Artmarket Gallery

Artmarket Gallery: original and limited edition contemporary art in East Yorkshire

Artmarket Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery located in the village of Cottingham, in East Yorkshire, midway between Hull and Beverley. The gallery presents itself as an award-winning space with a close-knit, friendly and approachable team, focused on helping buyers choose works they love and that enrich their lives. It describes itself as one of the country's leading independent galleries and, at the time of the analysis, stated it was approaching its twentieth anniversary.

Catalogue: artists, genres and formats

The gallery's catalogue is organised around several categories: artists, genres, originals, books, sculpture and gift cards. Among the names featured on the site are David Hockney, Richard Blunt, Tim Cotterill, Amy Louise, JJ Adams, David Shrigley, Daisy Boman, James McQueen and Sarah Graham. The offering includes prints and limited editions, bronze sculptures and acrylic panels, as well as art publications.

The site shows specific examples from the catalogue, such as Henry with Tulips, from Friends, 1976 and Livingroom and Terrace, July 1986, by David Hockney; Golden Harvest, a bronze sculpture by Tim Cotterill; Jungle Hunter Bust, by Edge, a timed limited edition; Cathedral of Power, by JJ Adams, a limited edition on acrylic panel; Stink (2023), a sculpture by David Shrigley; wall hanging sculptures by Daisy Boman; and the Full Non-Fiction 2022 Set of Four by James McQueen. Smaller pieces also appear, such as Star Gazing Hare - Miniature and Red Squirrel - Miniature, with prices listed in the catalogue.

Services for collectors and buyers

In addition to selling work, the gallery offers advisory and support services. These include arranging commissions for unique and exceptional pieces, home visits to help place and display purchased work, and advice on what to choose when a purchase is intended as an investment as well as for enjoyment. The gallery notes that it also has pieces at affordable prices and offers interest-free instalment payments through Klarna, as well as its own product called Artmarket Reserve.

Reach and clientele

According to its presentation, the gallery has clients across the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia, and works closely with selected partners. Its catalogue ranges from emerging artists to one of the world's most celebrated living artists, David Hockney.

Editorial content and blog

The site maintains a blog with posts about works and artists in the catalogue. Among the published topics are Remember You Cannot Look at the Sun or Death for Very Long, by David Hockney, created in 2021; the work of Sarah Graham and her pop approach; the 220 for 2020 series, also by Hockney; and the Cherry Blossom sculpture by Tim Cotterill. These posts serve as context and an introduction to the available pieces.

Buying and customer service

The gallery allows offers to be made on works through a "Make an Offer" feature, in which the buyer can propose their own price. The site also includes a contact form, shipping options, payment methods and a frequently asked questions section. Accepted payment methods include American Express, Apple Pay, Diners Club, Discover, Google Pay, Maestro, Mastercard, PayPal, Shop Pay, Union Pay and Visa.

Location and opening hours

The gallery welcomes visitors at its Cottingham space in East Yorkshire. Its regular hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 and Saturday 10:00 - 16:00; on Sundays it opens by appointment.

Location and contact

197 Hallgate, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 4BB · Phone: +44 (0)1482 876 003 · Email: gallery@artmarket.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 17:00; Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00; Sunday: by appointment