The Gallery
BACKGROUND - The Drawing Gallery was opened in 2004 by Yvonne Crossley as the only private gallery in the UK to focus entirely upon exhibiting and selling contemporary drawing. After four successful years in Central London, the gallery relocated to much larger premises at Walford on the Herefordshire/Shropshire boarder 8 miles west of Ludlow (A4113).
The Drawing Gallery showcases the work of some 45 contemporary British artists including those of international standing, established names within the British art world and others of growing reputation. Included in the gallery’s client range are several major museums and international corporations, individual established collectors as well as those very new to buying.
A programme of curated solo and mixed exhibitions run each year (please check dates & times). In addition the gallery holds an extensive and changing collection of contemporary British drawing at affordable prices. The gallery operates a staged payment plan and can offer helpful and well-informed advice about buying contemporary art works. All visitors to the gallery are most welcome.
DIRECTOR - Yvonne Crossley, studied Painting at Goldsmiths College School of Art in the 60’s and completed a PhD in Fine Art in 2001. Her work has been included in a range of mixed shows throughout the UK and she has held a number of solo exhibitions including at the Ikon Gallery - Birmingham, the Laing Gallery - Newcastle upon Tyne, The Midland Group Gallery - Nottingham, and Battersea Arts Centre among others. Her awards include an Italian Government Bursary, a Brazilian Government Scholarship and a DAAD Post-Graduate Research Grant. She worked in art education from the 1970’s until in 2004 she left her post as Vice-Principal at Wimbledon School of Art to set up The Drawing Gallery in Duke Street St James. She has been a member of a number of selection panels related to national competitions including The Jerwood Drawing Prize and The Hugh Casson Drawing Prize (Royal Academy Summer Exhibition).