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Thanks to this support, we’ll be able to offer more creative opportunities for communities and visitors to connect, explore, and celebrate the places that make our landscapes special.
A celebration of our artistic landscape
We're delighted to be hosting a Summer series of events as part of the Beacon for the Arts partnership.
During August we'll be highlighting the diverse range of arts and cultural activity taking place across the National Park and beyond. From exhibitions and performances to workshops, talks, heritage and community events, we want to showcase it all.
What's on?
Bring Me Sunshine - Paintings by Lou Bass and Adam King at Helmsley Arts Centre
7 July - 4 September
Louise Bass is a Scarborough-based visual artist whose vibrant, joyful paintings are brought to life with help from a range of characters including Donkey, Crow, Angry Man, Bandit Cat, Dog and Fox. Instagram: @louise.bass3
Adam King is a painter and printmaker living in Scarborough. He has been painting for over thirty-five years with exhibitions and residencies throughout Yorkshire and work in many public and private collections.
Exhibition preview on Sunday 5th July, 3-5pm at Helmsley Arts Centre.
The Forest Through Your Eyes at The Courtyard, Dalby Forest
8 July – 1 November 2026 10am – 4pm each day
Step into a creative adventure inspired by Dalby Forest!
This exhibition brings together artwork made by our visitors, capturing the magic of the forest in all sorts of imaginative ways. From bold colours to quiet moments, every piece tells a story about what people see, feel, and discover here. Wander through, get inspired, and see the forest from fresh perspectives.
Free entry, no booking required.
Zillah Bell Summer Exhibition at the Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk
11 July - 29 August
Visit the Zillah Bell Gallery in Thirsk to view their Summer Exhibition featuring a wonderful selection of paintings, original prints, ceramics and jewellery.
The exhibition will be constantly changing and if you spot something you love, there's no need to wait until the end, you can take the work away with you there and then.
Due to the fluidity of this show it will subtly change as the exhibition progresses, we highly recommend an in person visit to see the work in situ and the full extent of work that makes up the exhibition.
North York Moors Chamber Music Festival - Welburn, Danby, Egton Bridge, Lastingham and Coxwold
Saturday 8 - Saturday 22 August
A two week long festival of chamber music from international artists. The festival celebrates the wonder of beginnings, and features six newly commissioned premieres that evoke the six days of the Universe’s creation, woven through the festival theme, by six of our country’s very finest composers.
Visit the festival website to find out more.
Wellbeing Workshop: Make Your Own Felted Fleece Rug at Skatebeck, Mount Pleasant Farm, Moorsholm, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Thursday 13 August 10am-1pm and Saturday 22 August 1pm-4pm
Spend three relaxed hours learning the heritage craft of wet felting to create your own felted fleece mat (a mini sheepskin-style rug) using wool from sheep grazing here on the farm. These smaller pieces are ideal for chairs, benches, meditation spaces, or simply as a cosy natural accent in your home. Find out more about the workshop and book tickets.
Rejuvenate the Senses: Creative River Walk at Lealholm
Friday 14 August starting at 12.45pm
Join artist, Estar May, for this retreat-style experience which invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and awaken your senses. Advanced booking is essential.
Writing, folklore, art & creative renewal workshop - Inspired by…Gallery at Danby Lodge National Park Centre
Saturday 29 August 11am-3pm
Join novelist and spoken word poet Carmen Marcus with Artist and Teacher Alice Grey of Selkie Arts for a special creative workshop inspired by the Selkie story, the mysterious seal-women of northern folklore who shed their skins to walk among humans.
Little Bird Market with FREE Children’s Crafts and Storytelling at Sutton Bank National Park Centre
Saturday 29 August 10am – 5pm
The market will showcase a carefully curated selection of independent makers, artists, and artisan food producers from across the region. Stellar Creates will be there in their Happy Rooms Yellow Dome offering free children’s crafts and storytelling (children must be accompanied by an adult).