Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage has established itself as one of the friendliest festivals on the Yorkshire coast — a must-see weekend in the regional arts calendar.
Step inside a village like no other as the doors of cottages are thrown open, transforming Staithes into a trail of pop-up art galleries showcasing painting, print, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, photography and more.
Alongside the open studios, enjoy a programme celebrating Staithes’ rich history and heritage, including walks, talks, photographs and film shows.
Location: Staithes — 11 miles north of Whitby (TS13 5BH)
Contact: info@staithesfestival.com
Photo: Duncan Lomax
A Darlington based Artist. As an Art Technician, Julie works with a variety of mediums and styles. Her work is always developing through the practice of Drawing, Painting, Printing and Artist Books. Always being in motion allows the work to evolve and informing the next project. Life is too short to just do one thing. Part of the Book-Print-Paint Collective.
Venue: Salmon Cottage
Medium: Books Print Paint
James has worked as an artist since 1991. James uses paint in response to our landscape, aiming to express a northern light, by conjuring with paint. ‘I search for subjects that inspire, I look for a ‘Light’, this is the key. I return to familiar places, sometimes I am lucky, and I try to capture a moment. I am continually thrilled by the magical quality of paint. ‘ His work is collected internationally, he has previously won prizes and was a contestant on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015 and 2016. James teaches painting with workshops and demonstrations.
Venue: York House High Barrass Staithes Saltburn By The Sea Yorkshire TS13 5DE United Kingdom
Medium: Landscape painting
I am an artist painting in oils. My inspiration is Teesside past and present and the Yorkshire hills.
Venue: Staithes museum apartment
Medium: Painter
Feral Metal creates sculptures crafted in metal influenced by nature and are organic in form. From copper kettles made into stunning indoor lamps to large outdoor bespoke pieces all hand crafted locally.
Venue: Chapel Garth, high St, Staithes, TS135BH
Medium: Organic Metal Sculptures
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Charlotte is a established ceramicist from the Yorkshire Dales, who hand-builds her individual ceramics. She uses porcelain & stoneware clays to create both functional & decorative items, which are hand-decorated using underglazes, oxides & various glazes. Charlotte's ceramics & their decoration, echo the nature & landscape that surrounds her.
Venue: Greystones High Street Staithes
Medium: Ceramics