Behind the art are some remarkable stories.

For nine years we built our gallery around artists whose work stopped people in their tracks.

Along the way, we discovered there was often far more to them than the painting itself. Unusual techniques, established careers, international exhibitions, notable commissions and fascinating collecting histories.

The Ridgwell Collection brings those artists together through intimate, invitation led exhibitions, in carefully chosen venues, creating distinctive events that reflect the character of each setting and give hosts something genuinely special to share with their guests and clients.

Every Ridgwell event also supports a local charity, so each exhibition can contribute something meaningful to the community around it.

And because remarkable art often comes with remarkable stories, our exhibitions may also carry a little celebrity sparkle from artists whose work has been acquired by, commissioned by or connected with some very familiar names.

Helen & Paul Ridgwell