Local Events in Yorkshire
Events, Stockists and Workshops
3rd July - 4th October - Brilliance of Birds @ Rheged
Rheged Centre, Redhills
Penrith, Cumbria
CA11 0DQ
Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK artists. Featuring ceramics, painting, print, photography, sculpture and textiles, alongside original children’s book illustrations and a spectacular mural by Cumbrian artist David Cemmick depicting birds visiting Cumbria through the four seasons.
Enjoy art inspired family activities for all ages, throughout the exhibition
Open 9.30am-5pm daily | Last Entry 4pm
£3 | Children 16 and under go free
Your ticket is valid to enter the Gallery any time on the date of visit booked
Exhibition available to visit Friday 3 July – Sunday 4 October
4th July - 27th September - Pensychnant Open Art Exhibition
Pensychnant, Sychnant Pass, Conwy
North Wales, LL32 8BJ
Weekends (+bank holidays)
4th July – 27th September
11am -5pm
Pensychnant’s annual ‘Open’ has become our best exhibition ever, with some of the best artists from all over Britain, painting in diverse media and styles. For 2026, all of the pictures will again be on the theme of Nature, Conservation and the Environment; some celebrating the beauty of nature and its importance to our well-being; others show the threats to nature.
This exhibition will be worth seeing – and you can vote for your ‘People’s Choice’ which will be announced at the end of the show.
11th - 19th July - North Yorkshire Open Studios @ Ampleforth Abbey
Open 10am – 5pm daily (closes at 3pm on Sunday 19 July)
Discover a vibrant and diverse selection of artwork from more than 50 local artists and makers as part of North Yorkshire Open Studios.
Bringing together an exceptional range of creative talent in one beautiful location, this exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to view and purchase original works across a wide variety of disciplines.
Experience the richness of North Yorkshire’s artistic community at Ampleforth Abbey.
14th - 17th July - Great Yorkshire Show
Find me with ‘Made in Yorkshire’
1st August - 6th September - By Hand @ Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag Lane
Beckwithshaw
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 1QB
Step into the world of Modern Makers with By Hand Fairs! This pop-up shop brings together talented artisans and designers, showcasing a curated selection of unique, handmade goods. Explore one-of-a-kind homeware, accessories, and gifts; find something truly special to take home.
29th August - Wensleydale Show
Showground Postcode:
DL8 5JG
31st August - Reeth Show
2nd September - Muker Show
Satnav: use postcode DL11 6QG
5th September - Reeth Arts Festival
Stockists
Jo’s work can be found in the following stockists in and around North Yorkshire.
Yoremill Art and Craft Gallery
Aysgarth Falls, DL8 3SR
Art and craft gallery
Workshops
Jo is delivering a number of pastel workshops at Artison near Masham in 2026. She is also happy to deliver demonstrations and workshops to art and social groups. Please email jo_garlick@hotmail.com for more information.
2026
20th March – Introduction to soft pastel
10am – 4pm
Artison, High Burton, Masham, North Yorkshire, HG4 4BS
8th May – Capturing Water Pastel
10am – 4pm
Artison, High Burton, Masham, North Yorkshire, HG4 4BS
3rd July – Capturing Landscapes in Pastel – En plein air
10am – 4pm
Artison, High Burton, Masham, North Yorkshire, HG4 4BS
8th October – Painting Your Pets in Pastel
10am – 4pm
Artison, High Burton, Masham, North Yorkshire, HG4 4BS