OUR STORY

About the Gallery

A gallery built upon artistic excellence, enduring relationships and a belief in the transformative presence of exceptional art.

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AMBLESIDE

A tradition of
artistic excellence.

Throughout its history, Ambleside has maintained a reputation for the high artistic standard of its offerings and its commitment to the community it serves.

The gallery represents painters, sculptors and photographers from around the world, bringing together artists of extraordinary talent, originality and distinctive artistic vision.

Ambleside has also served as a gathering place for exhibitions, workshops, lectures, seminars and cultural performances — creating opportunities for people to experience art beyond the walls of a traditional gallery.

THE AMBLESIDE EXPERIENCE

Enter a world infused
with aesthetic grace.

OUR HISTORY

From England
to North Carolina.

1982

Manchester, England

Ambleside Fine Arts was founded in Manchester, England by Jackson Mayshark.

1994

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Ambleside moved to Grosse Pointe, where it established its first brick-and-mortar gallery and showcased its distinctive collection of British art.

1994–2003

A Growing Collection

During the following years, the gallery welcomed new artists, presented more than fifty exhibitions, hosted special events and became increasingly involved in its artistic community.

2003

North Carolina

Ambleside Gallery relocated to North Carolina, beginning another chapter in the gallery's history.

THE NEXT CHAPTER

The Ambleside legacy continues.

Building upon decades of artistic excellence, Ambleside continues to present exceptional art while cultivating meaningful relationships between artists, collectors and the community.

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