Preview Date: Friday May 1st 5.30pm-8.30pm invitation only
General viewing: Sat 2nd May, Sunday 3rd May, Monday 4th May. 10.30am -4.30pm
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Please come and join our celebrations. Raise a glass to our incredible past success and wish me well for the future!
‘Wildwood Art Gallery,’ is closing as a ‘general’ gallery. It's your last chance to collect some fantastic art at reduced prices and say goodbye.
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Wildwood opened its doors to an excited crowd on 3rd of June 2017- 9 years ago! It has been an incredible journey. I took an empty shell of a building, in a little village on the moor. I scrubbed the floors and painted the walls, put in lighting and hanging systems and created a beautiful space for artists to exhibit their work and for others to enjoy. |
The gallery 9 years ago when I took it over! |
In the beginning, I was asking artists who did not know me, to trust me to sell their work; I thank those who did trust me and have remained with Wildwood throughout such as David William Young, Rebecca De Mendonca, Jennie Hale, Mike Moss and Faith Chevannes.
These days, I am constantly approached by new artists, which I feel demonstrates our success and good reputation. We became a leading gallery in the area; known for our high- standards, honesty, friendliness and integrity, of which I am extremely proud. We began as a local gallery, showcasing local artists and makers with a focus on Dartmoor and we have sold their work across the UK as well as internationally.
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Wildwood’s growth and success wouldn't have been possible without a great deal of hard-work and support from a number of very special people namely: Hilary, Pat, Cate and Sue and importantly, Ellis (aka-Egg), as well as the fabulous work of the artists and of course our wonderful customers. We had some fun and laughs along the way. |
The gallery on opening day with a queue to get in, Egg & me on opening night, Hilary, Jackie, Pat, The late Richard Slater, friends of the gallery after an exhibition , Claude the dog and of course the brilliant artist and washer upper David William Young. |
Thanks to art agent Geoff Sloan, I also became specialist in British-post war art. It has been a privilege and a honour to represent several, prestigious post-war artist estates, such as Richard Slater RI, Arthur Homeshaw RWA, Sonia Robinson and Allin Braund and I thank their families for trusting me with their artistic estates. |
Inevitably, with focusing on the gallery, my own creative work has been neglected. This last year, I have tried various ways to juggle the time, but still to no avail. I can’t seem to get more than seven days out of a week! Moreover, there are other exciting ventures that I wish to explore whilst I am still young enough to do so.
I will continue to teach art from Wildwood and I will also be continuing my own art and writing under the Wildwood name - so Wildwood won’t be disappearing completely. |
Artwork by Colin T Johnson |
The exhibition will run for the Bank Holiday weekend only: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th of May then the gallery will then close to the public.
You can expect, as always, the highest quality artwork from the best artists, plus new previously unseen work by a Colin T Johnson. As a way of saying thank you, there will be some reductions and bargains to be had too. Jennie Hale ceramics reduced, David William Young prints reduced, a couple of Richard Slater's reduced and many more, for this weekend only! |
I do hope that you can come and join in the celebrations with a glass of wine or two, enjoy some fabulous art and perhaps pick up an original gem or even a bargain. |
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In the meantime, I would like to THANK YOU very much for your support and custom over the years and hope to see you over the bank holiday weekend. Best wishes Cheri & Claude |
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Wildwood Art Gallery, The Old Sunday School, Chapel Lane, Horrabridge, Yelverton. PL20 7SP
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