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Otley Art Map 2013/14

  Due to the current growth of the Otley arts scene 2013/14 a group of galleries and artists got together in recognition and to have a bit of a chat….. The Council of Otley Arts was born! Togs Gallery, Bono Gallery, Otley Courthouse, Julia Odell, Daren Higham and of course ourselves Studio Seven. To name but a few. After the initial meeting it transpired our main aim was to set the ball rolling for an Otley arts trail. As a precursor to this project it was decided an Otley Art Map leaflet / publication should be produced to help raise awareness […]


Final cut Exhibition – Cuvee Granary Wharf Leeds

Thanks to everyone that attended and purchased the fantastic art available at our final cut exhibition. Cuvee bar, Granary Wharf, Leeds. Please check out our Final Cut promo video & photos below!     If you weren’t available to make it, some of the featured artworks are still available at Studio Seven, Otley. Along with many other pieces by many other artists.


‘Final Cut’ exhibition at Cuvee

Our double sided Flyer / Invite for the forthcoming ‘Final Cut’ exhibition at Cuvee Bar Leeds. As part of Cuvee Bar / Cuvee Arts ‘Sublime Sunday’s’ at Granary Wharf. Studio Seven has the honour of exhibiting at their 1st event. Opening night Sunday 2nd June 17.00 – 23.00 (exhibition runs 2nd – 30th June) Alexis Snell will be exhibiting her range of quirky lino cuts (featured above) Bo Davis will be exhibiting a selection of vintage map paper cuts (featured below)  


Otley Victorian Fayre 2012

“Last year’s Victorian Fayre was, once again, a great success and our thanks go to everyone who attended. The morning of the 2011 Fayre was very wet and we wondered if the visitors would once again support us.  We need not have worried, as the skies cleared the visitors poured in.  Once again an estimated 16,500 people enjoyed a wonderful, family orientated day.” www.victorianfayre.co.uk Have a look at our photo’s from this years Fayre including our Christmas window display.  


Harrogate Mercer Art Gallery bi-annual open art competition

A very big Congratulations! Studio seven artists. Julia Odell & Daren Higham win both 1st and 2nd prize at the prestigious: Harrogate Mercer Art Gallery bi-annual open art competition The selectors Adam King, local artist; Caroline Krzesinska, freelance art curator, and Jane Sellars, Curator of Art for Harrogate Borough Council voted: 1st Prize: Julia Odell – Nithering Almscliffe.                               Giclee limited edition prints are now available at Studio Seven 2nd Prize: Daren Higham – Ex Factor.                     […]


Black & Gold Deer / Stag Head Wall Art

Add some character to your walls, safe in the knowledge that no animals were harmed in the process! The first in a new collection of Designer Deer / Stag Heads at Studio Seven Gallery. ‘Black & Gold’ Resin Deer head painted in Black acrylic & Gold leaf tipped antlers


Scarlett Johansson Portrait

Attention all Scarlett Johansson fans! In this latest portrait by Paul Hellen you can see he captures her natural beauty and cheeky charm with amazingly vibrant colour and texture. This 20″ x 30″ Scarlett Johansson acrylic portrait is now available at Studio Seven art gallery, Otley, West Yorkshire. Unbelievable price for an original piece of art: £225.00


New Paper Cuts by Daren Higham

Take a look at these gorgeous new paper cuts from StudioSeven artist Daren Higham. Painstakingly hand cut with surgically sharp blades & a steady hand! ‘The Parsonage’ Horsforth Comes in a contemporary white box frame  & Cadmium yellow Mount board backing /39 x 30cm / £85.00   Robin Hoods Bay Comes in a contemporary white box frame  & grey/blue mount board backing /39 x 30cm / £85.00   ‘Cherry Blossom’ Comes in a contemporary white box frame  & Deep cherry red mount board backing /22 x 32cm / £35.00   ‘Daisy’ Comes in a contemporary white box frame  & cadmium yellow mount […]


The Culture Vulture

_ Studio Seven’s Bo Davis was asked to design May’s website banner for The Culture Vulture. _ Check out the ‘Live at Leeds’ based lino cut design and mini interview. http://theculturevulture.co.uk/blog/banner-designers/may-banner-designer-james-bo-davis/


Otley Street Festival 2011

A huge thanks to everyone who helped and attended the biggest and best Otley Street Festival yet. The festival has grown from year to year, featuring the best young musical talent that Otley has to offer, an increase in variety of street performers and exciting new fun attractions, such as an inflatable climbing wall. The Newmarket Street Festival originated four years ago in a very small and intimate way as a ‘thank you’ from the retailers on Newmarket who felt that they wanted to give something back to the community. From then its grown year on year taking on a […]