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We have some exciting news! Gallery 545 will be exhibiting at the Edinburgh Art Fair between 17-19 November.  We will present amazing artists from Northern Ireland and their diverse original works to art lovers in Scotland. Come and visit us!

Art Director Francesca Biondi interviews Ronan Bowes about his work and his solo exhibition 'Decompression' at Gallery 545 (May 2022). Read about this award-winning painter and his original and colorful abstract artworks.

Art Director Francesca Biondi interviews award-winning artist Rosie McGurran about her work and her solo exhibition 'Corners of Time'. Find out about her fascinating paintings where the real world co-exists and blends with an imaged one.

Art Director and Curator Francesca Biondi interviews award-winning painter Janet Keith about her work. Find out more about her vibrant abstract paintings, her inspiration from the tangle of nature and landscapes near and far, and how she allows the energy and life in the painting to shine.

Curator Francesca Biondi interviews Latisha Reihill about her artistic practice and her solo show ‘Ways of Seeing’ at Gallery 545. Read more about this award-winning emerging artist, her passion for abstract art and her beautiful textured abstract paintings.

Curator Francesca Biondi interviews Anushiya Sundaralingam about her work and her online solo exhibition ‘Iyarkai’ (Nature). Find out more about this award-winning mixed media artist in this blog, the incredible variety of works she can create, and the sources of inspirations she draws upon.

Curator Francesca Biondi interviews Karl Hagan about his work and his solo online exhibition ‘Detonation’. Find out more about this artist on the rise in this blog, where he talks about the themes, thoughts, ideas and artistic processes behind his captivating paintings.

Gallery 545 is making the most of its digital platforms to respond to the negative impact of Covid-19 on the art world. As galleries, art fairs, arts venues, shops and studios are closed, online platforms have become a fundamental means to showcase art. We are therefore using our e-commerce website, blogs and social media to show online exhibitions, present additional selections of art works, introduce more artists and bring you news about art. In this way, we can continue to serve our customers, support artists and connect them to art lovers. Read more in our blog.

We’re here to give everyone our top tips, so that you can purchase the perfect piece for you, and you can make an informed purchase too! When it comes to buying art, we recommend you to take the time to keep many important factors at the forefront of your mind – your personal taste, space, décor, budget, and information about the artist and the artwork…but then let your heart guide your decision too! Read more about our top tips in our blog.

We have developed a new website to create a virtual art hub showcasing accomplished artists based in Northern Ireland and connecting them to art lovers and art collectors from here and beyond.