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Fine Art

This month we’re proud to celebrate local artists and curators as we present a guide to the area’s best galleries and studios...

Above: Robert Fogell. Right: Nick Grove’s Midday Heat on Ironmonger Street.

n Nick Grove Fine Art

The Studio, Otters Business Hub, PE9 2PA 07951 249559, www.nickgrove-artworks.co.uk

OUNDLE is not exactly a visually unappealing town, but moving to Stamford two years ago was creative rapture for artist Nick Grove, who enjoys practising and teaching oil painting. A canon of new work to view in his virtual gallery includes Stamford street scenes, plus scenes from Norfolk, Suffolk and London. Nick also specialises in portraiture and invites new commissions for portraits and landscapes. Nick is also accepting enquiries from novice artists who would like to learn to draw and paint using oils, hosting small groups and individuals keen to learn from an experienced artist who has exhibited his work at The Royal Society of Portrait Painters and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. n 54

n Robert Fogell Gallery

23 High Street, St Martins, Stamford, PE9 2LF 01780 762099, www.robfogell.co.uk

ROBERT FOGELL GALLERY was established in 2006 by Robert & Diane Fogell, exhibiting contemporary and modern British art from leading and emerging artists. Robert is an artist himself and has a studio in the Kennel Yard of Burghley House. His career began in Sculpture Conservation working on classical and modern stone sculpture and allied materials in public and private collections around the UK, including English Heritage, Cambridge University and private commissions. Robert’s materials include bronze, stone, steel and mixed media. The gallery is open by appointment only; please phone or email to view any of the artwork on display. Commissions and studio visits welcome. n

n Stamford Contemporary Arts & Gallery

Maiden Lane, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2AZ, 01780 753737, www.gallerystamford.co.uk NOT JUST A GALLERY, but a community for local artists to share inspiration and support for their work. Stamford Contemporary Arts and Gallery Stamford provide a place for a core of existing local artists and new talent to exhibit their work in a monthly-changing gallery environment, with up to 100 pieces on display during each exhibition. In addition, the gallery has its own in-house picture framing professionals who are available to anyone – not just in-house artists – and can help to display work to its best effect. Meanwhile, the studio also has weekly classes providing tuition on, for example, watercolour techniques, life drawing, oils, mixed-media techniques and colour theory. n

n Adrian Hill Fine Art

The Mews, The George Hotel, Stamford, PE9 2LB 01780 480800, www.adrianhillfineart.com FINE ART is for everyone. That’s the philosophy of Adrian Hill, whose Stamford Gallery, and two galleries in Holt, Norfolk, exhibit artwork of both quality and diversity, plus some private collections from artists who are regarded as being the best in Britain. On display are paintings from Sego and Munnings, as well as artwork from names like L S Lowry and David Hockney. For those who favour colourful, whimsical or more abstract styles of art, Rosa Sepple (right) produces striking mixed-media pieces with visual strength and striking energy, whilst Peter Wileman (left) is an acclaimed artist whose sunsets, coastal scenes and landscapes have earned him recognition as a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Adrian, meanwhile, is renowned for his knowledge and approachability, making fine art accessible and affordable. n

n Gladwells Rutland

Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6EA 07866 450070, www.gladwellpatterson.com

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GLADWELLS RUTLAND is the sister gallery of Gladwell & Patterson, based on London’s Beauchamp Place. Cory Fuller established the Rutland venue on Oakham’s Mill Street and is the third generation in her family to work in the business, after graduating from King’s College with First Class Honours, before continuing her postgraduate studies at the Courtauld Institute specialising in French 19th century painting. On display are exceptional fine oil paintings, watercolours and sculpture; from 19th and 20th century works to

Munnings landscapes and portraits by leading artists, all with

Sir Alfred James Munnings is unsurpassed provenance. n renowned as one of the C20th’s greatest equestrian artists. Shown here is December Morning, painted in Cornwall, oil on canvas, 51cm x 61cm, £350,000.

