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Annie Luke Turner Wins Women in Art Prize
Contemproary artist Annie Luke Turner wins in the Abstract Art category.
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Sean Durkin: Art For All! 2025
Proudly announcing our fourth annual solo show by British contemporary artist Sean Durkin.
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Meet the Artist Event: Clare Haley
An exciting opportunity to meet Yorkshire artist Clare Haley.
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York Fine Arts Celebrates 10 Years of Yorkshire Artist Clare Haley
York Fine Arts unveils its 10th anniversary exhibititon of work by contemporary landscape artist Clare Haley.
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Touring Dracula Exhibition to be Laid to Rest at York Fine Arts
Delve into an immersive exhibition, featuring ten original pencil illustrations by York artist and our own Senior Gallery Assistant, Kirsty Maclennan.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: Spring 2025
As we burst forth into the spring ahead, we select five pieces from our collection that are currently brightening our days.
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York Fine Arts Returns for Manchester Art Fair 2024
With great excitement, York Fine Arts announces its return to Manchester Art Fair from 15-17 November 2024.
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Dianne Flynn: A Life Well Lived
With great sadness, we share the news of British figurative artist Dianne Flynn's passing.
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Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire 2024
Yorkshire artist Clare Haley returns for her ninth annual solo exhibition at York Fine Arts.
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Ian Rawling: Familiar and Found
York Fine Arts announces its first solo exhibition of work by pastel artist Ian Rawling, PS.
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Ian Rawling Wins the Caran d'Ache Award
We extend our warmest congratulations to contemporary pastel artist Ian Rawling.
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Our Fondest Farewell
We mourn the loss of our Director Alan Short and invite you to join the celebration of his life and legacy.
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York Fine Arts Returns to Manchester Art Fair 2023
With great delight, York Fine Arts announces its return to Manchester Art Fair from 17-19 November 2023.
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Three York Fine Arts Artists Selected for New Light Prize Exhibition 2023-24
Clare Haley, Ian Rawling and Michael John Ascroft ROI are selected for this prestigious prize exhibition that shines a light on northern artists.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: July
A vivid and atmospheric selection, we shine a spotlight on five of our favourite paintings this July.
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Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire 2023
Yorkshire Artist Clare Haley returns for her eighth annual solo exhibition at York Fine Arts.
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Michael John Ashcroft ROI at the RA Summer Exhibition
We are delighted to congratulate Michael on his selection for the Royal Academy's annual summer exhibition.
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Ian Rawling Awarded the Schmincke Prize
We congratulate Ian Rawling on his recent success at the Pastel Society Annual Exhibition.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: June 2023
Dive into our five favourites this June, a wonderfully diverse selection, balancing rich tradition with contemporary master strokes.
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Meet the Artist Event: Sean Durkin
An exciting opportunity to meet contemporary Yorkshire artist Sean Durkin.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: May 2023
Capturing the spirit and splendour of the season, we share five of our favourite new acquisitions this May.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: April 2023
As vivid and galvanizing as the onset of summer, we choose five paintings to bask in this April.
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Terry Grundy: The Loss of a Legacy
It is with great sadness that we share the news of British landscape artist Terry Grundy's passing.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: March 2023
With the first signs of spring brightening our horizons, we select five original paintings to enliven the senses this March.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: February 2023
As we settle into the year, February offers a host of captivating new acquisitions to explore.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: January 2023
Moving brightly into the new year, we share five of our favourite new acquisitions this January.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: December 2022
Relax into December with us and share in the warmth and harmony of our five fine art favourites this month.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: November 2022
Discover the five fine art favourites that have captured our imaginations this November.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: October 2022
Join us, as we delve into five fine art favourites to savour this October
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York Fine Arts Exhibiting at Manchester Art Fair 2022
With great delight, York Fine Arts announces its participation at the Manchester Art Fair from 4-6 November 2022.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: September 2022
Reflecting the sentiment and anticipation of the cooler months ahead, we share our five fine art favourites for the month of September.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: August 2022
We share our five fine art favourites in the bountiful month of August.
