AN ART gallery has officially opened its doors in Wokingham after its launch event last Saturday.
R Young Art Gallery, at Alexandra Court, Wokingham, invited members of the public to its grand opening to showcase its new studio.
The event, which was attended by the Wokingham town mayor, Cllr Tony Lack, saw around 50 people visit the premises to browse the artwork on display.
Founder and painter Richard Young, said he had an “excellent” turn out on the day.
“The opening event went really well, everyone was dressed up and we had several artists come along,” he said.
Creators who attended included sculptor Seamus Cuddihy, painter Daron Mason, Sergej Ovcharuk, and contemporary artist, Sarah Berger.
Mr Young said the feedback he has received has been better than he ever expected.
“So many people have said how the new gallery is like a breath of fresh air for Wokingham,” he said.
“One thing is the amount of people in their opening conversation will ask if whether all the artists are based around here, and that’s what’s so great is that we are all local artists, I’m from Wokingham and all the others are based around the area.
“Having that local element is a real testament to the community and I think that’s more important to the public, knowing that the gallery is showcasing talent in the borough.”
Currently representing 11 artists at his gallery, Mr Young explained that they are soon going to have more artwork and creators in his studio.
Mr Young added that his events programme will kick off later this month.
Starting with an Intro to Palette Knife Painting workshop, on Thursday, November 25, Mr Young will teach visitors the basics on how to paint with a palette knife.
And individuals will get to take home their artwork at the end of the evening.
“Our events programme is so important,” Mr Young said.
“They will draw people to the gallery and will give individuals something cultural to participate in.”
The session will take place from 6pm until 8pm at the gallery on Denmark Street.
For more details, visit ryoung-art.com
