Inspired by... Gallery
Showcasing the work of artists and craftspeople inspired by the life and landscape of the North York Moors National Park, the Inspired by... Gallery has a changing exhibition throughout the year.
Currently showing
Inspired By... Nature
Until Monday 27 February
From local farm and moorland, from birds to rare breed farm animals, Andrew Hutchinson's Paintings illustrate the beautiful intricate images of wildlife.
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Changing Landscape
Thursday 22 December to Monday 27 February 2012
Five different interpretations of the landscape around us, an exhibition not to be missed. The artists are: Janine Baldwin, Chris Carbro, Fay Chetwood, June Emerson, Jane Thorniley-Walker.
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Coming soon
Moorlands Art Group - Winter Exhibition
Wednesday 29 February - Tuesday 27 March
Four friends, all Ryedale artists, depict the wildlife and heritage of the North York Moors in four different ways.
Preview: 3 March, 12 noon – 3pm
For a full programme please visit our events pages.
Special exhibitions to celebrate
60 years of the North York Moors National Park
Inspired Landscape
Sunday 13 May - Tuesday 17 July
An exhibition of new work by five respected artists to mark the diamond anniversary of the North York Moors National Park. William Tillyer, Len Tabner, Peter Hicks, Joe Cornish and Gillies Jones are at the very top of their respective fields with their work featuring in exhibitions all around the world. Linking them all is the North York Moors, the place where they live and are inspired.
An audience with the artists
Friday 25 May
Join us for a once in a lifetime opportunity to find out what inspires and motivates these exceptional artists. Starts 6pm. £10 including canapés and drinks. After event meal avaialable in the Woolly Sheep café, please ring for details. This is a bookable event, please book early to avoid disappointment. Tel: 01439 772737
Connected with Landscape
Friday 8 June
Conversations between artists of the North York Moors, Joe Cornish, Kate Jones and Peter Hicks. Starts 6pm. £10 including canapés and drinks. After event meal avaialable in the Woolly Sheep café, please ring for details. This is a bookable event, please book early to avoid disappointment. Tel: 01439 772737
Your Place
Saturday 21 July - Sunday 19 August
Inspiring and expressive pieces of art from 60 artists invoking the special qualities of the North York Moors.
Meet the Artists: 21 July, 10am – 5pm with a musical ambience created by harpist Sarah Dean.
Like to be part of Your Place?
Are you inspired by the North York Moors? We’re giving arts and crafts people whose work draws on the landscape, wildlife or just the mood of the National Park the chance to raise awareness and sell their artwork during a four week exhibition at our beautiful Inspired by… Gallery.
The gallery is part of The Moors National Park Centre which attracts over 110,000 visitors each year. ‘Your Place’ runs from 21 July to 19 August and will feature exhibits from 60 creatives whose work captures the area’s special qualities. The exhibition is part of the 60th anniversary celebrations for the North York Moors National Park and is supported by a grant from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Click on the links below for terms and conditions and an application form. The deadline for submission of artwork for inclusion in Your Place is Saturday 31 March 2012.
The Inspired by... Gallery is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the picturesque Esk Valley. Please see our How to get there page.
For other National Park events visit our events area.
For information about arts and crafts in the North York Moors, see our Inspired By...website
