Loans
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts lends widely to public exhibitions within the UK and internationally. We welcome requests to lend items from the collection to public exhibitions that contribute to knowledge and understanding of their subject.
Scroll down to see the artworks currently on loan and find out where you can visit them. This page also explains how you can borrow an artwork from the Barber.
Loans Moratorium:
Please note that due to refurbishment works, the Barber Institute is currently unable to process any new loan requests.
Subject to the usual 12 months’ notice for international loans, and 9 months’ notice for UK loans, we welcome loan requests for exhibitions opening from January 2026.
Current Loans
Click on the images below to see where you can view our current loans.
Simone Martini, Saint John the Evangelist
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
Siena: The Rise of Painting (1300-1350)
7 October 2024 to 26 January 2025
Photo: Ben Davis