Housed in a Grade II Listed Building in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, the gallery opened in 1988.

[2][3] The gallery, one of a row of 18th century Grade II listed cottages, is located at 15 Kirkgate in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

Artists who provided works included Sir Paul McCartney, David Hockney, Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst.

[4][5] In 2015 the artist Norman Ackroyd called for the gallery to be a northern art hub, stating it is "beautiful for hanging prints".

It was curated by Sarah Greenslade and featured works by established and new artists, including Barbara Rae and Emma Stibbon.