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April-2025
Blissfully basking in the bright sunshine and hopeful spirit of spring, we send our very best greetings to you all. These longer, warmer days have been welcomed with...

March-2025
With the first blossoms and buds of spring now delightfully unfurling around us, we send our brightest greetings to you all. As we burst forth into this next...

February-2025
Greeted by blue skies and brighter mornings, we delightfully welcome February and the softer side of winter. This month brings announcements of our first exhibition of the year,...

January-2025
In a flurry of brisk air and excitement, we send our warmest wishes to you all at the dawning of the new year. As we brightly stride into...

December-2024
Merrily serenaded by the Minster’s carolling bells, we brightly usher in this most joyful Christmas season and all its accompanying splendour. Bringing good tidings of exhibitions, awards and...

November-2024
As the cool, crisp autumn days grow shorter, we brightly look forward to the warm, familiar comforts of the season. Behind the scenes, the gallery thrums with an...

October-2024
With another turn of the calendar comes a colourful change of season, bringing with it a symphony of new tones and an equally dramatic and seasonal collection of...

September-2024
As we drift into the vivid hues and bracing winds of autumn’s horizon, it is with excitement that we look ahead to an exceptionally busy end of the...

August-2024
Basking in the bright, seasonal delights of summer, we send our warmest greetings to you all. Anticipated exhibition openings, ongoing preparations for upcoming events and a sea of...

July-2024
Awash with dazzling colour and blooming vistas, summer is at last upon us and with it, a promising sense of rejuvenation. Between new and returning exhibitions, the welcoming...

June-2024
As the verdant greens and calming blues of summer’s tapestry stretch delightfully before us, we send our brightest greetings to you all. This month the gallery has a...

May-2024
With warmer weather and some long overdue sunshine, May greets us with a sense of unbridled adventure and the hopeful promise of long, joyful days ahead. Between the...

April-2024
How sweet it is to be in these blissful, early days of spring! With a renewed spirit and a fresh outlook, the world—particularly through the eyes of our...

March-2024
As daffodils peek from the ground and blossoms begin to unfurl, we brightly embrace the first signs of the coming spring. The gallery too blooms around us, a...

February-2024
Revelling in this unhurried season of rest and relaxation, we send our warmest greetings to you all. Revived and excitedly looking forward, we bring news of award-winning artists,...

January-2024
Met by frosted mornings and a crisp northerly wind, we step bracingly into 2024. Brimming with exceptional fine art and uplifting new horizons, we simply cannot wait to...

December-2023
With a dazzling overture and a hint of spice in the air, the festive season has fallen delightfully upon us, bringing its distinctive warmth and cheer to all....

November-2023
Frosty mornings, roaring fires and the first taste of the festive season are just a few of the timeless pleasures to warmly extend a greeting this month. Here...

October-2023
As the splendour of autumn radiantly unfolds, we take a moment to stop and savour the simple pleasures of the season. Between the excitement of prize exhibition previews...

September-2023
As we sail into September, we send our warmest greetings to you all. After a busy summer, the gallery continues into the autumn horizon full speed ahead, ready...

August-2023
With the warmth of summer proving somewhat evasive this year, we find ourselves more grateful than ever for the dependable pleasures of fine art. Dianne Flynn’s newest paintings...

July-2023
Bursting with exciting news and the bright, bold spirit of summer, we send our warmest greetings to you all. Prize exhibitions, sell out shows and a sea of...

June-2023
Embracing the warm energy and enthusiasm of these recent sun-soaked days, we brightly look forward to the pleasures of the summer ahead. Between collectible new artwork, long-anticipated exhibition...

May-2023
The excitement of spring continues to abound, ushering in an extraordinary time of celebration and fresh beginnings. Nature itself seems to recognise the pomp of the occasion, graciously...

April-2023
As blue skies and bright blooms abound, we cheerfully embrace the fresh spirit of spring and the enlivened sense of vitality it brings to the gallery. April is...

March-2023
With the sights and sounds of spring now cheerfully unfolding around us, we send our warmest greetings to you all. After a host of seasonal new arrivals, the...

