A Dundee art gallery is closing for good after 25 years.
Gallery Q on Nethergate, next to the Queens Hotel and yards from Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA), will shut later this month.
Owner Lucinda Middleton says the decision to close is “heartbreaking”.
Falling sales have been blamed for the decision.
Lucinda said: “Over the past 25 years from its first iteration as the Queen’s Gallery, then Gallery Q, and finally Gallery Q Dundee, the gallery has enjoyed a respected position amongst Scottish art galleries.
‘Impossible’ for Gallery Q to continue
“Now, despite all our efforts, we find it is impossible to continue and have made the heartbreaking decision to close the gallery at Christmas.
“Even though people come into the gallery every day and compliment the displays and range of artworks, not enough of them actually buy and the bottom line is that this is a business and you cannot run a business without income.”
Established in 1999 the outlet specialises in original art, as well as jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, and glass.
The gallery, situated over two floors, has hosted regular exhibitions from artists from around the world.
It also prided itself on supporting young emerging artists and makers across Scotland.
The gallery’s owner also thanked its customers and those who had supported Gallery Q.
She said: “We would like to thank you all for taking an active interest in the gallery by subscribing to this newsletter, it has been gratifying to know so many people appreciate what we have been doing.
“I would like to add a personal apology for not sending this out earlier, it has been extremely difficult.”
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