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Open every Thursday evening 6-9pm
Any other time with a ‘phone call in advance – 01904 656507 or 07801 810825

FEATURED ARTIST

John Thornton

In the 1970s John made leather clothing to sell in London’s Kings Road but for most of his life has made his living working in wood – carving, renovating carousel horses, and making & repairing furniture. This involvement with the creative process was combined with a lifelong interest in painting. He decided to concentrate more on painting and finally, in March 2004, made the bold decision to paint full-time.

He continually experiments with painting media, using acrylic, watercolour gouache, and ink, mixed, with elements such as sand to create the textures in his paintings and to enable the materials to run and bleed into each other.
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KENTMERE HOUSE

Kentmere House Gallery is an independent gallery founded by Ann and David Petherick in 1991 and based in their home, a spacious Edwardian house built, and originally occupied, by the Methodists. There is a splendid staircase and a number of high, well-lit rooms ideal for showing art, and the house overlooks York’s famous Knavesmire and racecourse.

It is home to a changing display of original works of art by a great range of artists – local, regional and those with national reputations. Ann firmly believes that original art should be available to everyone, and there is a wide range of prices and a deliberate policy of hanging nationally-known painters next to promising newcomers.

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Latest News

Lost & Found

February 2023
John Petty - an East Riding painter
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In the Media

Ruth Claydon’s Free Spirit jewellery collection

July 2021
In a new venture at Kentmere House Gallery, York, Ruth Claydon’s jewellery show will be launched on Thursday (22/7/2021) from 6pm to 9pm.
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Articles

Roy Freer RI ROI NEAC 1937-2021

June 2021
Roy Freer was not only one of Kentmere House Gallery’s first artists but, in my view, one of the finest artists of his generation: deeply admired by fellow painters, elected to three of the most prestigious national societies, & collected by knowledgeable buyers. His paintings reflect his approach that a collection of objects is a […]
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Address

Kentmere House Gallery

53 Scarcroft Hill

YORK

YO24 1DF

Opening times

Every Thursday evening, 6-9pm

And the first weekend of every month, 11am-5pm each day.

As the gallery is our home you are welcome to visit anytime, with just a phone call in advance to check

Contact

01904 656507
07801 810825
ann@kentmerehouse.co.uk