n Rebecca Ivatts Fine Art

Sidings Place, Station Road, Uppingham LE15 9TX 07788 664779, www.ivatts.art REBECCA IVATTS originally grew up in Stamford and following the pandemic has returned to Rutland. Rooted in exquisite draftsmanship, her bold, expressive canvases – encompassing human figure, landscape and portraiture – will soon be on sale in her new art gallery-studio on Queen Street, Uppingham. Here you can see a curated selection of Rebecca’s powerful paintings, meet the artist at work in the adjoining studio and discuss any private commissions. After graduating in Modern Languages from Oxford University and completing an internship at the Musee d’Orsay, Paris, Rebecca studied at the Slade School of Art, Prince’s Drawing School and San Fernando Arts Academy, Madrid. In addition to her studio work, Rebecca has taught Guardian Masterclasses and at The Arts Club, Mayfair; she now gives regular workshops in Uppingham. n

Carefully selected artists from the Royal Academy, Royal Institutes, Federations and Societies

David Hockney RA OM CH | Untitled No 281 ‘My Window’ Edition B | Limited Edition Signed and Numbered iPad Drawing | 17″ x 13″

New Fine Art Gallery Now Open in Stamford

5-8 The Mews • The George Hotel • Stamford • PE9 2LB Tuesday - Sunday from 11am to 5pm | 01780 480800

Also at Lees Yard • Holt • Norfolk | Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm | 01263 713883

Please visit the website to view and purchase our artworks www.adrianhillfineart.com

CHARTERED & FELLOWED

Congratulations this month to Ollie Smith of Stamford-based BCM Wealth Management! Last month Ollie has achieved not only chartered status, but gained his fellowship with the Chartered Institute of Insurance, positioning him as one of the highest qualified experts in the industry...

Wealth Management you can really count on... that’s what BCM Wealth Management has been providing since 2020 when Ollie Smith set up a new practice in Stamford after 15 years working in the industry.

Just a couple of years on, the firm employs four members of staff and has recently moved to larger premises... and the growth and development hasn’t stopped there.

Last month, after five long years and six seemingly much longer exams, Ollie Smith was finally able to celebrate after achieving the wealth management industry’s highest professional qualifications, achieving CII Chartered Status, and, in addition, achieving Fellow status too.

“I’ve worked in the industry for a decade and a half, and the intention of establishing BCM Wealth Management was to provide the most knowledgeable advice, but without sacrificing the ability to get to know our clients, to really understand their circumstances, and to provide advice that’s as tailored to their needs as it’s possible to deliver.”

“The wealth management, investment and mortgage markets are all more complicated than they’ve ever been. In one way that’s good as it offers more opportunities to make your money work hard for our clients.”

“But on the other hand, it makes experience, expertise and knowledge more important than ever. Our ability to retain clients is predicated on doing our very best for them, and so pursuing Chartered status was very much about being at our most qualified and knowledgeable so we can perform as well as possible for the 400 clients we represent.” “The process was quite gruelling – hell, in fact – but that’s reflected in the fact that of all of the advisors in the country, few of them have Chartered status and fewer still are fellows.” “For a client, that means peace of mind that they’ve chosen to entrust their circumstances to a firm which really values professional development within the industry.” “In addition to being as highly qualified as the industry allows, we’re also a Partner Practice of, and supported by, St. James’s Place, which gives us an advantage when it comes to reliability and helps us to remain focused on our clients.” “Our services include financial advice and products for mortgages, pensions, retirement planning, investments, or any other aspect of your life. But unlike some financial advisers, our expertise and advice is always provided with a friendly, human touch.” “In spring 2022 we’ll be approaching the end of the tax year and that’s traditionally a time when existing and new clients are able to evaluate their circumstances, their pensions, ISAs, and overall tax efficiency in light of the success of their businesses or investments over the past year.” “It’s a traditionally busy time of the year, but it’s likely to be even busier given that Covid and the emergence of working from home has led many to re-evaluate their working lives. Some are considering working from home more; semi-retirement or early-retirement having enjoyed a taste of ‘retirement’ whilst on furlough.” “With the recent relaxation of draw-down rules and changes to personal allowance, it’s been a really unique time in the industry, which is interesting for us professionally, but for those outside the industry, there’s never been a more appropriate time to seek good advice and to look to the future armed with expert insight.” To receive a complimentary guide covering wealth management, retirement planning or Inheritance Tax planning, contact BCM Wealth Management Ltd on 01780 437500 or email Simone.Harley@sjpp.co.uk n

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested. The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from taxation, can change at any time. The value of any tax relief is generally dependent on individual circumstances. BCM Wealth Management Ltd is an appointed representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and service, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.