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Masters of Perspective: Colin Wilson and Tina Spratt
York Fine Arts proudly presents a mixed show of work from still life artist Colin Wilson and figurative artist Tina Spratt.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: July 2022
As we relax into the long, languid days of summer, we take a closer look at some of the art brightening our days.
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Meet the Artist Event: Clare Haley
An exciting opportunity to meet contemporary Yorkshire landscape artist Clare Haley.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: June 2022
Delve into our five fine art favourite this June; a celebration of nostalgia and abundance.
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Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire 2022
Yorkshire Artist Clare Haley returns for her seventh annual solo exhibition at York Fine Arts
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Five Fine Art Favourites: May 2022
With the promise of summer lingering in the air, we select a rousing collection of fine art to mark the month of May.
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David Sawyer RBA and Michael John Ashcroft ROI visit York
Two of the country’s leading contemporary landscape artists enjoy an afternoon of plein air painting in York.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: April 2022
Embracing the fresh, invigorating spirit of spring, here we take a closer look at five of our current favourites here at the gallery.
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Meet the Artist Event: Sean Durkin
An exciting opportunity to meet contemporary Yorkshire artist Sean Durkin.
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Sean Durkin: Art for All
York Fine Arts excitedly announces ‘Sean Durkin: Art for All!’, its first ever solo exhibition of original paintings by contemporary British artist Sean Durkin.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: March 2022
With spring on the horizon, this month we shine a spotlight on five of the paintings currently brightening our days.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: February 2022
We pay tribute to the five pieces within the gallery's collection currenlty holding our hearts and headspace.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: January 2022
We excitedly dive into the new year with five of our favourite pieces from the gallery's collection.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: November
Discover our five fine art favourites for the month of November.
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Wayne Westwood: A Lasting Legacy
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to one of the country's most beloved wildlife artists.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: October
We take a closer look at some of our favourite pieces in the gallery this month.
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Meet the Artist Event: Clare Haley
An exciting opportunity to meet Yorkshire artist Clare Haley.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: June
A selection of our favourite fine art for the month of June.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: May
Delve into our five fine art favorites this May.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: March
We select our five fine art favourites for the month of March.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: January
With the new year comes a new selection of our favourite original artworks. Sit back, relax and enjoy our top picks this January.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: December
Join us in admiring our five fine art favourites this December.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: November
A selection of our fine art favourites this November.
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Private Appointment Service
An exclusive opportunity to browse our collections in the peace and relaxation of a private appointment.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: September
We choose our favourite paintings for the month of September.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: August
We explore a selection of the artwork bringing us joy in the month of August.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: July
We take a closer look at a few of our favourite paintings for July.
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Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire 2020
Yorkshire Artist Clare Haley returns for her fifth annual solo exhibition at York Fine Arts
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Five Fine Art Favourites: June
An overview of some of our favourite artwork for June
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Five Fine Art Favourites: May
We take a look at some of our favourites for the month of May
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The Humble Print
We take a closer look at this often overlooked fine art medium.
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Simple Pleasures: Joy in the Everyday
Through these challenging times, indulge in life's simple pleasures with us.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: April
We select a handful of our current favourites for April.
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Five Fine Art Favourites: February
We select a handful of our current favourites for February
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Dianne Flynn Arrives at York Fine Arts
The work of British Figuarative artist Dianne Flynn arrives at York Fine Arts
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Five Fine Art Favourites: January
We select a handful of our current favourites for January
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Modern Masters: Tina Spratt and Sir John Everett Millais
An insight into female representation in Western art history, looking at the work of artist Tina Spratt and Pre-Raphaelite, Sir John Everett Millais.
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Michael John Ashcroft Elected Associate Member of the ROI
Michael John Ashcroft joins the Royal Institute of Oil Painters as one of their newest Associate members.
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Home is Where the Art Is
Streamline your self-expression with the help of the gallery’s home viewing service.
