Visitors browsed various works of art across a multitude of media in cottages, galleries, studios and community venues, with heritage talks, music and workshops adding to the fun.
Photographer Richard Ponter went along to capture the weekend on camera.
1. Staithes Art Festival
Liam Herringshaw studies fossils at one of the displays. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
2. Staithes Art Festival
People enjoy browsing the artwork. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
3. Staithes Art Festival
People enjoying being out and about at the festival. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
4. Staithes Art Festival
Glow glass artist Hannah Snowden. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
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