Art
KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM: Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out
KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out. by Danni Murphy Be honest. How many times have you walked past the Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick and thought, “A museum about pencils? I’ll give that a miss.” You’re not alone… At first glance, it doesn’t exactly sound […]
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PRISM 2026 Takeover at Tullie This Summer Is a Must-See for Contemporary Art Lovers
PRISM 2026 Takeover at Tullie This Summer Is a Must-See for Contemporary Art Lovers An exhibition takeover by Prism Arts Tullie Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle 18–26 July 2026 Free entry Prism Arts returns to Tullie this July with a vibrant exhibition takeover showcasing new work created over the past year by artists from Prism […]
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Discovering the dreamy art of Monica Metsers!
DISCOVERING THE DREAMY ART OF MONICA METSERS Her work blends observation and memory – reimagining real places into dreamlike scenes. by Stephen Murphy Social media can be a glorious tool, especially for discovering local talent, be it artists, photographers, musicians, and so forth. It’s where we discover 95% of the creatives we then go on […]
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OAK & ELEPHANT ART EVENTS: Turning everyday moments into creative stories
OAK & ELEPHANT ART EVENTS Turning everyday moments into creative stories. by Danni Murphy I’d like to introduce Laura Rutter and her enterprise, Oak and Elephant Art Events. Looking to capture everyday memories and see things through a different light, she has started this business with a view of helping people to reconnect with the […]
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The Longest Yarn
A brand new exhibition of knitted wartime scenes depicting life during World War II will open at Rheged, Penrith on Thursday 26th March. Volunteer knitters from across the UK have created this stunning exhibition, made of yarn. Comprising 80 individual scenes, and a number of life-size knitted wartime personnel, this incredible exhibition will be at Rheged over […]
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‘Concepts of 10’ art exhibition comes to Wetheral this Easter.
WETHERAL GOES CONTEMPORARY ‘Concepts of 10’ art exhibition comes to Wetheral this Easter. by Danni Murphy Wetheral Community Centre will host the ‘Concepts of 10’ Contemporary Art Exhibition this Easter weekend, from 3 to 6 April 2026, the exhibition brings together ten local and regional artists to create a diverse and immersive showcase of contemporary […]
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On Our Doorstep Art Buffet event will showcase Cleator Moor
A team of Cumbrian professional artists are serving up a tasty ‘Art Buffet’ and calling on the Cleator Moor community to come along and make their mark. On Our Doorstep will see two days of art and craft activities, along with a free buffet, on Saturday 14 March from 1pm to 5pm and Sunday 15 […]
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Prism Arts’ Emma Evans and Stuart Irving are exhibiting across the North this Spring
Prism Arts Exhibiting Across the North This Spring Disability arts organisation celebrates as Emma Evans and Stuart Irving secure major exhibition opportunities at galleries in Sheffield and Kendal Prism Arts, a disability arts organisation based in Carlisle, is proud to announce that two of its studio artists — Emma Evans and Stuart Irving — are […]
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From Andy Warhol to the humble sea mouse, new exhibition in Carlisle explores the world of colour
Colour: A Season of Shades, Tints and Tones 27 September 2025 – 25 January 2026 What is colour? Why does it mean different things in different cultures and times? And how has colour been linked to power, value, and even prejudice? This autumn, Tullie invites visitors to experience colour as never before in Colour: A […]
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A long-awaited exhibition is set to open this Autumn at The Tracy Levine Studio Gallery
A long-awaited and major new exhibition of previously unseen work by acclaimed landscape artist Tracy Levine is set to open this autumn at The Tracy Levine Studio Gallery in Arnside. Being There – The West Coast of Scotland An Exhibition by Tracy Levine Exhibition Dates: 27th & 28th September 2025, 4th & 5th October 2025 […]
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