From the Earth: NYOS 2026 Exhibition at Craven Arts House

Friday 27 March – Sunday 26 April 2026

Meet the Artist Event: Friday 27 March, 5 - 7pm​

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Craven Arts House is proud to present From the Earth, a major spring exhibition featuring over thirty artists from North Yorkshire Open Studios (NYOS). Ahead of opening their studio doors to the public in June, participating artists will showcase a diverse collection of work exploring the theme From the Earth from 27 March to 26 April 2026.

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The exhibition brings together an inspiring range of 2D and 3D artworks, including glass, ceramics, paper, print, painting, textiles, bronze, and mixed media. Each piece is accompanied by a short written insight from the artist, offering visitors a glimpse into the techniques, materials, and ideas that shape their creative process.

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Drawing on subjects as vast as tectonic shifts and as intimate as moss-covered boulders, the exhibition reflects the many ways artists interpret the natural world. From moon cycles to ancient landscapes, From the Earth invites audiences to consider the forces, histories, and textures that lie beneath our feet.

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The exhibition will run Thursday–Sunday, 11am–4pm, until Sunday 26 April 2026.

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About North Yorkshire Open Studios

North Yorkshire Open Studios is an annual event celebrating the region’s vibrant creative community. In 2026, artist studios will be open to the public on 7–8 June and 13–14 June.
More information: www.nyos.org.uk

When Words Fail

Thursday 30th April - Sunday 24th May 2026

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Meet the artist event:  Friday 1st May 5-7pm

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They say a picture paints a thousand words—but what happens when words don’t work at all?

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When Words Fail began with a stutter and grew into an exhibition that celebrates communication through art. Bringing together nearly 30 artists, the exhibition explores the many ways ideas, emotions and experiences can be expressed visually when language falls short.

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Despite the diversity of concepts on display, each artwork shares a common thread: a love of speaking through art. From works that celebrate beauty, to pieces that evoke emotion or explore alternative forms of communication such as music, the exhibition invites visitors to slow down, look closely, and listen in new ways.

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Visitors are also encouraged to take part. A word‑finding trail runs throughout the exhibition—complete it, and you’ll be invited to add an emoji or small drawing to the evolving front window display, becoming part of the conversation yourself.

When Words Fail is an invitation to experience art as a universal language—open, expressive, and wonderfully human.

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The work spans multiple mediums, from paintings, drawings, photography and textiles, to sculptural and 3D pieces, to book art including zines. 

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The exhibition will run Thursday–Sunday, 11am–4pm, until Sunday 24th May 2026.
 

Wild & Free
Where the Heart Lies

Thursday 7th May - Sunday 31st May 2026

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Opening evening: Friday 8th May, 5-7pm

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In 'Wild & Free', Bridget March explores her passion for wildlife, which flourished during the 2019-2021 lockdown periods.

An introspective period for many, Bridget set out to rediscover her creative self, reconnecting with ideas around uninhibited expression and freedom from expectations and fear. 

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She spent the lockdown years in her harbour studio in Vietnam. Inspired by Vivienne Westwood's campaigns for citizen rights and the preservation of the Amazon Rainforest, she embarked on a mission to raise awareness about endangered species in Asia, which has since blossomed into a passion for local and garden wildlife in Yorkshire. 

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Bridget’s artistic expression transcends a single style or medium.  Employing a figurative approach for wildlife, she embraces abstraction, conveying joy, belonging, and energy.

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The exhibition will run Thursday-Sunday, 11am-4pm until Sunday 31st May.