Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage

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

North York Moors, Scarborough Borough Council and Welcome to Yorkshire
Photo: Duncan Lomax

Photo: Duncan Lomax

Penny Phillips Ceramics

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I am a ceramic artist whose work over the past decade has focused on celebrating British wildlife. Working primarily in rich red earthenware clay, I create pieces defined by heavily textured surfaces and restrained surface decoration I frequently present works in pairs, encouraging interaction between forms. This approach imbues each piece with a dynamic sense of energy and movement, expressed through gesture and composition. My practice seeks to capture both the inherent wildness of my subjects and their underlying vulnerability

Venue: Kindly Light Wessley Chapel Square Staithes TS13 5BA

Medium: Ceramic Sculpture