February-2023
Feeling revitalised and recentred in these early days of the new year, we brightly continue our stride into 2023. Leading us into the next chapter with a tangible...

December-2022
As the days grow shorter and the joy of the Christmas season grows, we send our warmest greetings to you all. With the gallery Christmas tree flanked by...

November-2022
With a chill in the air and the warmth of festive cheer swiftly approaching, we brightly welcome November with open arms. Between upcoming exhibitions, breathtaking new arrivals and...

October-2022
Autumn has fallen delightfully upon us, bringing with it the pleasures of crisp morning walks, evenings by the fire and a little indulgence here and there. Exuding luxury...

September-2022
As we bid farewell to summer, we look with welcome anticipation to the warm, familiar comforts of the autumn ahead. Gracefully leading us into this seasonal transition is...

August-2022
As the height of summer shines down upon us once again, we brightly extend our warmest greetings to you all. We hope you are enjoying the new look...

July-2022
With the long, luxurious days of summer stretched out before us, we send our warmest greetings to you all. Announcing the season with a golden burst of sunlight,...

June-2022
After the joyful festivities of the Jubilee celebrations, we excitedly look forward to a bright British summer ahead. It is in this spirit of delight that we welcome...

May-2022
Basking in the bright blooms and longer days of spring, we send our most cheerful greetings to you all. After much anticipation, this month the gallery is delighted...

April-2022
With sunshine and snow in equal measure, we cheerfully embrace the fresh, invigorating spirit of spring. Opening the month with an explosion of colour and movement is the...

March-2022
As spring delightfully hovers on the horizon, we send our warmest greetings to you all. Natalie Stutely’s newest painting is a welcome beacon of hope for brighter days...

February-2022
Feeling rested and revived, we continue our journey into the new year with calm focus and intent. Leading us gracefully into the next chapter is Caroline Richardson’s ‘Breakfast...

January-2022
As we take our first steps into 2022, we brightly look forward to fresh horizons, new beginnings, and of course, another year of exciting and exceptional fine art....

December-2021
With a flurry of dazzling lights and the spicy aroma of mulled wine in the air, the Christmas season has delightfully arrived in all its splendour. Alongside these...

November-2021
With a sudden chill in the air, we welcome November with roaring fires and the first taste of the festive season. Anointed with the golden rays of the...

October-2021
With a crisp chill in the air and the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, we delight in the pleasures of autumn once again. As the evening’s slowly draw...

September-2021
As we say goodbye to the last, lingering days of summer, we warmly welcome the autumn ahead. Alan Smith’s newest painting is a perfect bridge for the transition, its...

August-2021
With the welcome rays of summer sun warming our skin, we look forward to the bright days of August ahead. With this in mind, we readily embrace the...

July-2021
With a blaze of summer sunshine, this month sees the arrival of a bright and revitalizing selection of fine art. Among them, Clare Haley’s scintillating landscape, ‘In the...

June-2021
With the promise of summer lingering in the air, we extend our warmest greetings to you all. In a scene of quintessential country charm, Edward Hersey’s ‘Roving Days...

May-2021
As spring blooms, we are delighted to welcome our clients and friends back into our galleries again. With its pared back palette, softly lit interior and air of...

April-2021
With tantalizing glimmers of the warmer months to come, we enter April with a spell of glorious sunshine. An invigorating symphony of bold brushstrokes and vivid colour, Terence...

March-2021
As the longer days begin to stretch out before us, we look excitedly towards the approach of spring and with it, an abundance of new life. What better way...

February-2021
After a wintry flurry of snow and ice, we send our warmest greetings to you all. What better way to thaw the frosty chill of February, than Mike...

January-2021
As we venture into the new year together, greeted by the bright chill of January, we find strength in our communities and rejoice in the warmth and comfort...

December-2020
With the joy of the festive season upon us, we send our warmest greetings to you all. In this spirit of celebration, Colin Wilson’s ‘Champagne and Raspberries’ beckons...

