SMART Gallery are very excited to announce that there will be a special preview weekend from 5pm on Thursday 8th October – 5pm Sunday 11th October. This will be the first exhibition in the new look SMART Gallery and we hope that you can all be there!! There will be a special preview of all the AUTUMN 2009 New Releases to the SMART Gallery and also an introduction to a fantastic new portfolio of artists. Visit the gallery for bubbly and bits and for every purchase over £250 throughout the preview weekend we will be rewarding you with a gift card which can be used against any future purchases. We really hope to see you there!!

Don’t forget about the late night opening in the Redbrick Mill on Thursday til 8pm!!

New Releases 2009

Smart Gallery is very excited to announce the fantastic AUTUMN 2009 Collection. Featuring art from the best selling artists Rolf Harris CBE, Doug Hyde and Henderson Cisz and new artists Will Kemp and George Somerville to name but a few…. this collection is one not to be missed! Visit the Smart Gallery, Redbrick Mill Batley to see for yourself!!

As a part of the fantastic selection of 2009 New Releases, we will be revealing Rolf Harris CBE’s newest collection of Limited Edition artwork entitled ‘Modern Masterpieces’ ….. definitely not one to be missed!!

New Look SMART Gallery

SMART Gallery have made changes! We want to make your experience with us as full and varied as we possibly can! Our www.smartgallery.co.uk site is currently being updated with our new artists and artwork available in the Redbrick Mill, Batley gallery and will allow our clients to view and buy from the comfort of their own homes! This site will be updated with all new Original and Limited Edition artwork as we expand the gallery so make sure that you check us out as regularly as you can! We will also update any news and events in the gallery and will be happy to receive any feedback from you as we value your opinion – particularly in this time of change!

In addition to this site we also have our sister website www.smartgallery.net which will showcase the wider range of Limited Edition Art and Sculpture which is available to us – if you like what you see simply contact us and we will make the piece available for you to buy through our www.smartgallery.co.uk site which will give you the benefit of our free UK delivery service, or, we will arrange for the piece to be brought to the gallery for you to view and buy in person – whichever is most convenient! Let us do the hard work!

We are very excited at SMART GALLERY about the exciting new direction in which our Redbrick Mill, Batley gallery is heading and we are confident that you will be too! We want our valued clients to take the first steps with us and value your feedback along the way. Walk with us - you won’t be disappointed!

Smart Gallery can now confirm that NEIL DAWSON is to be painting LIVE in our Redbrick Mill Gallery in Batley during his tour appearance on Sunday the 5th April!!

Neil Dawson Paints Live At Smart Gallery!

This is a fantastic opportunity not only to purchase original and limited edition artwork but also a unique opportunity to see a hugely popular artist at work!

…Don’t forget that Neil will also be visiting our Harrogate gallery on Saturday 4th April as a part of his tour!

Neil Dawson

Smart Gallery are pleased to announce that Best Selling Cityscape artist Neil Dawson will be visiting our galleries as a part of his 2009 tour! Neil will be at our Harrogate Gallery on Saturday the 4th April between 1pm – 4pm and then in our Redbrick Mill, Batley Gallery on Sunday 5th April between 12pm – 3pm! Neil will be bringing with him some fantastic new original pieces and his 7 new Spring Release Limited Edition Prints! Neil will be happy to chat and will personally dedicate any pieces bought on the day. With bubbly and bits in the gallery and fantastic company this really will be a weekend not to be missed!

To view Neil Dawson Original and Limited Edition artwork please click onto the following links to our website;

http://www.smartgallery.co.uk/artists/neil-dawson-originals

http://www.smartgallery.co.uk/artists/neil-dawson

For your invite to this event please contact Smart Gallery

John Myatt and John Cleese

New TV series ‘Brush With Fame’!

Six of Britain’s well-known faces from music, television and photography are immortalised in the style of six of the world’s most renowned artists in the brand new series ‘Brush with Fame’, premiering on Sky Arts 1 and Sky Arts HD from Wednesday 4 February 2009 at 7.30pm each week.

Following on from John Myatt’s first major art series for Sky Arts, the hugely popular ‘Mastering the Art’ series, Sky Arts has enlisted Myatt to bring John Cleese, David Bailey, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Robin Gibb, Jane Horrocks and Ian Brown to life on canvas in the style of one of the great masters.

Socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson talks about ‘that kiss’ with Prince Charles, whilst legendary photographer David Bailey reminisces about photographing Princess Diana and offers his controversial opinion on her looks.

Offering a fascinating insight into the process of portraiture, Myatt also explores the individual technique of each iconic master painter and highlights why his choice of artist is so appropriate to the subjects.

• John Cleese (Matisse)
• David Bailey (Giacometti)
• Tara Palmer Tomkinson (Modigliani)
• Jane Horrocks (Sargent)
• Robin Gibb (Van Gogh)
• Ian Brown (Cezanne)

With fantastic press coverage (including Daily Express Articles – see pictures below..)

Daily Express Article (Page 1 of 2)

Daily Express Article (Page 2 of 2)

we are sure that John Myatt’s popularity will soar EVEN HIGHER!! And we are anticipating a marked increase of interest in his artwork. View John’s new Limited Edition Print ‘Spring‘ from our Spring 2009 releases!

Smart Gallery have just attended the NEC Spring Fair Event and have been privvy to the new 2009 Spring Release Limited Edition and Originals from our Best Selling Artists!! Images and details are now available of new releases from favourite artists such as; Bob Barker, Hamish Blakely, AJ Callan, Simon Claridge, Lawrence Coulson, Drew Darcy, Mark Edwards, Govinder, Sarah Graham, Mark Grieves, Paul Horton,Paul Kenton, Joy Kirton-Smith, Alexander Millar, John Myatt, Jennine Parker, Richard Rowan, Louis Sidoli, Peter Smith, Mark Spain, Mackenzie Thorpe and John Waterhouse!!

Plus we will soon have the details of the much anticipated 2009 tours from Neil Dawson, Jeff Rowland and Caroline Shotton!!

And we are also excited to introduce newly signed Cityscape Artist Lesley-Anne Derks and ‘Grafitti’ Inspired Artist Ge Feng!!

These are very exciting collections and are truly not to be missed!! New Spring 2009 Releases have now been posted on our website and are now available to buy!!……Check us out!! www.smartgallery.co.uk

Best Selling Artist Jeff Rowland will be painting LIVE at our Smart Gallery, Leeds during his appearance on Saturday 21st March!!

Jeff Rowland Paints LIVE at Smart Gallery, Leeds!

Not only is this an amazing opportunity to buy fantastic Jeff Rowland originals and limited edition prints, but also to see a hugely popular artist at work!!

Romance is in the air and Smart Gallery want to get into the spirit of things nice and early! So, as a part of the Valentine’s Day celebrations Smart Gallery are offering a special promotion for anyone looking to treat their loved one to a fantastic piece of Limited Edition or Original Artwork or Sculpture! If you spend over £150 in one of our Galleries, between the 26th January 2009 and the 14th February 2009, you will be entitled to a gift voucher to one of the following venues;

Choose either; 

A Mini Manicure at the Rendezvous Nail Bar on the 2nd floor in Redbrick Mill, Batley; or,

£10 Gift Voucher for Fiori Florists in Leeds City Centre; or

£10 Gift Voucher for Farrah’s Food Hall & Chocolate Shop in Harrogate City Centre

as your special pamper gift from the Smart Gallery – which you can either use yourself….. or gain extra brownie points with your loved one by passing it to them so that they can pamper themselves!! Vouchers will be valid from the 26th January 2009 til the 30th April 2009! 

Anybody wishing to purchase online through our website www.smartgallery.co.uk during this romantic period will also receive a special gift from Smart Gallery!!

John Myatt

Best Selling artist John Myatt was a feature of the prime time ITV show ‘Too Posh To Pay’ last night (20th January 2009). John has been one of the Smart Gallery’s top ten artists for some time now so we were thrilled to see him hitting the screens on a prime time TV show! Did you see this programme? If so we would love to hear from you!! Here is the link to a preview from the show.

To view John Myatt’s available Limited Edition Prints please click onto the following link to our website;

http://www.smartgallery.co.uk/artists/john-myatt

Smart Gallery are pleased to announce that John Myatt will be visiting our Leeds Gallery on the 27th June… Watch this space for further details!! 

If you missed the ‘Too Posh to Pay’ show click onto the following link to the ITV website where there is the option to watch again!