Ambleside Gallery, Greensboro
Nestled in the historic heart of downtown Greensboro, Ambleside Gallery is a refined sanctuary for lovers of fine art. Since 2003, this elegant space has brought together artists and audiences from across the globe, showcasing exceptional works in oil, pastel, watercolor, pencil, mixed media, sculpture, and printmaking-including an impressive array of lithographs and woodcuts.
Founded in Manchester, England in 1982 by Jackson Mayshark, Ambleside Fine Arts first established a physical presence in Grosse Pointe, Michigan before relocating to North Carolina. Today, the Greensboro gallery carries on its legacy of curatorial excellence, representing over 30 artists from countries including the United States, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, China, and Japan. Among its most distinguished relationships is its exclusive U.S. representation of Chinese watercolor master Guan Weixing.
Ambleside Gallery’s interior matches the caliber of its art. Hand-milled cherry wood arches guide visitors through thoughtfully arranged exhibition areas, while faux-finished walls and plush burgundy carpet add warmth and distinction. The gallery’s commitment to both artistry and community is evident not only in its exhibitions, but also in its wide array of events-lectures, workshops, cultural performances, and private gatherings, complete with gourmet catering.
In addition to its rotating exhibitions, the gallery offers custom framing and artwork restoration services. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or an inspired first-time visitor, Ambleside Gallery invites you to experience a dynamic and graceful world of visual expression.
Founded in Manchester, England in 1982 by Jackson Mayshark, Ambleside Fine Arts first established a physical presence in Grosse Pointe, Michigan before relocating to North Carolina. Today, the Greensboro gallery carries on its legacy of curatorial excellence, representing over 30 artists from countries including the United States, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, China, and Japan. Among its most distinguished relationships is its exclusive U.S. representation of Chinese watercolor master Guan Weixing.
Ambleside Gallery’s interior matches the caliber of its art. Hand-milled cherry wood arches guide visitors through thoughtfully arranged exhibition areas, while faux-finished walls and plush burgundy carpet add warmth and distinction. The gallery’s commitment to both artistry and community is evident not only in its exhibitions, but also in its wide array of events-lectures, workshops, cultural performances, and private gatherings, complete with gourmet catering.
In addition to its rotating exhibitions, the gallery offers custom framing and artwork restoration services. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or an inspired first-time visitor, Ambleside Gallery invites you to experience a dynamic and graceful world of visual expression.
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Sight Name: Ambleside Gallery
Sight Location: Greensboro, USA (See walking tours in Greensboro)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Greensboro, USA (See walking tours in Greensboro)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Greensboro, North Carolina
Create Your Own Walk in Greensboro
Creating your own self-guided walk in Greensboro is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Greensboro Introduction Walking Tour
Before the arrival of Europeans in this part of North Carolina, the present-day area of Greensboro was inhabited by the indigenous (Siouan-speaking) Saura people, who called it "an unbroken forest with thick undergrowth of huckleberry bushes, that bore a finely flavored fruit."
Quaker migrants from Pennsylvania, by way of Maryland, arrived here in about 1750. They bought land from... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Quaker migrants from Pennsylvania, by way of Maryland, arrived here in about 1750. They bought land from... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Greensboro Downtown Statues and Monuments Walk
The birthplace of renowned author O Henry, Greensboro, North Carolina, also holds the distinction of harboring the genesis of the American Civil Rights Movement. Both these facts are commemorated in public artwork. Other esteemed personalities and notable chapters in the city's history also find reflection in a plethora of monuments and statues throughout Downtown.
Among these landmarks,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Among these landmarks,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles




