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
Alexander Fearn is a Scottish painter living and working in Leeds. He is a self taught artist whose bold compositions are developed through the use of classic and contemporary oil painting techniques on sculpted and textured canvasses. Fearn’s dramatic paintings convey the varied scenery, ever changing light and weather unique to the Northern British landscape.
Venue: Waverley House, High Street
Medium: Landscape Oil Painting