Stevenson's gallery opens on Clifford Street, York

Mark and Louise Stevenson are preparing to open the doors at the Stevenson Gallery in Clifford Street on Monday (April 14th). The new gallery will host monthly exhibitions specializing in Eastern Europe and Northern Art.

The pair previously ran EE Fine Art in Cambridge. Cambridge specializes in Eastern European and Russian art, and moved to York just before Christmas after his son received a choir scholarship in the city.

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Mark said: “With the gallery in the north, I thought it would be great to also showcase the arts of the North and our traditional Eastern European offerings.”

The gallery, which spans the second floor, presents pieces from a variety of media, including paintings, sketches, and digital pieces.

In addition to the main works on display, Stephenson's gallery has assembled research and sketches to provide more affordable options for those interested in the work of the exhibit artist.

Art by Yuriy Shevchuk and Ilgvars Zalāns (Image: Alice Cabana) The first exhibition, which opens on the same day as the gallery, will be held for a month and is called the beginning. Convergence of Northern and Eastern European Art – aims to show visitors the various art exhibited in the gallery.

The pair spends five months preparing for the show, talking to artists from the north to help them properly describe the area.

Artists currently on display include Norman Cornish, Jeffrey Key, Reggardner, Yurishevchuk, Lena Krovska, Karen Thompson and Roxana Donnisanu.

A series of works by Roxana donisanu (Image by Alice Cabana) Mark said:

“Beginnings' fully encapsulates our vision for Stevenson's gallery, a space that converges with diverse artistic voices, fosters cultural exchange and enriches York's artistic landscape.”

The exhibition continues monthly with two shows entitled Forging Futures, Echoing Pasts (Industry Art), and Horizons & Habitats (see the scenery, cityscapes and ocean views).

The Blue Wall will showcase works with other Northern works against the White Wall, primarily by artists based in Manchester (Image: Alice Cabana) The couple also strives to seek equality in work with about 50% of the work displayed by female artists at any time.

Louise added: “We want to promote equality – many galleries are very male-centric and we are not that vein.”

The art purchased can be removed on the day and will be replaced for new ones. It is done to allow tourists and people who cannot easily return to the city centre to photograph their art.

The Stephenson galley is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 11am to 5am.