In simple terms, Artful is a studio and gallery shop based in Hexham in Northumberland - but there is much more to us than that.
Our mission at Artful is to make a variety of art accessible and affordable to as many people as possible.
At Artful, our customers are right at the top of our agenda. Artful is a browser's paradise and a shopper's dream. It is comfortable and welcoming, so that once you've visited, you will want to return time after time.
Artful provides a platform for the talent of artists from the North East of England; and the key to Artful's success is the passion, the skill and the inspiration that can be seen in the work of our carefully selected featured artists.
The driving force behind the Artful brand is Kelly Morgan, a versatile and adventurous artist, who paints, draws, works with glass and creates what are arguably the quirkiest greetings cards in the North East of England.
Ultimately, Artful is both a concept and an ideal. You can choose to become part of it, as an artist, a browser or a customer and we will welcome you in.
Hexham and its surroundings have a wealth of experiences to offer the visitor. Overlooking the beautiful Tyne valley, its medieval buildings form an imposing skyline. At the centre of these is Hexham Abbey, dating from 674AD and a must for any visitor. The town's market is held in its shadow every Tuesday, and its narrow streets are a magnet for shoppers.
You can also while away the time relaxing in Hexham's award-winning parks, eating in the wide variety of pubs and restaurants, visiting the museum, library, cinema or theatre, and simply taking in the atmosphere of a bustling market town.
Do not stop there, however. Hexham is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside you could wish to see. Historic Hexhamshire gives way to the Tyne Valley, and then the lonely Northumberland hills. Charming villages such as Corbridge and Bellingham are well worth a visit, and the area has some of the best walking around, not to mention the country pubs. There is plenty to see and do, whether you are staying or just passing through.
