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
I paint in oils and draw with pastels and charcoal. My subject matter is mainly coastal concentrating on the east coast between the Humber and the Tees. I have however started to draw inspiration from shipyards around the world where ships are broken on the shoreline where they are beached. Wherever my subject is it's always based around working people, ships and boats
Venue: Museum Apartment. Above the Staithes Museum.
Medium: Painting and drawing