Coastal Gallery Lymington

Leading independent contemporary art gallery situated in Lymington, New Forest

Coastal Gallery is a leading independent contemporary art gallery, situated in Lymington in the New Forest, and celebrating its tenth anniversary this year.

Coastal Gallery is a touchstone for exceptional and unusual original contemporary art and design. Working closely with emerging and established artists and designers, the gallery champions painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists and jewellery designers based locally and in London. Their work demonstrates outstanding talent, creativity and craftsmanship.

The Coastal Gallery collection is curated by Stewart Mechem and Bev Saunders. Between them, they bring together years of successful business experience working in the art, design and fashion worlds. With a keen eye for contemporary art and design, and knowledge of what’s trending, Bev and Stewart have an instinct for sourcing the best artwork for each and every client.

Bev and Stewart have built up their own collections of original artworks, and enjoy helping you to develop yours. Their Try at Home service enables you to try out artwork in your home, or workspace, for up to seven days. After that, you can simply return the artwork to the gallery or pay for your purchase.

Coastal Gallery is delighted to be collaborating with Palais des Vaches, the gallery and events venue established at Lower Exbury Farm, Inchmery Lane, Exbury SO45 1AE.

Former farm buildings, including a milking parlour affectionately nicknamed the ‘Cow Palace’, have been lovingly transformed into a permanent gallery and events space by artists Nick and Caroline de Rothschild.

Caroline comments,‘We are so proud of the gallery and venue, and have long respected the reputation Stewart and Bev have built up at Coastal Gallery in Lymington. It seems a natural fit to join forces. We have great artists, they have great artists.’

Overlooking the Beaulieu River, with stunning views across to the Isle of Wight, Palais des Vaches offers a unique exhibition space in which to showcase work by Coastal Gallery artists, particularly larger scale pieces. Palais des Vaches is the perfect extension to the Lymington-based gallery.

Stewart observes,‘Collaboration between galleries has developed over the past few years. This is our opportunity to present a diverse range of artists, ceramicists and sculptors to a wider audience. This area of Hampshire has an abundance of exceptional talent, and it is exciting to see local businesses coming together in support of such talent.’

The current collaborative exhibition is the Spring Exhibition:

• 25-26 March 2023: Launch weekend (click here for details)
• Open weekends: 8-10 April, 22-23 April, 29-30 April, 13-14 May, 24 June 2023 (click here for details)