November-2020
As November greets us with the fiery golden hues of autumn, Daniel Van Der Putten’s newest painting appears tailormade to lift the spirits and enliven the senses. A...

October-2020
As we find ourselves once more in Autumn’s comforting embrace, this season of renewal brings with it a superb selection of fine art. In a scene that perfectly...

September-2020
As we savour the remaining days of summer, we equally delight in the fine art that makes it everlasting. Paul Lancaster’s newest painting, ‘Sea Breeze’, has captured our...

August-2020
In what seems the blink of an eye, August has arrived and the height of summer shines down upon us once again. After a fantastic opening, Yorkshire artist...

July-2020
With a breeze at our backs and the sun on our faces, we send our warmest greetings to you all. The gallery has been thrilled to welcome visitors...

June-2020
In the bright, happy blaze of a new dawn, we send our warmest greetings to you all. As restrictions begin to ease, we find ourselves experiencing almost childlike...

May-2020
We hope this monthly newsletter finds you all safe, healthy and well, and perhaps enjoying some of the simple pleasures to be found in our current situation. With...

April-2020
In these challenging times of uncertainty, we hope our monthly newsletter finds you and your families safe, healthy and in high spirits. We here at the gallery have...

March-2020
After a swirl of storms, we excitedly embrace the approaching arrival of spring. Until then, the work of renowned British figurative artist Dianne Flynn has been keeping our...

January-2020
At the dawn of a bright new decade, we look forward to another exciting year of fine art. Cheerfully sending us into 2020 is Wayne Westwood’s delightful robin redbreast, the...

Christmas-2019
In these festive, joyful days before Christmas, we send our warmest greetings to you all. Daniel Van der Putten’s ‘The Church or the Pub, Levisham, Yorkshire’ has filled our...

December-2019
With the festive season now on our doorstep, the gallery excitedly raises a glass to the joyful days ahead. Scottish still life artist Colin Wilson has lent his...

November-2019
November greets us with a brisk chill, roaring fires and the first taste of the festive season. Raymond Campbell’s newest painting has us quickly dreaming of the celebrations...

October-2019
In what seems an instant, we find ourselves in autumn’s warm, comforting embrace once again. With a dark, dramatic palette, Caroline Richardson’s new painting is a fitting companion...

September-2019
As the searing heat of summer slowly subsides, we look forward to the gentle turn of the coming autumn. For those eager for the season’s crisp backdrop and...

August-2019
From the height of summer, we send our most cheerful greetings to you all. Warm, bright and hazy, Michael John Ashcroft’s ‘A Venice Canal’ is the perfect accompaniment to the...

July-2019
After a rather wet and windy start, the beloved days of summer have finally arrived with a long-overdue flourish. Yorkshire artist Clare Haley’s new painting extends the warmest...

June-2019
In the blink of an eye, we find ourselves on the edge of summer once more, eagerly awaiting its bounty of simple pleasures. For the plump, juicy berries...

May-2019
As spring continues to bloom, the gallery delights in exciting news and a fresh collection of seasonal fine art. Bursting forth in a blaze of pattern and colour...

April-2019
In the jubilant spirit of spring, we send our warmest greetings to you all. It is with great excitement that this month we welcome contemporary artist Mike Hall...

March-2019
With rays of dazzling winter sunshine upon us, we find ourselves looking excitedly to the year ahead. This time of year, there are few greater joys than stepping into...

February-2019
After an exciting swirl of snow and ice, we send our warmest greetings to you all. From the frosty depths of February, Caroline Richardson’s ‘Ranunculus Bouquet’ brings some...

January-2019
As we say a fond farewell to another year gone by, we excitedly greet the dawn of the new year ahead. With radiant beams and a soft, gentle...

December-2018
As the days grow shorter and our festive anticipation grows, we send our warmest tidings to you all. Gordon Lees’ new painting ‘A Starry Cotswolds Eve’ is a...

November-2018
November greets us with a brisk chill, roaring fires and the first taste of the festive season. Edward Hersey’s newest painting warms and enchants in equal measure, its...

