THE HENDERSON GALLERY - situated behind Hendersons Cafeteria and Bistro
4 THISTLE STREET LANE NW, EDINBURGH, EH2 1EA
The Henderson Gallery is a beautifully formed, first floor, light filled, city centre exhibition space in the heart of the Edinburgh galleries district.
It has its own entrance off a cobbled lane. Since its relaunch in 2008 the gallery has built up a loyal following after some stimulating exhibitions, events and talks. Artists and public find comfort in the space. See videos of openings and events.
GALLERY RENTAL INFORMATION
- 59 square metres with space for 20 - 50 paintings
- Available to rent by the day, weekend, week, month for exhibitions or events
- Access at any time; You staff; WiFi
- Free promotion in Hendersons outlets and on Facebook & Web
- Rentals from £350 - £1200 per week depending on rental length and time of year
- Ideal for solo and mixed shows of paintings, glass, ceramics, wood
- Catering and staff available for openings and any special events
- Evening and sponsored events during the hire are encouraged
The Henderson Gallery is part of the vibrant Thistle Street shopping and eating scene in the heart of Edinburgh's famous Georgian New Town area, and only five minutes from Princes Street, the Scottish National Gallery and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
Hendersons has always been frequented by artists, writers, actors and performers from around the world, and is a Fringe venue during the Edinburgh Festivals in August and September. Hendersons Cafeteria is the home to the Janet and Mac Gallery, named in memory of the founders. Art is also displayed at Hendersons Cafe at St John's church at the West End on Princess Street. We invite artists to submit work for both venues.
Contacts
Hazel Miller, hazel@hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk, 0131 225 2131.
Oliver Henderson, oliver@hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk, 0131 225 2131.
The Janet and Mac Gallery - situated in the Cafeteria
Founders Janet and Mac by William Crosbie
The Janet and Mac Gallery was officially opened by Richard Demarco, CBE, in 2008 in honour of the visionary founders of Henderson's. The couple, whose portraits by the noted Scottish artist William Crosbie can be seen at the entrance to the Gallery, were truly ahead of their time when in 1962 Janet opened first a farm shop, and then the restaurant which is synonymous the world over with Scottish vegetarian cuisine. In all this she was ably supported by farmer husband Mac who, by the time he died early in 2009 at the age of 101 had become the oldest international in the history of Rugby Union.
Mac and Demarco
The couple were also enthusiastic supporters of the arts - the clearest indication of this being the much-praised mural they commissioned from artist Ken Wolverton which adorns Henderson's Wine Bar - and so an art gallery seemed an entirely fitting tribute. In addition Henderson's has always been extremely popular with artists, writers, actors and musicians, something that continues to this day. You never quite know who you might see in Henderson's, but whoever it is you can be sure the Gallery with its seasonal exhibitions will provide a congenial backdrop.
Meanwhile, if you would like to find out more about the fascinating lives of Janet and Mac Henderson, their biographies can be found here.
