Lifeboat Show 2011 – Staithes Gallery

The Staithes Gallery once again plays host to The Lifeboat Show. The gallery is packed with an array of colourful art by 31regular and new artists. There are textiles, collages, all kinds of original prints, sculpture in stone, steel and willow, paintings in a rich array of media. Styles vary from traditional landscapes to highly imaginative interpretations of this inspiring and varied location.

Money raised in this show will go to support the RNLI's Train One Save Many campaign which offers training to volunteers who undertake the dangerous work of saving lives at sea.

The Lifeboat Show 2011 runs until Monday 25th April (Easter Monday). Open every day 10am till 5pm.

Click here for further details.

Wildlife Photography Exhibition in North Yorkshire

Phil is trying to explain to Lily that it is very unlikely that her picture will be featured at the forthcoming exhibition at National Trust’s, Nunnington Hall in North Yorkshire as it is of wildlife. It isn’t going well as Lily thinks of herself as a pretty wild puppy!


If you want some great pictures the winning entries from the 2010 British Wildlife Photography Awards competition will be on show at Nunnington Hall at weekends from 06 – 19 November 2010 from 11.00-16.00.

Views of The Jurassic Coast, North Yorkshire.

From 27 October – 16 November 2010 artists Peter Hough, Neil Hodgson and Peter Sarginson will be exhibiting their work at the Moors National Park Centre, Danby.
The inspiration for their work; painting, ceramics and photography, is the beautiful coastline of the North York Moors National Park have all gleaned artistic

Staithes Gallery, Boat Show Exhibition.

Staithes Gallery, on the North Yorkshire coast, is once again presenting an exciting exhibition. The bright, vibrant paintings, prints and drawings by the artist Ian Burke will be on show from 24 October 2010. Ian born just along the coast in Saltburn now lives on the North Yorkshire Moors.

The strong, colourful images, often abstract, are of boats, harbours, fish and crustaceans.
As the days darken and shorten it will be the perfect remedy brining a touch of sunshine to your day.

New Exhibition at Turnstone Gallery, Sandsend, North Yorkshire

After a busy week at Flamborough Rigg cottage chasing rabbits off the veg. patch we went for a well deserved splash on our favourite beach, Sandsend. After much showing off we headed to the Hart Inn where we were hoping to steal the odd chip from Phil and Caroline (or any one else we could charm). Enroute we passed the Turnstone Gallery where we always like to press our noses up against the window and see what is going on as they have such sparkly, pretty things. They were preparing for their next exhibition.

A Shared View 25 Sep – 31 Oct 2010

In the mid 1970’s two young artists headed north to Whitby and opened a gallery. They were soon collaborating with a young potter. This exhibition is a celebration of that relationship and yet another milestone in the continuing creativity and development of this trio, set against the backdrop of Whitby and the surrounding countryside.

This year John Egerton celebrates 45 years as a potter. Nature and landscape are important influences, in both abstract and realistic forms. Whitby landmarks feature on many vessels, as do birds, fish and flowers, mythical creatures and evocative landscapes.

Anne Thornhill's paintings demonstrate her interest in capturing not only the moments of perception, but also the journey between those moments, and how they are influenced by the movements and rhythms in the landscape. She tries to make her paintings as rich an experience as possible, with a repetition of bold colours and shapes, pulling the viewer from one perception of space to the next.

Paul Blackwell seeks to convey an emotional charge in his work through his skilful use of colour. His paintings always have a very direct sense of place and he often returns to the same subject again and again, exploring its meaning and potential. In this way he seeks to evoke the magic of the natural world and the feelings he has for the countryside.

For further details about the exhibition and Turnstone Gallery click here.

Saltbox Gallery, Helmsley, North Yorkshire Spring Exhibition

On Friday 12th March the Spring Exhibition opens at the Saltbox Gallery in Helmsley with a display of paintings by Claire West

The Spring exhibition is a celebration of colour and seeks to explore the boundaries and freedom of painting. Claire is an exciting artist who juxtaposes unusual colours, in her paintings of nature, to create refreshing and uplifting artworks.

The Saltbox Gallery offers contemporary art and fine crafts and is situated in the centre of the pretty market town of Helmsley.

See Peter Rabbit and friends at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire

At the National Trusts Nunnington Hall in North Yorkshire is a display of original water colours and drawings by one of history's greatest and most popular authors and illustrators, Beatrix Potter.

The exhibition starts on 27 February 2010 and is included in the normal admission charge for the house.

Landscape and photography exhibition - Masters of Light

The North Yorkshire Moors National Park are presenting an exhibition of inspiring landscape and contemporary photography of the North York Moors and northern England by local professional photographers Mike Kipling, John Devlin and Brian Jobson.

Date: 12th Feb 2010 - 22nd Feb 2010

Venue: Sutton Bank National Park Centre, 11.00am - 4.00pm

Scarborough Art Gallery displays East Coast Art.

This January Scarborough Art Gallery, North Yorkshire, will open up its first floor rooms to show a fabulous selection of art produced by amateur and professional artists working in and around the East Coast. The work on show will be selected by a panel consisting of local artists Andy Black and Sue Timmins, art lover Stephen Wood, contemporary curator Stuart Cameron and Scarborough Museums Trust’s Curator of Exhibitions Jan Bee Brown.

Four members of the selection panel will curate the show which will be themed to enable a complete cross section of work to be shown. Each gallery will have a different focus: Light, Colour, Form and Process. The team of artist-curators will also be selecting a picture from our own collection to introduce their chosen theme. The ‘Open’ art works on display are also for sale so if you spot a budding star this is the time to buy. It’s your gallery, showing your art, so please join in!

