York Fine Arts Newsletter: 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 gallery is positively blooming, each individual work of art bringing yet another layer of delight. From bright, floral still lifes to lively, sun-soaked panoramas, our newest collection of artwork embraces the hopeful excitement of the season.
This month the gallery is delighted to open its newest exhibition, 'Horizons'. Bringing together the work of plein air painters Julian Mason, Michael John Ashcroft, ROI and David Sawyer, RBA, this mixed show explores the powerful call of the landscape and the myriad opportunities to be found on its beckoning horizons. From romantic urban skylines to wide open natural spaces, this collection of original paintings evokes an adventurous spirit of discovery. The exhibition opens at our York gallery on Friday, 24 March and runs until Sunday, 16 April but will also be available to view online.
In other news, we are happy to confirm that we are continuing to offer virtual viewings alongside our home viewing service. We certainly appreciate that while a wander over our three floors of fine art is an undeniable pleasure, not everyone is able to make a visit to the gallery as often as they might like. Whether it be additional video footage of an artwork or a live, one-to-one meeting to view and discuss a work of interest, we will do all that we can to ensure you are able to add to your collection with confidence. To request a virtual viewing, contact the gallery now.
And finally, the gallery is delighted to have recently welcomed new work from Clare Haley, Sean Durkin, Kitty Lambton, Andrew Grant Kurtis, Alex Hill, Amanda Jackson, Richard Telford, Natalie Stutely, Jay Nottingham, Raymond Campbell, Alan Smith and Terry Evans. With a few more arrivals expected in the coming weeks, remember to check back on our Recently Acquired page to have the first look at what could be your next masterpiece.
We hope you’ll enjoy our March Newsletter. As ever, we thank you for your patronage and look forward to welcoming you to the gallery soon.
- Yours faithfully,
- Philip Short,
Gallery Director 
- Alex Hill
- British Marine Artist
- (b.1948) Surrey, England
- Influenced by the Dutch Masters, Alex Hill's work contains elements from his personal experience with the power of the sea.
- A selection of original paintings by Alex Hill are availble for purchase.
View all artwork by Alex Hill
- Clare Haley
- British Landscape Artist
- (b.1970) West Yorkshire, England
- Clare Haley's paintings reflect the untamed allure and emotion of the British landscape, making them powerful pieces for any collection.
- Two original paintings by Clare Haley are availble for purchase.
View all artwork by Clare Haley
- Stephen Hawkins
- British contemporary artist
- (b.1964) Surrey, England
- Best known for his softly lit shooting scenes, Stephen Hawkins is an established artist whose work effortlessly captures the charm of today’s traditional country life.
- A selection of original paintings by Stephen Hawkins are available for purchase.
View all artwork by Stephen Hawkins
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