Velarde is an exciting contemporary art gallery located in Kingsbridge, Devon, UK, dedicated to establishing itself as an inspirational destination in the South West arts scene. We bring the finest British art to Devon, offering collectors and first-time buyers a unique opportunity to connect with both established artists and emerging talent.
At Velarde, we embrace a diverse range of artistic styles, celebrating creativity and innovation across multiple forms. Our carefully curated, year-round exhibition programme offers both affordable and aspirational priced pieces, ensuring there is something for every collector. Whether you're building your collection or looking for a statement piece, our gallery offers art that provides both excellent value and investment potential.
We are also proud to offer a wide selection of mediums, including painting, original prints, ceramics, contemporary craft, and sculpture – with the latter beautifully displayed in our stunning sculpture garden.
Founded in 2023, Velarde is an artist-run gallery and is the culmination of a lifelong dream for its owners Matt Velarde and Fi Wallace Velarde who are both professional artists themselves: Matt has worked as a fine art photographer, while Fi is a painter and printmaker.
“Matt and I have always had a shared passion for art,” says Fi. “We wanted to open an inspiring, exciting and thought-provoking art gallery that brings the best in fine art to Devon and connects people with new and established talent. Art is extremely important and can be so uplifting, and we’ve always felt that contributing to the art scene in this way would be incredibly rewarding for us.”
