Turner Contemporary is a purpose-built art gallery in Margate on the northern coast of Kent. Named after the English painter JMW Turner who was drawn to the town for its extraordinary light conditions, the gallery is prominently located on the seafront where a boarding house he frequented had once stood. The public gallery, which has no permanent collection, presents both historic and contemporary works, as well as a programme of educational and cultural events with a broad community appeal. Since opening, it has consistently exceeded expected annual visitor numbers and has been recognised for its contribution towards the revival of the seaside town.