Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Premier Fine Art Gallery in Torquay
Artizan Gallery is an independent fine art gallery dedicated to promoting local artists in the South West. Established in 2014, we provide professional and affordable exhibition spaces for both emerging and experienced artists, alongside hosting events, workshops, and pop-up exhibitions across Torbay. Our gallery occupies a historic building on Lucius Street in Torquay, echoing the legacy of Alexander Fisher, a local artist who operated a gallery in the same location over a century ago. We offer three distinct display spaces: the Main Gallery, the Garden Gallery, and the Basement Gallery, each tailored to different artistic needs. Our services extend beyond exhibitions to include space hire, design and photographic support, online collaboration tools, shipping, and curation.We actively represent artists long-term and collaborate with corporate partners to foster cultural development in Torbay. Our mission is to create a vibrant hub for the visual and performing arts, supporting community groups and creatives through accessible opportunities. With a deep connection to the region's artistic heritage, we aim to position Torbay as a cultural destination akin to St Ives in Cornwall. Our team combines decades of experience in the art world, ensuring a professional and supportive environment for artists and visitors alike.
Services
Art Exhibitions
Space Hire
Design Services
Shipping
Curation
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer three distinct exhibition spaces tailored to diverse artistic needs.
- Our historic Lucius Street location connects modern art with Torbay's artistic heritage.
- We provide comprehensive support including curation, shipping, and online promotion.
- We host pop-up exhibitions and events beyond standard gallery hours.
- Our corporate partnerships help sustain and grow the local arts community.
Services
Art Exhibitions
Artizan Gallery hosts solo and group exhibitions across three dedicated spaces. The Main Gallery, Garden Gallery, and Basement Gallery offer diverse environments for 2D and 3D works. Exhibitions typically run monthly, providing artists with structured opportunities to showcase their creations to a rotating audience.
Space Hire
Our galleries are available for private events, corporate functions, and pop-up exhibitions outside regular hours. Fully licensed for bar service, the spaces accommodate formal and informal gatherings, with external catering options available to enhance guest experiences.
Design Services
We produce marketing materials including posters, brochures, and digital assets in-house. These services extend to artists requiring professional promotional tools, alongside photographic support for archival purposes, event documentation, and reproduction prints.
Shipping
Working with local Torbay partners, we offer insured courier services for artworks within the UK and select international destinations. This includes secure packaging and delivery arrangements, ensuring safe transit for valuable pieces.
Curation
We curate and manage exhibitions for external venues, providing expertise in concept development, artist selection, promotion, and installation. This service supports public and private clients seeking to host high-quality art displays in diverse locations.
People
Julie Brandon
Owner
Julie has championed local art in Torbay since 2014, inspired by St Ives' cultural model. With over two decades in the region, she established Artizan Gallery to bridge gaps in artistic opportunities, drawing on historical connections to Alexander Fisher's early 20th-century gallery.
Questions
What types of exhibitions does Artizan Gallery host?
We host solo shows, group exhibitions, pop-ups, and seasonal events across our three gallery spaces, supporting both emerging and established artists.
Can I hire the gallery for private events?
Yes, our spaces are available for hire outside standard hours, including fully licensed bar service and catering arrangements for special occasions.
How does Artizan support local artists?
We offer exhibition spaces, design services, shipping logistics, and long-term representation, alongside corporate partnerships to promote artists' work regionally.
Is there a historical connection to art in your building?
Our Lucius Street location housed Alexander Fisher's gallery in 1911-1914, linking our mission to Torbay's early 20th-century artistic heritage.
How can artists apply for exhibitions?
Artists can submit proposals via our website, including portfolios and statements, with opportunities listed in our annual calendar and newsletter updates.
Do you offer online art collaboration tools?
Yes, our sister platform Arthub provides digital tools for artists, including managed accounts, e-commerce, and content management services.
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Reviews (5)
Jay Hesmondhalgh
Oct 28, 2021
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The Artizan is a brilliant local gallery. At the moment the very talented Janet Ventre, mosaic artist, is working on a large sign for Lucia Street in the gallery. Drop in and see this artisan at work. She also makes beautiful mirrors with eye for great colour combinations and skillful mosaic work.
Katie Lewis
Feb 15, 2020
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Lovely warm jnviting gallery .always different artist exhibiting which makes it great to visit coffee good or hot chocolate fab .
William Mills
Mar 06, 2019
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To an aspiring artist, the guidance and support provided by Jacob and Julie has been invaluable. Great space, fantastic work and lovely people!
Martin Bush
Dec 23, 2018
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Love showing my art with the Artizan Gallery. Working hard to make art great in Torbay. This was my exhibition in September 2017.
Kevin Foster
Dec 20, 2018
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Perfect small gallery with regular exhibitions by local artists and good coffee!!! Monthly conversations nights with cocktails a real highlight.
