What’s On

Sadly, in light of recent announcements about the COVID-19 situation, York Open Studios 2020 has been cancelled. Corner Gallery houses many artworks by York Open Studios artists, so do have a look right here. Details about all the artists can be found at www.openstudios.co.uk . Take some time out and enjoy the distraction of the creativity of the great York art community.

A wild day painting on the Tyne. Back in July, I was selected to be a ‘Wildcard’ artist for the Sky Arts ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’ competition. It was filmed in Gateshead, and I spent a fabulous day painting the bridges over the Tyne. It was an amazing experience to be a tiny part of this great show and to join over 50 other artists painting outside (aka ‘en plein air’) for a day. This is definitely something I would love to do again!

Corner Gallery are hosting ‘Coffee, cake & cava’ for Macmillan’s World Biggest Coffee Morning. Friday 27th September, from 11am – 6pm, all are welcome to raise a glass and funds for Macmillan. Come & enjoy plenty of homemade cake, fresh coffee & a glass of something sparkly in the surroundings of lots of local art. There will be an old fashioned raffle with the chance to win an art print or two. And 10% of all sales on the day will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.  

Awesome Art-icle in the York Press for York Open Studios. Corner Gallery has been taken over by the book-art photography of Claire Morris mixed with my (Kay Dower’s) paintings of different corners of York and beyond… It is the first year that Claire and I will be exhibiting as part of York Open Studios. Read all about new gallery puppy Cleo, our ‘Cocktail 63’ devised especially for the event by the lovely people at York Gin and more! Read the article here Corner Gallery (2 Telford Terrace, York, YO24 1DQ) is Venue 63 on the York Open Studios trail. Free

Kay Dower (aka me!) will be sharing Corner Gallery space with Claire Morris for York Open Studios. Original paintings of York and beyond from the palette knife of Kay Dower will sit beside the enigmatic book art photography of Claire Morris. We are both really excited to be part of York Open Studios which will run over two weekends in April (6 & 7th and 13th & 14th).  A warm welcome awaits and plenty of art to whet your appetite from mini prints (£15) to mighty large original paintings.    

Support local artists and buy something truly original that will give you joy all year round (not just for Christmas)! Corner Gallery will be kicking off the festive season with a ‘Mulling over local Art’ weekend on Friday 31st Nov – Sunday 2nd Dec (11-6pm).  This is a chance to peruse local art, start your Christmas shopping or add to your own wish list! There will be mulled wine to sip whilst mulling over the art and a few sweet treats too. Complimentary gift wrapping for all purchases during Corner Gallery’s festive open weekend. All wrapping will be in recyclable

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… When I was asked by Olive’s Nest to draw on their Christmas window, I jumped (and danced a little) at the chance. Nordic trees and baubles were the order of the day! Loved getting busy with my chalk pen… Check them out for gorgeous gifts by a host of independent makers and artists (Olive’s Nest is at 4 Scarcroft Road, York, YO23 1NB).

Wow! What a show!  Thank you to all those who came to see us at the amazing art& show at York racecourse in October. We had a great time in our new ‘Corner’ for the weekend. So many people, so many pictures going to new homes, and so much support. Big thanks to all involved.

So, so excited and super chuffed to be featured in the Yorkshire Post magazine! Click the link here to read the article about how our home doubles as a gallery. It really scrubs up well when it needs to! A great article by Sharon Dale who really captures the Corner Gallery personality and story and amazing photographs by James Hardisty who has an eye for making every Corner look great.