IAN WEATHERBY-BLYTHE
Ian is the managing director of Washington Green and opened the first Castle Galleries retail outlet in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1995. His vision was to make fine art more accessible, and when the opportunity to merge with Washington Green arose, this paved the way for greater things. Today, the business has grown from an independent gallery into a national brand with over 30 galleries across the UK and collectors all over the world.
Specialising in original and hand-signed limited edition works from some of today’s finest contemporary artists, Castle Galleries is now the UK’s leading group of retail galleries.
Ian says: “The thing that sets us apart is our passion – we’re passionate about our artists, our work and our clients.”
LIESEL THOMAS
As a partnerships and outreach manager at Cass Art – the UK’s leading art supplies retailer – Liesel works with major galleries, museums, art fairs, studios and brands. She studied painting at the UCL Slade School of Fine Art and is also a practising artist who lives and works in London. Earlier this year, she was selected for the BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
Liesel says: “I’m delighted to be on the judging panel for IN:SIGHT 2018. I look forward to seeing a diverse range of work in a broad variety of media: a true reflection of the contemporary art world today.”
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