About Us

Barewall is an art gallery based in Market Place Burslem since 2010 and has a strong online presence exhibiting works for sale by artists selected by owner and curator Amanda Bromley.  Amanda's passionate contribution to the regeneration and preservation of heritage in Stoke on Trent is reflected in the regular exhibitions and events hosted at Barewall and listed on this online gallery.

Here on the website Barewall you can access more artwork than can be on physical display at the gallery, but viewing appointments can be arranged at 2-4 Market Place, Burslem, Stoke on Trent ST6 4AT and a delivery service is available for online purchases.

Barewall has worked with many local and national artists with a strong connection to the Burslem School of Art and is the principal gallery for many of the famous names associated to this influential school for 20th century artists. Featured artists include; Arthur Berry, Gordon Forsyth, Enos Lovatt, Jack Simcock, Muriel Pemberton and many more which have connections to The Burslem School of Art -  the training ground for the art departments of the giants in pottery manufacture throughout the 20th century, including Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, Spode, Moorcroft and Clarice Cliff's Newport Pottery. 

Barewall also typically has artwork by contemporary artists including Geoffrey Wynne RI, Richard Fitton, Stephen Liddle, Russell Gregory, Helen Tarr, Claire Vardy-White, Rob Pointon, Lucy Manfredi, Paine Proffitt, Rachel Grant, Jane Ford on sale, all of prestigious prize winning artists with international collectors.

You can't visit a gallery in Stoke on Trent and not expect to see pottery - and Barewall does not disappoint.   Studio pottery and free hand art pottery artists including Jonathan Cox, Andrew Matheson, June Ridgway, Jessie Roberts, Faye Mayo and John Bull are regularly available as well as many guest ceramicists selected by Amanda.

The sculpture offering includes Enos Lovatt floor standing figurative ceramic work from the 60s, as well as ceramic assemblage sculpture by Edward Mackenzie and ceramics by Philip Hardaker and Neil Brownsword.

There is also a seasonal gift selection of limited edition prints, glassware, small ceramics and cards in the Gift of Art shop, all priced under £100. 

 

In recent years, Barewall has taken a sustainable approach, minimising waste and showcasing work which has used sustainable or repurposed materials. 

Barewall host regular events and also partner with artists, makers, fellow small businesses including neighbours, 'Lost and Found Projects' who specialise in interiors with a sustainable focus.

 

The Team at Barewall

We have a number of people that work with the gallery making it warm and interesting place to visit. Amanda and Paula are often joined by friends, family and volunteers who have helped to make the openings of our events and exhibitions a welcoming experience. 

About Burslem:

Burslem, is the 'Mothertown' of The Potteries, an area of the North Midlands which is known for the production of pottery for hundreds of years.