The Gallery opened in beginning of May 2006 and is the latest addition to the attractions and cultural life of Newburgh. The premises were for many years the town draper’s shop and latterly a carpet shop. Up until the opening of the gallery, this impressive property on the High Street had stood empty for more than 5 years. The shop, now painstakingly and imaginatively restored has reincarnated as the “Sun Gallery .”Proprietor Nick Moss, a local artist and businessman with strong family roots in the town, has realized his vision of a showcase for the many and diverse creative talents in the local area, and in Scotland as a whole.

Nick has brought together an inspired collection of the very best paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass art, jewellery, furniture, framing service and Art cards. Sun Gallery has succeeded in presenting a range of original artworks which will have something to offer for all tastes. Current exhibits by some of the very talented artists from the Duncan of Jordenstone 2006 and 2007 Degree shows, including award winning sculpture from Nora Bain and Marna Rinder, also Dundee artists Ken Bushe and John Stoa, striking mixed media paintings by Jennifer Read, and earthy hand-moulded stoneware planters by Moyra Stewart from Newburgh.

Edinburgh painters Stella Auchinleck, Ruth Addinall and Bernie O’ Donnell are showing some fine work, and there are some amazing character studies by Ayrshire’s Merlin Currie. Inspired ceramics and beautiful silver jewellery come from talented brothers David and Martin MacGregor of Milnathort and Tim Davies of Cupar demonstrates the beauty of local timber in his finely crafted mirrors and furniture.

NICK MOSS

Born in London to Scottish parents from Fife, Nick started his working life as an illustrator in an advertising studio. He was soon caught up in the Kings Road, Carnaby Street scene and moved into the fashion business.

Nick always had family ties with Newburgh and spent many holidays here from childhood on, and in 1990 he moved permanently to Fife. He opened shops in Perth, St Andrews and Edinburgh, which he ran successfully for many years.

Sun Gallery is the realization of Nick’s vision. He first spotted the shop years ago and always believed it could be a perfect space for a gallery.

“I have always been passionate about art and wanted to offer a showcase for the rich creativity and talent in the local area and throughout Scotland. Newburgh is a beautiful town and ideally placed, I could not imagine a better place to live out my dream.”

Back to Top