Imagine

BBC 1 Tuesday 1st December 10.35pm

Asked by the BBC would we like to take part in the imagine series we were thrilled and flattered to say the least. Gallerina was chosen due to its success using the Own Art Scheme and for our dedication to making our efforts accessible to all.

The programme meets some of our lovely customers and chats to them about how the Own Art Scheme has helped them achieve their art collections.

We were asked by Imagine to feature, as part of our involvement, an artist who is commissioned to produce work by clients using the wonderful Own Art scheme. We chose James Paterson, an exciting, up and coming painter. James produces a fantastic portrait commissioned by Regan Harle, a customer who has used the Own Art scheme over the years resulting in a fantastic collection of contemporary works.

We are very excited to be chosen for the Imagine programme and would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support both of the Gallery and the own art scheme.

Summary

There is a new breed of art collector on the block. No longer do you need to be fabulously wealthy to afford a Blake, a Banksy or a Hockney over your fireplace. Imagine meets a variety of people who are part of a small revolution in the art world. A factory worker, a pig farmer and a policeman are just some of those whose lives have been changed by an Arts Council scheme called Own Art, which has enabled them to take out an interest free loan to buy contemporary artwork.