Local Events in Yorkshire
Events, Stockists and Workshops
3rd July - 4th October - Brilliance of Birds @ Rheged
Rheged Centre, Redhills
Penrith, Cumbria
CA11 0DQ
Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK artists. Featuring ceramics, painting, print, photography, sculpture and textiles, alongside original children’s book illustrations and a spectacular mural by Cumbrian artist David Cemmick depicting birds visiting Cumbria through the four seasons.
Enjoy art inspired family activities for all ages, throughout the exhibition
Open 9.30am-5pm daily | Last Entry 4pm
£3 | Children 16 and under go free
Your ticket is valid to enter the Gallery any time on the date of visit booked
Exhibition available to visit Friday 3 July – Sunday 4 October
4th July - 27th September - Pensychnant Open Art Exhibition
Pensychnant, Sychnant Pass, Conwy
North Wales, LL32 8BJ
Weekends (+bank holidays)
4th July – 27th September
11am -5pm
Pensychnant’s annual ‘Open’ has become our best exhibition ever, with some of the best artists from all over Britain, painting in diverse media and styles. For 2026, all of the pictures will again be on the theme of Nature, Conservation and the Environment; some celebrating the beauty of nature and its importance to our well-being; others show the threats to nature.
This exhibition will be worth seeing – and you can vote for your ‘People’s Choice’ which will be announced at the end of the show.
1st August - 6th September - By Hand @ Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag Lane
Beckwithshaw
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 1QB
Step into the world of Modern Makers with By Hand Fairs! This pop-up shop brings together talented artisans and designers, showcasing a curated selection of unique, handmade goods. Explore one-of-a-kind homeware, accessories, and gifts; find something truly special to take home.
29th August - Wensleydale Show
Showground Postcode:
DL8 5JG
31st August - Reeth Show
2nd September - Muker Show
Satnav: use postcode DL11 6QG
5th September - Reeth Arts Festival
1st - 10th October - SWLA: The Natural Eye @ The Mall Galleries
Mall Galleries, The Mall, London, SW1
– – 10am to 5pm | North, East & West Galleries
Admission £7. Free for Friends of Mall Galleries and under 25s. Concessions available. No booking required.
3rd - 4th October - Wetherby Festival - Exhibition
Dates: Saturday 3rd October and Sunday 4th October 10:00am to 04:00pm
Venue: Wetherby Town Hall
Exhibition of the shortlisted artists taking place in the “The Festival Landscape Artist of 2026” together with an exhibition of Art and Craft.
Free entry
7th - 11th October - SAA Artist of the Year Exhibition
Kingston Art Space, 103 Clarence Street, Kingston, London, KT1 1QY
9th - 10th October - Boston Spa Arts Festival
Boston Spa Village Hall
Friday – 10am – 5pm
Saturday – 10am – 4pm
16th - 17th October - Designer Makers Market @ Tennants
Friday 16th October & Saturday 17th October, 10am-4pm,
‘Unique handcrafted goods, direct from the maker’
A two day event, spread over two floors, showcasing approximately thirty ‘handpicked’ designers, artists and craftspeople from around the region and beyond.
A fabulous opportunity to meet the makers and buy ‘gallery quality’, handcrafted and original pieces of work.
Watch demonstrations & take part in ‘have-a-go’ sessions for all ages.
Stockists
Jo’s work can be found in the following stockists in and around North Yorkshire.
Yoremill Art and Craft Gallery
Aysgarth Falls, DL8 3SR
Art and craft gallery
Workshops
Please see details below of upcoming workshops. Jo is also happy to deliver demonstrations and workshops to art and social groups. Please email jo_garlick@hotmail.com for more information.
2026
4th October – Wildlife in Pastel
10am – 12 noon
Wetherby Town Hall
To book please visit the Wetherby Arts Festival website
8th October – Painting Your Pets in Pastel
10am – 4pm
Artison, High Burton, Masham, North Yorkshire, HG4 4BS
To book please visit the Artison website
2027
16th and 29th January – Murmurations
1pm – 4pm
Staveley Nature Reserve
Booking information to follow