The chief executive of Scarborough Museums and Galleries (SMG), Andrew Clay, is leaving to take up a new role. Andrew has been appointed as general manager of SEA LIFE Scarborough, and takes up his new position at the North Bay attraction on Monday 29 April.

Abstract impressionist painter Emma Butler is to bring her vibrant, colourful landscapes to Darlington with the opening of her first solo exhibition. Entitled Joy, Emma will showcase her beautifully bold work at Gallerina, in Darlington, which is home to some of the country’s best contemporary fine artists.

From the towering, seabird-shrouded cliffs at Bempton to the expansive sandy beach at Filey, artist Jason Hicklin’s walk has inspired a collection of etchings that provide a dramatic new vision of Yorkshire’s heritage coast. Seven prints created from the etchings, some 1 x1.5 metres in size, will get their premiere at an exhibition at Watermark Gallery in Harrogate between 12 and 27 April.

Andrew Liddle talks to two men who worked together on a very special local project

Andrew Liddle talks to David Starley about his latest exhibition of local artists from the past

Soundscapes - an immersive audio-visual installation that invites audiences on a sensory journey through the Yorkshire Dales - is now open to the public until June. Created by the immersive media artist Michaela French and composer Ben Crick, Soundscapes will showcase the diverse scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.

UpFront Survivors, a Home Office funded, three-year programme of creative changemaking to support adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA), is presenting a free series of creative workshops and events for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, friends and allies from Wednesday, 20th to Sunday 24th March at East Street Arts in Leeds.

To mark Women’s History Month, the National Science and Media is celebrating female photography pioneers, Anna Atkins and Julia Margaret Cameron who were both instrumental in the development of modern photography.

Colours Uncovered is a new exhibition tracing the history and science of colour, through selected objects and artworks from the Harewood House collection. Colours Uncovered examines what colour can tell us about the history of civilisation, scientific discovery and society from the 1500s to today.

Creative arts charity, 6 million+, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year with a very special project.

Ahead of National Love Your Pet Day on 20 February, the National Science and Media Museum reveal how photography and photographic processes have changed over time through archive images of beloved animal companions. Mr Burbank’s favourite cat This might look like a drawing, but it is in fact a photographic print.

Thackray Museum of Medicine has announced the launch of its newest and most innovative exhibition, 'Fragile Microbiomes,' featuring the captivating works of internationally renowned artist Anna Dumitriu.

A new exhibition of Joanne Kenny’s glass work opens at York’s Pyramid Gallery today, inspired by her trips along the beach at Whitby, peering into rockpools. But it has not been all plain sailing, as she tells Group Editor Andrew Palmer about her inspirational story.

Opening on 1 March, The Hepworth Wakefield will present a new exhibition focusing on the theme of still life. Still Lives will display more than 70 works by over 50 artists across two galleries, illustrating the enduring nature of the still life genre throughout different epochs in art history, including post-impressionism, British modernism, surrealism and contemporary art.

A display of 55 works, Basho no Kankaku – A Sense of Place will be Akama’s largest exhibition to date. It will showcase a new collection of beautiful, intricately carved wooden houses of various sizes – from just 4cm (slightly bigger than a 50p piece) up to 106cm – alongside a series of architectural technical drawings and mini prints.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) scooped two top awards at the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards for 2023. YSP was presented with the Tourist Attraction of the Year Award as well as the inaugural Culture Award at the glitzy ceremony held at the new Dock Hall, Leeds. YSP Deputy Director Kevin Rodd and Associate Director, Programme, Helen Pheby, were presented with the awards by host Rich Williams.

Extraordinary immersive experience built by the community.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has praised the dramatic transformation of the iconic Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley from an old textile mill into a thriving business, artistic and community hub.

As part of its mission to improve access to art galleries in the North-East, The Auckland Project is hosting a one-off event with high-profile industry experts in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery.

Group Editor Andrew Palmer, took a long-awaited trip to Madrid's Museo Nacional del Prado to wonder at the artistic gems that make up its superb collection.

Slaithwaite, nestled amongst the dramatic moorland beauty of the Colne Valley, has undergone a profound transformation over the course of the last decade or two.

w100[Danielle Daglan, Head of Culture and Archives at North Yorkshire Council said: “The team at Skipton Town Hall and Craven Museum are truly honoured to receive the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award 2023. This recognition highlights our ongoing efforts to create welcoming spaces where families can discover and connect with our rich cultural heritage. We are deeply committed to providing meaningful experiences for all visitors, and this award serves as a heartening affirmation of our dedication to inclusivity. “The Kids in Museums Manifesto and resources have been instrumental in enhancing our delivery to families and we wholeheartedly appreciate the support, collaboration, and shared learning within the sector.”]

Wellington Place, the thriving urban quarter, is set to return to Light Night Leeds with an exciting line-up of art installations and free activities, after making its debut as a zone in 2022. Now in its 19th year, Light Night Leeds is the UK's largest annual arts and light festival, and promises to illuminate the city with this year's theme 'Future Dreaming'.

Now the evenings are getting darker and the winter sets in, it’s the time for our final Exhibition of the year. During 2023 the Association of Animal Artists (AAA) has been raising funds for The Big Cat Sanctuary, at its Spring Exhibition, and postcard art auction which has raised over £3500, finally it has an upcoming Autumn Exhibition.