October-2018
After a long and glorious summer, we find ourselves in the dusky comfort of autumn once again. With its dark, dramatic palette and a sense of elegant simplicity,...

September-2018
September is upon us once more, but thankfully the warmth of summer lingers on. Enthralling and utterly immersive, Ben Waddams’ ‘A Magnificent Catch’ perfectly captures this note of celebration. Imbued...

August-2018
From the height of summer, we extend our very best greetings to you all. After much anticipation, our York gallery’s newest exhibition, ‘Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire’, is...

July-2018
In a magnificent blaze of sunshine, summer has finally arrived, bringing with it exciting news and an exceptional collection of new fine art. Terence Clarke’s new painting ‘Golden...

June-2018
As we look with excitement to the summer ahead, we celebrate the seasonal new collection of fine art to arrive at the gallery. With its bright skies, verdant...

May-2018
May meets us with longer days and a fresh breath of crisp spring air. It is in this spirit of refreshed excitement that the gallery enthusiastically announces the...

April-2018
In the joyous spirit of spring, we send our warmest greetings to you all. Terence Clarke’s invigorating new painting ‘The Christmas Cactus and Pear’ comes as a welcome treat,...

March-2018
In a rather unexpected swirl of snow, March has settled upon us, bringing with it a superb collection of fine art. Nothing has quite lifted our spirits so...

February-2018
From the frosty depths of winter, we send our warmest greetings to you all. Carl Whitfield’s ‘Winter Robin' meets us with an equally cheerful salutation, its bright, inquisitive eyes...

January-2018
As we say a fond farewell to another year gone by, we excitedly greet the dawn of a new year ahead. In a magnificent blaze of contrast and...

December-2017
As the evenings draw in and the lights go up, we send our warmest greetings for the upcoming Christmas season. Perfectly capturing the essence of this special time...

November-2017
November greets us with colder evenings, flickering fires and the first taste of the festive season. Stephen Hawkins’ newest painting seems an early Christmas present, its calming, subdued...

October-2017
In a burst of colour, autumn falls upon us, bringing with it a superb collection of fine art reminiscent of the season ahead. Renowned for his impasto paintings...

September-2017
In the blink of an eye, we find ourselves in September once again. ‘The River Wharfe’ extends a magnificent welcome, its warm, blue skies and breezy, beckoning path...

August-2017
At the height of Summer, we send our warmest greetings to you all. After much anticipation, our York gallery’s newest exhibition, ‘Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire’, is now...

July-2017
Summer has finally arrived, bringing with it exciting news and an exceptional collection of new fine art. David Sawyer’s newest painting brings us joyfully into the season, its...

June-2017
As we look to the pleasures of the summer ahead, we send our warmest greetings to you all. With its inviting path, bright skies and verdant, distant pastures,...

May-2017
Spring has arrived with a flourish, bringing with it exciting news and new beginnings. After much anticipation, York Fine Arts has officially opened the doors of our Harrogate...

April-2017
April greets us with new life, much needed sunshine and a taste of warmer days ahead. Not one to be upstaged, Raymond Campbell's new painting ‘Pleasure for the...

March-2017
As winter slowly draws to a close, daydreams of spring begin to bloom. Jacqueline Stanhope’s newest painting, ‘Shire Horses in Spring’, is a blissful reminder of the bright...

February-2017
Harnessing the power of Natalie Stutely’s magnificent ‘Andalusian Stallion’, we continue our charge into 2017. Stutely’s newest painting is a victorious marriage of passion and authenticity, its emotional stimulus...

January-2017
The festivities of the Christmas season have joyously come and gone, gently leading us into the new year ahead. Edward Hersey’s newest painting is a gracious usher, radiating...

December-2016
As the temperatures drop, we send you our warmest tidings and welcome you to the Christmas season once again. In true festive spirit, we invite you to visit our...

November-2016
November welcomes us with chilly evenings, roaring fires and the first taste of the Christmas season. Gordon Lees’ newest painting puts us in a festive mood, its soft...

