Internationally renowned artist Doug Hyde is visiting Dorchester’s Brewery Square for the official launch event of new art gallery, Halo Fine Art.

The contemporary fine art gallery, formally known as Dorchester Art Gallery, recently welcomed new owners and features a range of sculptures, signed limited edition and original artwork.

Taking place on Sunday 24th April from 1-3pm, Halo Fine Art’s launch event will welcome one of its signature artists, Doug Hyde for a dedicated ‘meet and greet’ session, with hand signing for purchases from clients. Brewery Square’s Morrish & Banham will also offer drinks at the event, with Wagamama providing canapés.

Georgia Heggs, Managing Director of Halo Fine Art, said: “To be able to exhibit and sell work from an artist such as Doug Hyde is exceptional in itself, so to have him come to Dorchester to attend our official launch is a dream come true. We are blown away by the support we have received since opening and are so excited to commemorate us opening with our visitors and neighbours.”

Doug Hyde was named the UK’s most popular living artist by the BBC and coined as the UK’s biggest selling artist in 2005. Doug uses a smile as the starting point for his work, creating witty, uplifting pieces with whimsical charm, gaining a huge following around the world with celebrity collectors such as Emily Blunt and Roy Hodgson.

Charlotte Spracklen, Centre Manager at Brewery Square, said: “We are all absolutely delighted to officially welcome Halo Fine Art to Brewery Square with this exciting event. We pride ourselves on hosting a vibrant selection of retailers that bring so much life to Dorchester, and Halo Fine Art has firmly made its mark. It is an honour to welcome Doug Hyde to the Square to celebrate this momentous occasion.”

In addition to Doug Hyde, Halo Fine Art showcases other UK leading artists including Duncan MacGregor, and world-class names such as Fabian Perez and Sherree Valentine Daines.

To RSVP for the event, please visit: www.halofineart.co.uk/events

For more information about Brewery Square, visit: www.brewerysquare.com