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Edward Hersey and Gordon Lees 2019
The announcement of the 2019 Edward Hersey and Gordon Lees annual exhibition.
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Modern Masters: Sally Anne Fitter and Gustav Klimt
Comparing masters of the past and present, we consider contemporary artist Sally Anne Fitter and Gustav Klimt.
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Fine Art and Nostalgia: An Ode to Days Gone By
We take a closer look at the nostalgia and charm of work by Edward Hersey, Gordon Lees and Amanda Jackson.
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Meet the Artist Event: Clare Haley
The annoucement of an exciting opportunity to meet Yorkshire artist Clare Haley
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Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire 2019
Yorkshire Artist Clare Haley returns for her fourth solo exhibition at York Fine Arts
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Modern Masters: Terence Clarke and Henri Matisse
Comparing masters of the past and present, here we consider Henri Matisse and contemporary artist Terence Clarke.
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David Sawyer RBA Appointed Official Tour Artist of Royal Tour
British artist David Sawyer RBA travels with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall as official tour artist for the Spring Tour.
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Celebrating Five Females of Fine Art
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, we take a closer look at the work of five leading female artists at York Fine Arts.
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Modern Masters: Clare Haley and J. M. W. Turner
Comparing masters of past and present, here we look at J. M. W. Turner and contemporary landscape artist Clare Haley, the ‘Light of Yorkshire’.
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Fine Art for Small Spaces
Tips for displaying your fine art collection within the confines of small spaces.
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Innominate Tarn: A Special Place
The fascinating story behind Edward Hersey’s newest painting.
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Own Art Now Available at York Fine Arts
Own Art's interest free loans make the process of buying fine art easier and more affordable than ever.
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Jacqueline Gaylard: Wild at Heart
An insight into the life and inspirations of leading wildlife artist Jacqueline Gaylard.
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Julian Mason Arrives at York Fine Arts
York Fine Arts excitedly welcomes the work of contemporary plein air painter Julian Mason
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Restored Portrait Featured on Antiques Roadshow
We report what art dealer, writer and broadcaster Philip Mould had to say about one of York Fine Arts' favourite restorations.
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Treasures of the Continent
The announcement of ‘Treasures of the Continent’, an immersive mixed exhibition of paintings that explore the culture and landscape of the European mainland.
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Modern Masters: Terry Evans and Claude Monet
Comparing masters of the past and present, here we look at French Impressionist Claude Monet and leading landscape artist Terry Evans.
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Tales of the Sea
The announcement of ‘Tales of the Sea’, a mixed exhibition of work that explores the myriad tales of the sea, told from the perspective of some of the country's leading marine artists.
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Tina Spratt Arrives at York Fine Arts
York Fine Arts welcomes leading contemporary realist figurative artist Tina Spratt.
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York Fine Arts Welcomes Terence Clarke
York Fine Arts delightedly announces the arrival of work from renowned contemporary artist Terence Clarke
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Animalia 2018
The annoucment of Animalia, an exhibition that brings together an outstanding collection of artwork dedicated to the magnificent animals of the natural world.
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Fine Art And Literature: Alive with Stories
An exploratory piece that blurs the lines between written and visual fine art.
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The Fine Art of Restoration
A closer look at restoration, conservation and the value of a good restorer.
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Edward Hersey and Gordon Lees 2017
The announcement of the 2017 Edward Hersey and Gordon Lees exhibition, which brings together an exceptional collection of original paintings and signed limited edition prints by two leading British artists.
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Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire
The announcement of 'Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire', an exhibition that showcases an exclusive collection of work by Yorkshire artist Clare Haley
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Michael John Ashcroft: A Name to Remember
A closer look at British artist Michael John Ashcroft, the man taking the contemporary art world by storm.
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York Fine Arts Opens in Harrogate
York Fine Arts officially opens its Harrogate branch at 21 Montpellier Parade.
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Raymond Campbell Exhibition
The annoucement of the upcoming Raymond Campbell exhibition, which unveils a specially commissioned collection of paintings by one of Britain's leading still life artists.