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

Staithes Festival Artists Beginning with I

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Susan Isaac

As a painter & sculptor, the common thread in my work is an endeavour to capture the spirit of things or places I have known, to seek to illuminate aspects of the world that have captured my imagination – to evoke feeling. Cardiff born and now based in Nottinghamshire, my work has won several Awards, including the Attenborough Prize (2024/22), Paint Out Norfolk (2022/20), and the Thoresby Open (2017/15/11). I also appeared on Sky TV’s ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’ – as a wild card winner in 2021, shortlisted ‘pod’ contestant in 2022, and Finalist in the 10th series in 2025.

Venue: Ocean View, High Barrass

Medium: Landscape oil painter

Constance Isobel

Silver, Gold and high quality gemstones are used and sourced from ethical UK retailers. Connie uses traditional jewellery making techniques and hand makes each item, creating exclusive and contemporary precious metalwork.

Venue: Rose of England, High Street

Medium: Jewellery