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Gallery feature.... COLONY in Rochdale
This new gallery, situated in Rochdale, on the outskirts of Manchester, opened its doors only in late
2017. The showcase opening exhibition shown paintings and ceramics by known and unknown artists.
The Gallery owners, Anthony Cosgrove and Richard Fitton have had a working relationship for some
time as an Agent and Painter. Anthony is a long time and avid Art collector and something of an expert
on Art from the North West of England. Richard is a young dynamic artist who has experienced much
acclaim since his first major show at Castlegatehouse Gallery in Cumbria.
‘painters Tubes magazine’ first visited the Gallery as it was being converted from its previous use
(automotive repair building) to a very well designed two story exhibition and studio premises. Today the
visitor is greeted by paintings in the entry hall which has warm subdued lighting and paintings on the wall
illuminated with spotlights. As you walk up a few steps the gallery opens into a number of rooms where
ones attention is grabbed by the excellent original artwork placed sympathetically around the walls.