Own Art

Lawrence Alkin Gallery is a member of the Own Art scheme, supported by Arts Council England

Many of the artworks at this website (including all the artworks below) have the option of interest free* credit, payable over 10 or 20 months. Each eligible item is clearly marked with the Own Art logo.

If you are a permanent UK resident (over 18) and work over 16 hours a week (employed or self employed), you could spread the cost of eligible art with an Own Art loan by applying today through our gallery.

How to Apply 

Simply call us or call in and see us if you have a question or would like to apply:

020 7240 7909

(11am-7pm, Mon - Sat, UK time) or or use Live Chat at the bottom right hand corner of this page.

Your application is immediately checked by our credit provider Hitachi Personal Finance and you'll usually receive an instant decision, if successful, you can take your art home to enjoy straight away and sit back, while you spread the cost.

Scheme Options

Own Art is available for eligible items valued from £100 to £2,500, with payments over 10 months. The loan can be used to cover a group of lower value items whose combined total adds up to £2,500 or more, or as part payment for items.

Own Art Twenty is also available for higher value eligible artworks, both framed or unframed between £2,501 and £25,000, over 20 months completely interest free.

Deposit - Own Art can be used to cover the full amount of the artwork, or you can choose to pay a deposit towards the purchase and reduce your monthly payments.

There are no limits to how many times Own Art is used, but each loan is subject to a credit check. We recommend allowing 2 months between applications.

*0% APR Representative. Credit is provided by Hitachi Personal Finance, a division of Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC; Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Own Art Eligible Artwork