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The Lake District, Cumbria, has provided inspiration for a whole host of artists throughout the years, so it may come as no surprise that we’ve got a rich arts and crafts scene across the area! Here, you’ll find a range of art galleries and exhibition spaces that host an ever-changing calendar of works in virtually every medium.
Discover pieces by local and nationally known artists at venues including independent galleries and studios, to museums and seasonal fairs. Some offer the chance to take a piece home with you, while others host regularly changing exhibitions as well as permanent art collections.
There’s even the opportunity to check out art in the great outdoors: there’s a sculpture trail at Grizedale Forest, for example, as well as open air exhibitions as part of festivals and events throughout the year.
If you fancy trying it for yourself, several galleries and studios also host workshops and classes. Often, you’ll be able to get inspired by the stunning natural surroundings of your venue as you learn a new skill or hone existing abilities.
As well as viewing some fantastic art pieces, here in Cumbria we also invite you to explore the studios and workshops where that work was made; and even meet the artists who create it.
Keep an eye out, too, for touring exhibitions to see something a little different while in the Lake District, Cumbria. Discover our galleries and exhibitions below.
Journey into acrylics with this serene scene – a swan gracefully adrift on a tranquil autumn lake.
Lakeland Arts' much-loved art collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture ranging…
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage…
Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the…
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Ideal for beginners, this class starts with a brief introduction to the cyanotype process, its…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection,…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
An exhibition of striking photographs exploring the complexities of gender and identity. The…
£65 plus £5 for materials Farfield Mill and its surroundings are a unique environment, which we…
Cross Lane Projects is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new work by Lee Holden, winner of…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Theresa Taylor is an artist based in Lancaster, at the edge of the Bowland Fells. She works out of…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Bowness-on-Windermere
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage your artistic side, drawing inspiration from the Arts & Crafts movement, beautiful features within the house and gardens and the current exhibition.
Kendal
Uncovering the story of a British artist and his influence on 20th century art during the inter-war period. For the first time in over 50 years, a selection of Gilbert Spencer’s major paintings will be exhibited alongside examples of preparatory…
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178 reviewsHawkshead, Ambleside
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers.
Penrith
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017 to create a local network to support and encourage local artists. The Gallery showcases 40 local artists work and acts as a doorway to meet members,…
Middlegate, Penrith
Penrith and Eden Museum is an Accredited Museum, which aims to collect, preserve and display material reflecting the history and culture of the Penrith and Eden district.
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