From Friday 10 November 2017 right up to Christmas, we are delighted that shoppers will be offered free parking in the Piccadilly Car Park (adjoining the Coppergate Centre) from 6pm to 9pm every Thursday and Friday evening, and daily from 18 - 23 December for all your last-minute Christmas shopping needs.
The initiative is co-ordinated by York BID and City of York Council.
Please note that this is the car park attached to the Coppergate Centre (please do not confuse it with NCP Piccadilly).
One of today’s most successful bronze artists, world-famous for his colourful and expressive frog sculptures, will be making a special appearance at a York gallery this September.
Tim Cotterill, also known as ‘Frogman’, will be at Castle Fine Art based in York’s The Coppergate Centre on Wednesday 20th September, 6-8pm, to unveil a newly curated exhibition of his work, including two new show frogs produced exclusively for collectors in the UK.
At the age of 15, Tim left school to complete a six year engineer apprenticeship, which sparked his love for metalwork. Throughout the 70s and 80s, Tim created radical wheeled vehicles and metal sculptures of animals and birds.
In 1990, the Leicester-born artist moved to California, where he built his Venice Beach studio, 'Paradise', complete with a frog and koi pond.
It is within this very studio that Tim devotes himself to the creation of his unique bronze frog sculptures. His frogs are made using the labour-intensive lost wax bronze casting process. Once cast, they are meticulously cleaned and polished before being patinated to achieve dramatic and brilliant colours.
The artist said: "Frogs are fun creatures! I have tried to capture their individual spirit, their fun, and their joy. Life is fun! I hope my art brings more happiness and joy into people’s lives."
Felicity Whittingham, York’s Gallery Manager for Castle Fine Art – fine art publisher Washington Green’s nationwide network of high street galleries – said:
“Cotterill’s frogs have been dubbed captivating, colourful and expressive, and rightly so. Each frog is a labour of love and we’re looking forward to hearing the processes that go into making them so beautiful. He has collectors worldwide and to have him come to the gallery is a big honour.
Visitors wishing to attend the event and meet the artist should contact the gallery team to be added to the guest list:
Castle Fine Art
19 Castlegate, The Coppergate Centre
York YO1 9RN
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T: 01904 625 100
The limited edition frogs will be available to buy in store after the show.
Each frog sculpture is personally engraved with Cotterill’s signature wording, “enjoy”.
For more information please see: www.castlegalleries.com
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For further information, images or interview requests please contact Parveen Kauser, PR Assistant, Washington Green Fine Art and Castle Galleries, T: 0121 616 1313 ext 253 , E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Notes to Editors
As the UK’s leading art publisher, Washington Green Fine Art brings new talent from around the world to the contemporary art market. Since its launch in 1986, Washington Green has specialised in publishing original works and limited edition collections from hundreds of acclaimed artists. Its unique artworks are available to purchase through its subsidiary, Castle Fine Art, and other independent fine art retailers worldwide. www.washingtongreen.co.uk
Castle Fine Art, a subsidiary of Washington Green Fine Art, is the UK’s leading group of retail art galleries. Founded in 1995, Castle Fine Art now boasts a nationwide network of 34 galleries located in accessible, high street destinations – its ethos is encapsulated in its motto: Your World, Our Art. www.castlefineart.com