October-2016
As the leaves slowly fade from green to gold, October falls upon us, bringing with it a fantastic selection of fine art. Raymond Campbell’s newest painting, ‘A Choice...

September-2016
With a turn of the calendar, we find ourselves in September once again. As we transition into Autumn, we take one last look at the pleasures of Summers gone...

August-2016
August brings a rush of excitement as the gallery proudly opens our newest exhibition, ‘Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire’. After months of anticipation, Clare’s magnificent paintings have arrived...

July-2016
In the blink of an eye, summer has finally arrived, bringing with it a fantastic new collection of artwork. Edward Hersey’s magnificent new painting, ‘Cumbrian Majesty, Loweswater, The...

June-2016
On the cusp of summer, we send our warmest greetings to you all. June brings a burst of excitement to the gallery as we welcome three new artists:...

May-2016
As spring slowly but surely comes into full bloom, the gallery relishes in the dependable pleasure of fine art. Wayne Westwood’s newest painting is a striking addition to...

April-2016
Spring has arrived with a flourish, graciously bringing welcome warmth, sunshine and a superb collection of new work. Michael James Smith's newest painting 'Cumbria' is positivley a joy...

March-2016
As winter begins to thaw, the gallery excitedly looks forward to a bright spring ahead. This month the gallery received a magnificent collection of new artwork, including an...

February-2016
January has swept swiftly by, bringing us to February once again. With a fairly mild and very wet winter thus far, 'Winter's Splendour, The Cotswolds' by Gordon Lees serves as a...

January-2016
We hope that you have enjoyed the festivities of the Christmas season and are comfortably settling into 2016. We would like to begin by taking a moment to thank you...

December-2015
December brings the joyous Christmas season and with it, the gift of new artwork. Our Edward Hersey collectors will no doubt be spellbound by his newest piece, 'Winter Warmth'...

November-2015
November greets us with cosy evenings and the first taste of the festive season. Edward Hersey’s newest painting, ‘Farmyard Bustle, North Yorkshire’, seems an early Christmas present, its bright...

October-2015
As the leaves begin to colour and drop, October falls upon us, bringing with it a seasonal collection of pieces reminiscent of the autumn. Daniel Van Der Putten’s...

September-2015
September brings the precious final days of summer, and with it, the arrival of new work by Edward Hersey, Raymond Campbell, Michael James Smith, Carl Whitfield, Wayne Westwood,...

August-2015
The August Newsletter brings a rush of exciting news, new artists and of course, new artworks. We first extend a warm welcome to Yorkshire artist Clare Haley. Clare’s...

July-2015
After much anticipation, summer has finally arrived in a blaze of much needed sunshine. To celebrate the season, take a look at our recently opened Online Summer Exhibition...

June-2015
As the days become longer, it becomes pleasantly obvious that summer swiftly approaches. Edward Hersey’s elegantly subtle ‘Cotswolds Farm’, oil on canvas (pictured left) is a perfect representation...

May-2015
This month, the gallery is proud to announce the arrival of two exceptional contemporary artists, Angela Lyons and Michael John Ashcroft. Both artists demonstrate outstanding talent and ability,...

April-2015
The arrival of spring has been heralded with sunshine, warmth and a magnificent accession of new work. British Artist Raymond Campbell's 'Fine Pairings'(pictured left) took a particular hold...

March-2015
As February draws to a close, we extend the warmest of salutations to you all. This month, the gallery excitedly received a spectacular selection of new artwork from...

February-2015
February has positively flown; but not without first bringing five superb new paintings by Michael James Smith to the gallery. This collection features various rivers throughout the country,...

January-2015
As we welcome the New Year, the gallery welcomes new original paintings by Raymond Campbell, Gordon Lees, Wayne Westwood, Richard Telford, Paul Wilson, and a distinctive new work...

Christmas-2014
We hope that you are enjoying the festivities of the Christmas season. Please find enclosed information regarding our holiday opening times and our final dates for Christmas collection...

