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Our gallery, DeVries Fine Art International, is located at River Studios 36 East River Road in Middlefield, MA 01243.

The gallery was founded in 2002  to exhibit and sell Andrew's different series of sculptures   - dance, figurative, abstract, and wall reliefs. His pastel paintings are also featured -  figurative  works from live models, and dance  themes which are completed from his sketches at various dance studios. In 2018 a new series of bold ink and watercolor paintings was begun that concentrates on costumed dancers which hang in the gallery.

Patricia A. Purdy is the gallery's director (she is also Andrew's wife).  Patricia  holds a degree in fashion design, and has over 20 years of expertise in picture frame design.  Patricia and Andrew are celebrating their 23rd year of the gallery, a well-loved destination for both visitors to the Berkshires and year round natives alike.

Andrew began showing his sculptures in the Berkshires in 1989, first at the Clark Whitney Gallery in Lenox. In 1994 he joined the Lenox Gallery of Fine Art as a founding member of that cooperative gallery. In 1996 he conducted a week long program on the grounds of the  Chesterwood Museum in Stockbridge, casting an original life size bronze sculpture titled Joie de Vivre. The following year he opened an independent gallery at that museum which he operated during his years as the museum's summer artist in residence between 1997 and 2003.

Andrew left that position at Chesterwood in 2003. He and his wife had by that time founded DeVries Fine Art International in Lenox, where their energies were being focused. Andrews’ bronze casting demonstrations were reborn at Ventfort Hall, Gilded Age Museum and Mansion, in 2004 and 2005.

In 2020, at the start of the COVID pandemic, Andrew moved the gallery to his large studio in Middlefield, Massachusetts.  Set in an idyllic river valley, the gallery brings the artlover right to the atelier where the artworks are born -  in an atmosphere of creativity and conviviality with this recognized master sculptor.

An added feature of our present location is the adjacent Sculpture Trail, that was begun on this pastoral property in that same year. There are now 45 up to life size sculptures on the trail and as many poems by various writers; all set on a half-mile of the  beautiful 15 acre property.  The works are displayed in wildflower meadows and treed knolls that blend art with nature’s splendor. In addition, part of the trail follows the middle branch of the Westfield River, providing its sight and sound as you wander along the path. It is an inspiring and easy half-mile walk in a setting which many have called, "a paradise."

Please also see our  Events Page  for gallery receptions and Open Studios. Andrew reveals his true passions in his talks and casting events. These occasions have been described as electrifying. You'll actually have the opportunity to witness a bronze casting and the explanation of the lost wax process that he uses to create his exquisite sculptures.

Visit DeVries Fine Art International for a refreshing experience with the personal touch of Andrew and his wife Patricia. You'll find just the right artworks for your home to bring you joy and inspiration each and every day!

We welcome you with just a call ahead (413) 238-7755 or by email.