Exhibition : Inspired by Nature (7th – 15th November)
Date: 7th – 15th November 10.00am – 6.00pm
Exhibition :Inspired by Nature
Venue : The Gallery Brookvale House Oaker Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JJ (AA Signposted) Admission Free
Details:We are proud to present an exhibition of artwork by Pollyanna. Throughout her life she drew inspiration from the beauty of the British Isles, and especially the Peak District of Derbyshire, where she made her home.
Every winter Pollyanna opened her private gallery for an exhibition inspired by her love of British Wildlife. This year we will be staging an of exhibition of paintings in celebration of the exclusive launch of the new book Inspired by Nature. This beautiful book is a celebration of Pollyanna’s artwork, beautifully matched with inspirational quotations. The lavishly illustrated book features over 50 paintings selected from Pollyanna’s archive – many of which are reproduced here for the first time. Sales of the book will raise funds for conservation projects through The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation
Visitors will be able to view over fifty original paintings – many of which will be on display to the public for the very first time – in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
Pollyanna’s daughter and business partner Anna-Louise will be on hand throughout and will be pleased to chat to visitors about the artwork and the wildlife which inspired her.
Visitors will also be able to browse at leisure through the latest additions to Pollyanna’s extensive ranges of greetings cards, fine art and limited edition prints, and a wide variety of gift ware featuring her work – including stationery, jigsaws, tea sets, china mugs, linen ware, cross stitch kits, signed sets of her postage stamps issued internationally, and first day covers for the Royal Mail alongside an exclusive display of gift ware commissioned by Harrods. All of her exquisitely illustrated books will be available, as well as the latest brand new sewing and paper crafting kits – as launched live on television in a series of popular programmes featuring Anna-Louise on the Sewing Street and Highlight Crafts TV channels!
There will be over 150 Christmas card designs to choose from, including the latest charity cards featuring designs by Pollyanna for the RSPB, Guide dogs for the Blind, The Born Free Foundation, Blue Cross, The Dogs Trust and Marie Curie among many others. New fine art calendars of her work will be available for 2027, along with a range of eco-friendly wrapping paper and cards, and even a selection of Christmas decorations featuring Pollyanna’s images!
Tea and Coffee will be available throughout, and visitors are welcome to enjoy Pollyanna’s unique gardens.
Visitors to the gallery will have the opportunity to purchase prize draw tickets to win a unique hand embellished picture.
A minimum of 10% of all sales are donated to wildlife and conservation projects through the Pollyanna Pickering Foundation.
The gallery is open 10 am – 6 pm during Exhibitions. Admission is free. Outside exhibitions visits are strictly by appointment only.
Tea and coffee are available throughout. During Summer events visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in Pollyanna’s garden.
HOW TO FIND THE GALLERY :
The gallery is located at : Brookvale House Oker Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JJ – just one mile from Matlock. It is AA signposted during each event.
What Three Words : /// Loved. Yummy. Farmland.
There is a car park for up to 12 cars – and additional parking available in the layby opposite the entrance, and along the road.