The Mead Gallery is part of the Warwick Arts Centre, situated on the University of Warwick campus, outside Coventry. The Gallery was established in 1985, and was named after Phil Mead, a Coventry businessman who developed support for the University of Warwick and for its Arts Centre. The Mead Gallery operates within an academic calendar and presents exhibitions during term-time only. During University vacations the gallery becomes a venue for Warwick Conference Park. The Mead Gallery does not have a permanent collection, but does benefit from a very close relationship the University of Warwick Art Collection, sharing staff, resources and cross-commissioning where appropriate.