Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Premier Contemporary Art Gallery in Edinburgh
Alpha Art is an independent contemporary gallery established in 2006 in Edinburgh. Our mission is to make art accessible to all while representing a diverse range of emerging and established UK and international artists. We curate an ambitious annual programme of exhibitions and events, participating in major art festivals and fairs. Our team provides expert guidance on art acquisition, offering bespoke framing services, specialist installation support, and tailored consultancy. We collaborate with professional art technicians, framers, and couriers to ensure artworks are handled with precision.Through initiatives like the Own Art payment scheme, we make collecting art affordable. Our remote viewing service allows clients to experience artworks in situ, while our corporate art hiring service fosters creative partnerships. With over 15 years' experience, we combine deep industry knowledge with a welcoming approach to demystify art collecting. Our expertise extends to commission facilitation, insurance advice, and event hosting in our Stockbridge gallery space. We actively support the creative community through charity collaborations and industry partnerships.
Services
Art Sales
Exhibitions
Picture Framing
Art Delivery
Insurance Advice
Art Consultancy
Commission Facilitation
Art Hiring
Event Hosting
Artist Representation
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer a free trial term for artwork placement in Edinburgh
- Our picture framing service partners Edinburgh-based expert James Sutherland since 2007
- Specialist art technicians ensure secure installation in galleries and private spaces
- Own Art payment scheme enables interest-free art purchases up to 2,500
- Dedicated art consultancy service with over 15 years' industry experience
Services
Picture Framing
Our Edinburgh-based framing partner James Sutherland offers bespoke solutions since 2007. Services include moulding, mounting, glazing, canvas stretching, and hand-finished frames. Experienced staff help select optimal framing options with samples available at the gallery.
Art Delivery
Specialist art couriers handle UK deliveries daily with weekly international shipping. Professional packing ensures safe transit. We advise on shipping options for client-owned artworks too. Delivery schedules accommodate client needs.
Art Consultancy
Free expert guidance demystifies art collecting. We help develop collections through personalized consultations. Services include space-specific artwork selection, collection expansion, and market navigation. Book via email for tailored advice.
Own Art Scheme
Creative United's interest-free payment plan allows 100-2,500 purchases over 10 months. Setup takes 10 minutes at the gallery or remotely. Deposit options available for purchases exceeding 2,500. Application assistance provided.
Art Hiring
Corporate and private clients can rent artworks with free installation. Rental costs offset future purchases. This service fosters creative partnerships and professional collaborations while making art accessible to wider audiences.
Questions
What services does Alpha Art offer for art buyers?
We provide art sales, framing, installation, delivery, insurance advice, consultancy, commission facilitation, and corporate art hiring services.
Can I purchase art on payment plans?
Yes, through our Own Art scheme, you can buy art interest-free over 10 months between £100-£2,500.
Do you deliver artworks outside Edinburgh?
We deliver artworks across Scotland and the UK daily, with international shipping available weekly.
How can I view artworks before purchasing?
Our remote viewing service brings artworks to your Edinburgh location for free trial placement.
Do you accept emerging artists?
We welcome artists at all career stages, from graduates to established professionals for representation.
Reviews (4)
Paul Dagincourt
Jan 20, 2020
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We had a great experience of Alpha Art. We purchased a beautiful Jack Frame piece for our home in Atlanta. The gallery could not have been more accommodating and helpful.
John Gray
Jul 13, 2017
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Alpha Art Gallery has to rate as Edinburgh's finest retailer for high quality contemporary art matched by world class customer service. Highly recommended.
John Hart
Jul 01, 2012
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Fantastic little art gallery/shop, displaying some excellent contempory art. High prices, but what do you expect with Howson and McFadden originals? Well worth a visit.
Qype User Semdav
Nov 17, 2008
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Stockbridge has a full-on cafe culture. You'd think the place was saturated with caffeine joints but this one is a bit different. The owners show art for sale on the walls as well as selling cards. The coffee is pretty good, the food is ok but it's a nice place to stop and look into every now and then.
