CRY OF THE CURLEW 1 February - 10 April 2024 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes Cry of the Curlew is a celebration of the Curlew and the upper Dales landscapes to which they have returned to breed every year since time immemorial. The graceful and elegant Curlew has iconic status in the Dales because of the impact made by the birds’ annual reappearances, their engaging presence whilst with us, and the absence felt when they depart. The exhibition highlights the issues facing the Curlew today through the stunning photography of Paco Valera, insightful poetry and prose by Barbara Murray, and inspiring artwork by Sally Zaranko, Hester Cox, Judith Bromley and Robert Nicholls. Swedish artists Emily Berry Mennerdahl and Jonas Böttern of Hillside Projects share a story of ecological collapse and Alastair McIntosh’s poem, Extinction is presented with the music of Loriana Pauli.
NORTHERN SOUL 13 June - 14 July 2024 The Bath House, RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate By Hand Fairs presents: Northern Soul- The Passion and integrity of handmade items from Northern Makers. With over 25 carefully selected makers and artists from skincare to home decor and more. Set in the historical bath house within the beautiful botanical gardens. The exhibition is free but garden entry fees apply.
NORTH YORKSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS 1&2, 8&9 June 2024 The Knoll, Horton-Ribblesdale Hester is delighted to be taking part in this lovely event again thanks to the invitation to exhibit in the beautiful conservatory of fellow artist Penny Hunt who will be exhibiting in her studio. The two artists look forward to welcoming you, showing you some of their techniques, latest projects, sketchbooks and a wide variety of their work. North Yorkshire open studios is an artist led organisation covering North Yorkshire, York and the Historic Ridings of North Yorkshire. All artists are selected by independent curators. The selectors for 2024 are Sally Ann Smith from Inspired Gallery. Ginevra Gordon from York Art Gallery and Courtney Spencer. For more details clickHERE
WITHIN THESE WALLS 6 July - 28 September 2024 The Folly,Settle, BD24 9EY Continuing her 'tour' of Within These Walls, this exhibition celebrating our species-rich hay meadows in the Yorkshire Dales will include new linocuts featuring some of the wildlife that live in or visit these important habitats alongside selected works from the project.
WINTER NORTH YORKSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS 2/3 November 2024 The Knoll, Horton-in-Ribblesdale Hester is delighted to be taking part in this winter weekend event again thanks to the invitation to share space with fellow artist Penny Hunt. The two artists look forward to welcoming you, showing you some of their techniques, latest projects, sketchbooks and a wide variety of their work. North Yorkshire open studios is an artist led organisation covering North Yorkshire, York and the Historic Ridings of North Yorkshire. All artists are selected by independent curators. The selectors for 2024 are Sally Ann Smith from Inspired Gallery. Ginevra Gordon from York Art Gallery and Courtney Spencer. For more details click HERE