The show opens on 23 January 2010.

Beginners art at Beningbrough Hall North Yorkshire.

The National Trust are encouraging wannabe artists with their start classes at Beningbrough Hall and Gardens in North Yorkshire.

Have you always been itching to draw but never had the confidence? Join in with the two hour beginners' adult art sessions, led by tutors to help with your needs! First session looking at mark making, tones and shading and confidence building!

The sessions are scheduled to take place on 23 and 30 January 2010 from 1300 – 15.00.

Tickets are £6.

Pre-booking is essential. Contact Clare Fletcher, Learning and Community Officer, 01904 472002, Clare.Fletcher@nationaltrust.org.uk

A last chance to see Fur and Feather at the National Park Centre, Danby.

This weekend is the last chance you will have to see Andrew Hutchinson's art at the National Park Centre, Danby, North Yorkshire. His work is inspired by the nature and countryside of his native North Yorkshire. His limited edition prints cover subjects from wildlife to rare farm breeds.

The venue is open 10.30 – 15.30 daily and the exhibition closes on 12 January 2010.

For further details click here.

New Exhibition in the Turnstone Gallery, Sandsend, North Yorkshire

The Turnstone Gallery in Sandsend will be presenting the work of Andrea and Liz Bailey from 26 September until 01 November 2009 under the heading of Paint, Fleece and Clay.

Andrea Bailey finds riches for her work in the local landscape, her wild garden and collection of poultry. This is reflected in both her drawings and paintings, and more recently in her sculptures and wall hangings created in felt. Andrea is passionate about her work – and above all, for her it is fun!

Liz Bailey is an expert thrower of clay and strives for the perfect shape that combines function with beauty. She uses an earthenware body with overlapping layers of glaze, and images (often of birds or animals) are ‘etched’ into the glazed surface before firing. Liz has developed a range of domestic ware that is marked by its simplicity, quality and functionality.

To see some of their work and for further details about the exhibition and gallery click here.

Tapestries of Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire.

The National Trust are inviting people to join their Regional Conservator, Caroline Rendell, to look at the wonderful tapestries of Nunnington Hall in North Yorkshire. On 28 September 2009 Caroline will talk about the history and the care of the tapestries before asking the party to join her for lunch in the tearoom.

The event takes place 10.30 – 13.00 on 28 September. Booking is essential so please call on 01439 748283 to reserve a place.

Art Course at Castle Howard 19 September 2009.

The focus of this art course, the eighth of the year at Castle Howard, will be a study of Birds and Buildings.

The course will be overseen by Ronald Falck. The course is suitable for all levels. The course is for leisure and enjoyment with a tutor available for advice when needed. Beginners will have a structured input at 11.00am to influence a direction of approach.

Artists can draw the buildings and confront perspective problems, then add colour and wash. Or work from stuffed birds in the studio in pastels, as drawings, or even paint them in any medium.

For further information or enquiries, please telephone the tutor: Ronald Falck on 01262 401334 (studio).

Art on Sutton Bank 13 -22 Sep 2009.

The North York Moors National Park Authority are presenting a collection of some of the best art and craft work in the region under the banner of Brigantia at the Bank. The work is created by a group of talented and versatile local artists.

The work will be displayed from 13 – 22 September 2009 at the Sutton Bank National Park Centre.

Earth, Fire and Water – Danby, North Yorkshire.

From 5 – 15 September 2009 the Moors National Park Centre, Danby is home to an exhibition titled Earth, Fire and Water.

Peter Hough presents an exhibition of ceramics and sculpture influenced by the landscape and wildlife of the North York Moors. Peter Leeming showcases his exhibition 'Haunted by Waters' - a photographic celebration of the River Derwent through the four seasons.

For further details call the centre on 01439 772738

Castle Howard plays host to up and coming Yorkshire Artisans.

Over the coming bank holiday in the Stable Courtyard at Castle Howard up-and-coming Yorkshire-based designers and artisans who will be selling high quality ceramics, textiles, jewellery, sculpture, paintings and fashion.

This is an excellent opportunity to purchase some unique pieces of art, jewellery or clothing. The designers and artisans are all connected to Artsmix a Leeds based non profit making organisation created to encourage and provide sales platforms for Yorkshire based art projects.

The event takes place on 30 & 31 August 2009 from 10.00am until 4.00pm with free admission.

50 Cakes to Leave your Mother at Grosmont Gallery & Jazz Cafe

The Grosmont Gallery & Jazz Café, on Front Street in Grosmont, North Yorkshire is holding an unusual mixed media exhibition up until Sunday 23 August 2009. 50 Cakes to Leave your Mother celebrates cakes and tea time and features Hollie Brown, David Utting, Martin Sadler, Sue Fenlon, Naive Textiles & Helaina Sharpley.

The diverse exhibition features paintings, textiles, 3D wire work and other media.

Contemporary Sculpture Park at Newby Hall & Gardens

Each year the owner / curator of Newby Hall, Lucinda Compton, selects up to 60 pieces of contemporary sculpture to display in the Halls beautiful woodland and gardens.

The Sculpture Park is open from 2nd June until Newby closes at the end of the season. It features a wide variety of styles from figurative to highly abstract, innovatively using contemporary metals, wire, glass, ceramics and plastics as well as the more traditional stone, wood and bronze.

The sculptors who exhibit are from all over the world. There is a mix of work from well known artists like Sir Anthony Caro and William Pye and work by young, up and coming artists.

Entrance is free with a gardens only ticket.

For further details about Newby Hall and the gardens click here.