York Waits, by John Scarland, one of the Christmas cards on sale at Kentmere House Gallery, York
KENTMERE House, Ann Petherick’s gallery in Scarcroft Hill, York, will be open every weekend in December until December 21, from 11am to 5pm each day, then on January 3 and 4, 11am to 5pm.
The gallery also will welcome visitors every Thursday evening through to December 18, 6pm to 9pm, and at other time by arrangement on 01904 656507 or 07801 810825.
Work by more than 70 artists is on show and for sale. “Those who have everything may be the bane of your Christmas list, but you can be absolutely certain that what they don’t have is any of the paintings available from Kentmere House Gallery – because all are originals,” says Ann.
“The Aladdin’s cave that is Kentmere House Gallery has paintings by gallery favourites such as Susan Bower, Jack Hellewell and John Thornton, along with work from nationally known printmakers, including Lisa Hooper and John Brunsdon.
“Look out too for more of David Greenwood’s pastels of familiar York buildings and work by an amazingly talented new artist from South Yorkshire, William Sculthorpe.”
Kentmere House Gallery’s poster for December’s opening hours
Prints are for sale at £50 upwards, paintings from £200, plus lavishly illustrated art books unique to the gallery from £10. “That means there is a wide range of gifts both affordable and truly original,” says Ann. “Please note these prints are genuine and handmade, not the mass-produced ‘limited-edition’ prints you might find on the high street.
“If it’s still all too difficult, the gallery has a gift voucher service, allowing the recipients themselves to make the choice. A voucher can be issued for any amount from £10 and the gallery will add five per cent to the value of any voucher.
“Alternatively, if you buy a painting as a gift and the recipient would prefer another, return it by the end of January & a full credit will be given against another painting.”
Ann has a further suggestion: “For something really special, why not commission a painting? Maybe a portrait, a house portrait, a favourite pet or a landscape that has a special meaning? The possibilities are endless; you can choose from more than 70 artists, and the gallery is happy to advise.”
Kentmere House Gallery favourite Susan Bower picked for Actors’ Benevolent Fund charity Christmas card. On sale soon
Susan Bower’s Taking Five: the Actors’ Benevolent Fund’s selection for its 2025 Christmas card
THE Actors’ Benevolent Fund has selected Kentmere House Gallery regular artist Susan Bower’s painting Taking Five for its 2025 fundraising Christmas card.
Born in 1953, Susan graduated with degrees in Biology and Psychology but pursued an artistic career on returning her Yorkshire birthplace. Exploring her life-long love for painting, she creates pieces that explore various facets of the human condition.
Susan’s work is on permanent display at Kentmere House, where the Christmas card will be on sale soon.
Did you know?
KENTMERE House Gallery is York’s original “gallery-at-home”, housed in the relaxed setting of a large Victorian house on Scarcroft Hill.
It sells work by some of the finest artists working in Britain and has a reputation for showing nationally known names alongside promising newcomers.
The featured artist changes each month and, in addition, there is always a rolling exhibition of work by 50 other artists.