on earlier installations in Stoke-on-Trent, Croydon, Torquay and Derry/Londonderry. This unique form of exhibition forms part of the Gallery’s wider efforts to broaden access to the national collection by embedding it within everyday environments.
