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

Sarah Garforth

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Sarah is a landscape oil painter mainly inspired by the rivers and reservoirs in the Yorkshire Dales and the Scottish West Coast. ‘My work is based on the natural environment with water being a running theme. I like to work outside in all seasons, next to the water, filling sketchbooks with ideas, often working contre jour, developing the ideas back in the studio. Nature and the outdoors are my sanctuary reflected in the restful ebb and flow of the paintings. I hope to pass on the nurturing effects of the outdoors by bringing it into peoples homes.’

Venue: Fordside, Beckside, Staithes.

Medium: Landscape Oil Painter