December-2014
The temperatures have dropped and the gallery’s Christmas tree is up, signalling the start of the Christmas Season. Our newest exhibition, ‘Town and Country: A Celebration of British...

November-2014
November brings the first taste of the festive season and new artwork reminiscent of the winter ahead. Recently acquired is an exceptional new snow scene by Edward Hersey,...

October-2014
As we usher in the Autumn season, York Fine Arts is delighted to announce the gallery's upcoming exhibition, "Town and Country: A Celebration of British Landscapes by Gordon...

September-2014
This month we are proud to announce the arrival of original paintings and limited edition bronzes by leading British artists, including; Gordon Lees, Jay Nottingham, Stephen Hawkins, Terry...

August-2014
This month we are proud to announce the arrival of original paintings by leading British artists including: Raymond Campbell, Steve Thoms (see left image), Jay Nottingham, Gordon Lees...

Mid-July-Newsletter-2014
New original artworks are now available from leading British artists including: Edward Hersey (see left), Les Spence, Jay Nottingham, Jacqueline Stanhope and Richard Telford. All works can now...

June-2014
As the gallery prepares for an eventful Summer, this month we are proud to announce a number of new artwork arrivals and events. For the fourth year, Raymond...

Mid-May-2014
This month, we are proud to announce the acquisition of over forty new original artworks from UK's leading fine artists including: Daniel Van Der Putten, Michael James Smith,...

April-2014
This month, we are proud to announce the arrival of over thirty new original artworks from our leading gallery artists. Included are paintings from four newly represented artists:...

February-2014
This month we are excited to announce the arrival of over thirty new original paintings. We are also proud to announce our new representation of four recognised artists:...

January-2014
We hope that you have had an enjoyable festive season and now looking forward to an optimistic year ahead. At York Fine Arts we are preparing for a...

December-2013
This December, York Fine Arts is proud to announce the arrival of new original paintings, signed limited edition prints, and bronzes from renowned British and International artists. Artworks...

November-2013
Starting Friday 15th November we are proud to announce the opening of the Edward Hersey and Gordon Lees Exhibition 2013. For the discerning collector or first time buyer...

October-2013
This month we are happy to announce the arrival, both online and at the gallery, of over fifty new original artworks from our represented artists. For viewing at...

September-2013
This month we are proud to announce the arrival of over thirty new artworks from notable gallery and guest artists, including works from: Edward Hersey, D'oyly John, Jorge...

July-2013
This month we are proud to announce the arrival of artworks from a host of renowned gallery represented artists, including: Edward Hersey, Wayne Westwood, Richard Telford, Daniel Van...

June-2013
ROYAL ACADEMY, SUMMER EXHIBITION. 10 June - 18 August 2013. This month we are proud to announce the showing of Raymond Campbell's artwork at the RA summer exhibition. This is...

April-2013
To pre-empt the much awaited coming of Spring, a number of warming new original oil paintings on canvas are now available at York Fine Arts. Including artworks from;...

February-2013
In the past seven days twenty-five new artworks have arrived from these gallery represented artists: Andrew Grant Kurtis, Edward Hersey, Gordon Lees, Les Spence, Paul Atfield, Raymond Campbell,...

January-2013
For 2013, we are happy to announce a number of exciting developments at the gallery, including; the new representation of leading British and International artists; gallery renovations; exhibitions...

December-2012
For December we are proud to announce the recent representation of a superb British marine fine artist, Andrew Stranack-Walton. Andrew has recently returned from the USA where he...

November-2012
This month York Fine Arts is proud to hold an exhibition of exceptional original paintings from two leading British landscape artists, Edward Hersey and Gordon Lees. For collectors...

October-2012
This month we are proud to announce the arrival of new original paintings by a selection of the gallery's represented artists, including Raymond Campbell, Paul Wilson and Richard...

September-2012
We are proud to announce the arrival of new original paintings by a selection of the gallery's represented artists. These include works from Richard Telford, Raymond Campbell and...

July-2012
Following the recent launch of our new website, we are proud to announce the arrival of a number of recently acquired original paintings and sculpture. Purchases can now...