Breathing new life in to abandoned high street store. Lucy brings her unique style to an equally unique Harrogate location with the opening of her fifth solo gallery.

The prominent store front located at 21 Prospect Place was once home to the popular menswear retailer Austin Reed which closed its doors in 2016 leaving 2600 sq. ft of empty space on the Harrogate high street. Jump to 2022, Lucy is now opening her fifth solo art gallery bringing her unique blend of uplifting and accessible artwork to the spa town promising to bring art to the forefront of Harrogate just in time for Christmas.

The gallery will be in good company with brands including Jo Malone and Joules as well as the renowned Bettys Tea Room, synonymous with Harrogate, also close by along with other high-end retailers, independent stores, and eateries.

“We evaluated the town as part of our growth plans a number of years ago and just had to wait for the right time. Harrogate is such a special place and somewhere I love to shop, it has a lot to offer and is appealing to a wide range of people as a destination. I’m confident that locals and visitors will enjoy seeing the bright and vibrant store front on the high street as it’s something quite unique and different from the existing offering in the town.” Lucy explained.

Looking ahead at the impact of the new gallery, Helen Suckling from Destination Harrogate adds “We’re absolutely delighted that Lucy has chosen Harrogate as the destination for her fifth solo gallery. The Harrogate district is a place to come to feel good, drawing in visitors for centuries through the heritage of the spa town and with its wealth of attractions, experiences, history, culture and complemented by a strong independent retail offer. In opening her new gallery in the heart of Harrogate, Lucy provides residents a new opportunity to love their local high street; enhances the beauty and variety of quality retail outlets in the town, which have significant appeal to visitors; and offers a further boost to our visitor economy.”

Lucy’s love of the outdoors shines through in her artwork with many pieces showcasing regional landmarks from the North East, Yorkshire and the Dales. “The sheer size of Yorkshire affords us so many opportunities to enjoy diverse landscapes such as fells and valleys, amazing coast lines and vibrant cities and historic towns – there is something for everyone and we look forward to working with others to promote Harrogate as an exceptional destination.” Lucy explains.

“Creating art that makes people happy is my one goal, I hope my work inspires people to see the same beauty that I do and that it brings a smile to all those who view it.” Lucy Pittaway.

The store welcomed customers at its opening weekend of 5th-6th November 2022.