Micro gallery opens inside Hopscotch sweetshop on High Barnet
Alice and Michael Kentish have turned the rear of their 17‑year‑old shop into a space for over 30 works by Nathalie Dehaye, with new displays planned each month.
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The Barnet Society reported that a micro gallery has opened inside Hopscotch, a traditional sweetshop on Barnet High Street. The new space now displays more than 30 paintings and a selection of cards created by artist Nathalie Dehaye, offering residents a readily accessible venue for visual art.
Dehaye’s works include colourful scenes, vibrant floral studies and depictions of natural settings that reflect her ties to France and the Caribbean. The Barnet Society noted that the exhibition occupies the rear of the shop, turning the area into an intimate gallery environment.
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How the gallery fits into Hopscotch’s history
The Barnet Society explained that Hopscotch has been trading on the High Street for the last 17 years. In recent weeks the shop has displayed scarecrows made by a group meeting under the auspices of Age UK and the Flower Bank of New Barnet, showing a pattern of community‑focused displays.
Alice and Michael Kentish, who own the shop, plan to refresh the exhibition roughly each month. They hope local creative groups and school art classes will use the space to showcase their work, expanding the range of art visible to High Barnet shoppers.
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““We think it is so important to inspire and encourage people to be creative.””
Alice Kentish, co‑owner, Hopscotch
Community response and future plans
The Barnet Society said the gallery has been welcomed as a new cultural amenity on the High Street. Residents can view the works during shop hours without an entry fee. The Kentishes intend to invite local artists to exhibit, creating a rotating programme that could become a regular feature of the neighbourhood’s cultural calendar.
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+What is the new gallery at Hopscotch?
The new gallery is a micro‑exhibition space set up inside Hopscotch sweetshop on Barnet High Street. It currently displays over 30 paintings and cards by Nathalie Dehaye and is open to the public during normal shop hours, as reported by the Barnet Society.
+How many artworks are on display in the opening exhibition?
The opening exhibition includes more than 30 paintings together with a selection of cards created by Nathalie Dehaye. The Barnet Society highlighted this number in its coverage of the gallery’s launch.
+Who runs the micro gallery?
Alice and Michael Kentish, the owners of Hopscotch sweetshop, run the micro gallery. The Barnet Society noted that they plan to rotate the display each month and are inviting local artists and school groups to exhibit.
+How often will the gallery’s display change?
The Kentishes intend to change the exhibition roughly every month. The Barnet Society reported that they aim to stage a fresh display on a monthly basis, providing ongoing opportunities for local creators.
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