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 R

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Brian Ramsey

I am a professional artist based in Darlington, specialising in line and wash drawings of the urban and rural landscapes of the North of England, with a particular interest in coastal places. The North Yorkshire coast, including Staithes, has long inspired my work through its strong sense of history, weather and working landscape. Alongside landscape drawing, I also produce portraiture and original prints using linocut, drypoint and aquatint. I regularly teach and demonstrate my techniques to local art groups. For Staithes Arts Festival 2026, I will be showing original artworks, original prints and giclée editions at a range of prices.

Venue: Grimes Nook, High Barrass, TS13 5BH

Medium: Drawing, Watercolour, Printing

Sheryl Roberts

Sheryl has been painting professionally since 1999 and divides her time between her studios in Leeds and Weardale, County Durham. Sheryl draws her inspiration from the windswept high moors of the North Pennines and aims to capture the communication between the skies and the landscape. Sheryl’s vision of tempestuous skies and chaotic landscapes has earned her international acclaim. Sheryl’s unique vision of the dramatic light penetrating the vast skies is recognisable as her distinctive style.

Venue: Kindly Light, Slip way TS13 5DE

Medium: Oils and Acrylics

Dennis Roddam

I am a wildlife artist working from my studio in Saltburn by the Sea, and exhibiting widely in the UK. Currently focussing on ceramics, using my hand-crafted ceramics as a 3-D canvas. Other media are 2-D, done in watercolours, acrylics, and mixed media. Artwork available will be originals, limited edition prints, cards and coasters. Awards : Birds Birds Birds Gallery (NEWA), David & Charles (Artist & Leisure Painter), BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year (Finalist), Commission for presentation to Sir David Attenborough. I have previously exhibited at the Staithes Art Festival and am delighted to be taking part again.

Venue: Valley View, Staithes Lane

Medium: Wildlife, Ceramics, Paintings