Winner's Citation
The Art Fund Prize 2008

"The commitment and contributions of local people, joined to an innovative partnership between an independent charity and its supportive local authority, have created a beautiful new museum and gallery for Woking.  Cleverly combining local history, the visual arts and architecture which shrewdly adapts to the site, the Lightbox has given the town both a flagship building and a new public space where visitors of all ages and backgrounds can feel comfortable.  The Judges were impressed by Lightbox’s imaginative local history gallery, its accessible approach to presenting art, and its lively programme of temporary exhibitions, events and educational provision.  Above all, they were struck by the open and welcoming ethos of the staff and volunteers, and by the organisation’s determination to continue to involve the community in the whole range of its work."

Sue MacGregor
Chairman of the Judges