Art Galleries

rcroton


Joined: 05/06/2008
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 16:23

Does anyone know if or where there are any art galleries in the North selling origional paintings etc?

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 16:41

The Bella View Hotel, on the Bellapais Rd, on the left, halfway up the hill, have an interesting art gallery. Not open full time but if you phone ahead they will give you a viewing. I t also includes furniture, lighting etc. Not cheap, but really interesting. Nice bar/pool area to relax in as well.



p.s. As it's a 'boutique' hotel, they normally don't accept any children under 15.



Which is why we've stayed there a couple of times.!



p.p.s. Might also suit some posters who dont like noisy venues or inflatable crocodiles in the pool.



http://www.bellaview.net





rob

Kitty1


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 683

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 17:48

Starting at the main roundabout in Girne (where you can head into town, up the hill to Lefkosa etc), head towards Bellapais (passing Gardenia wedding dress shop, Ramsay menswear). As you come around the bend approaching the Bellapais traffic lights, you will see a gallery on your left called Arty Art. It's opposite Henry Charles Estates.



We got a decent size original painting there and had it custom-framed the same day for 300 ytl.

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 10:15

You can buy original paintings at the round tower in Girne (ask for Svetlana), the SideStreet exhibitions in Lefkosa (just up from the main Post Office), At Belleapais Abbey you will find the occasional exhibition, and also the Toros Opel dealership has exhibitions in its upstairs conference facility.



Also at some time this year they have the North Cyprus painting competition open to amateurs and pro's it is held at the Buyuk Han (old inn) in Lefkosa.

rcroton


Joined: 05/06/2008
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 10:43

Thanks for your replies much appreciated, i will be looking in a couple of weeks for sure.

Lambousa Gordon


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 1992

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 12:16

A number of local artists also exhibit their works at the Chateau Lambousa Market on saturdays.

BILLY


Joined: 15/01/2007
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 12:34

There is a small Gallery in KARAMAN village centre just behind the church and down from SPOT bar, selling original local paintings.

If its closed you can get the key from the village shop.

deedee


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 18:44

Sunbeams Estate Agents have given their wall space to several artists.They have beautiful water colours painted by an Iranian artist and also some by art students from local universities. Sunbeams is on the main Girne - lapta road on the right just after Lemar and next to the olive oil factory.Phone number is 533 849 8959

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 23:23

Not wanting, of course, to take away trade from locals and especially local artists - I own an art gallery in Essex (NO I AM NOT APPLYING FOR TRADE) but just wanted to know because I will be taking art to TRNC for our villa when we complete in September - does anyone have any advice about cargo?? Not much though, we are flying for the first time with Pegasus from Stansted, are they strict on luggage allowance - with thanks!!