Welcome to Zillah Bell Gallery

Often described as one of Yorkshire’s best kept secrets, this fine art gallery has over the years earned the reputation as a place to view and purchase a wide range of works by local, national and international artists.

Exhibitions change monthly and feature an extraordinary wide range of artists, media and subject matter. Contemporary artists who regularly exhibit at the gallery include Norman Ackroyd CBE RA, Jason Hicklin RE, Jonathan Trowell NEAC, Ann Kilvington and Colin Britton BWS.

Zillah Bell Art Gallery, 15 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PQ is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.

Gallery news

Praise for THE PRINTED IMAGE Exhibition (October 2009):

"This exhibition is worthy of any city centre gallery. Exhibiting printmakers who retain a traditional aesthetic quality. A glory in craftsmanship, the essence of drawing. If this exhibition was at the Whitworth or the Lowry in Manchester, I would be delighted!"

- Mike Higginton, Artist in Residence at the Ascension Church, Manchester

Please visit the exhibitions page for Zillah Bell Gallery's recently announced programme for 2010. Featuring exhibitions by Carry Akroyd SWLA and friends; Peter Hicks, Lesley Hicks and Beverley Hicks in their first show together; and paintings, pastels and prints by Jonathan Trowell NEAC. Including three mixed shows, a small pictures show and a themed exhibition of paintings, etchings, jewellery and ceramics inspired by Yorkshire Gateways.

In August 2008, Zillah Bell Gallery celebrated its 20th Anniversary with an exhibition featuring works by over forty artists. Amongst those exhibiting were John Thornton, Ann Kilvington, Jason Hicklin RE, Richard Snowden and Frank Jennings.

Exhibition catalogues of ‘Irish Etchings 1987 - 2008’ by Norman Ackroyd CBE RA (price incl. p&p: £17) and 'A Line in the Water' featuring 75 etchings by Ackroyd and 15 poems by Douglas Dunn (price incl. p&p: £70) are available from Zillah Bell Gallery. Please visit the shop page for further information.

Ann Kilvington, 'Seagulls And Ploughing'

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