Founded in 1986, Art Space Gallery's successful philosophy has been to provide exhibition space for artists immune to the vagaries of transient fashions. The 'serious painting' aspect of the gallery by no means detracts from its quality as an exhibition venue; its owners, Michael and Oya Richardson could never be accused of being anodyne in their tastes.

When first established, the gallery's location was considered something out of the ordinary, especially given the nature of its shows. Time has proven that it is enterprises like this that help lift areas into the cultural consciousness of the city- there is now little unique about the gallery's location, as there once was. Art Space Gallery has suck to its guns and emerged all the better for it, and for good reason it is considered one of the area's best.