A fab small gallery. One of many hidden gems when visiting Harrogate.

I was privileged this weekend to be in Harrogate to catch and take in The Annual Open Event at The Mercer Gallery and, as usual, this well thought out and beautifully curated show came up trumps, in my far from humble opinion. I. S. Massie's "Whitby" was nice if a tad overpriced, thought I; but Sarah Whitton's magnificent "Ambassador's Curtain" at five grand had gained a red sticker. And though Neil Bolton had the first...

Visited this wonderful gallery on a blustery December morning that obviously kept most people out of town. Very quiet in the well lit, well planned main gallery (formerly the Victorian assembly rooms), so the friendly, clued-up staff were able to talk to us about the New Light touring show by Northern artists, and about the interesting history of this lovely community artspace. The selling exhibition, which is a temporary show closing at the end of December 2024, comprised many high...

What a beautiful building to exhibit Liz West's H.A.P.P.Y exhibition. As you enter through the gorgeous doors and past the foyer, the Promenade Room invites you to immerse yourself in the main exhibit Our Colour Perception. Against the backdrop of Cherry Seraph's Sunlight in A Major, you feel immediately welcomed into a warm, colourful and thought provoking space. The Happy Lab behind the exhibit is wonderful for children and teens.

The artwork was delightful and the gallery space is...