The Open Eye Gallery has been established since 1982 and is one of Scotland's leading contemporary private art galleries. Set in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town in a former Georgian townhouse, it offers an extensive and varied exhibition programme of Scottish contemporary painting, printmaking and applied arts throughout the year.
The gallery works closely with private individual collectors as well as corporate clients to advise them on their collections.
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday to Friday 11am to 5pm
Saturday 11am to 4pm
Large groups and Tours - please call ahead to arrange a time as we may not always be able to accommodate you.
GALLERY STAFF
Jilly Dobson Managing Director
Keith Dobson Director
Michelle Foster Artistic Director
Ashley Rooney Associate Director
Megan Burns Digital Content Co-ordinator & Exhibition Assistant
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Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
As of the 10 January 2020 a new UK regulation came into force to prevent money laundering within the arts sector.
This has the effect that for transactions in excess of €10,000 (circa £8,500) where payments are received by art dealers or galleries proof of identity will now be required. This will require the Gallery to ask for information about your identity and to take copies of appropriate documents (passport, driving licence, utility bill, bank account details).
This will be for any purchase(s) totalling more than €10,000 whether you are an existing or new client notwithstanding the length of your relationship with the gallery.
This is an EU and now UK regulation that will affect the wider art gallery, dealer or auction house market and we ask for your understanding as we undertake and complete these mandatory checks for all our clients.
Any information provided is required to be retained for a period of time under the regulations in line with our privacy policy and will remain confidential.
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Accessibility
The Open Eye Gallery is located on the corner of Abercromby Place and Dundas Street in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. We are conveniently situated within a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station and a 10-minute walk from St Andrew Square tram stop.
The nearest pay at meter parking is available on Abercromby Place or Heriot Row.
Edinburgh buses 9, 23 and 27 run north south on Dundas Street stopping close to the gallery.
Please note that the ground floor, single level gallery is accessed from the street via a small rise of steps, however, a portable ramp is available to assist with wheelchair access. If you require the use of the ramp during your visit, please contact the gallery ahead of time so that arrangements can be made prior to your arrival. Please note that we do not have toilet facilities available.
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for our visitors, if you have any further questions or require assistance with accessibility during your visit, please do not hesitate to contact us at 0131 557 1020.