Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage to shine new spotlight on emerging artists
This year’s Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage will shine a spotlight on emerging artists by inviting students from Middlesbrough’s The Northern School of Art to exhibit for the first time at the popular annual event.
The festival, which is supported by the North York Moors National Park, runs from Friday September 11 to Sunday September 13, with a preview evening on the Friday and the main festival taking place on Saturday and Sunday.
Around 15 first and second-year students across a range of creative A Levels and UAL Diplomas will exhibit their work at Gulls Haven in Staithes, alongside hundreds of other artists staging pop-up galleries in cottages, halls and hidden spaces, as well as musicians performing throughout the village.
Becky Tempest, Event Co-ordinator for Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage, said: “As Staithes has long been a magnet for artists and a favourite location for those honing their creative skills, it made sense to welcome The Northern School of Art, which is so influential in supporting and nurturing local creative talent.
“The festival blends a perfect mix of heritage, creativity and the sense of community that remains so strong within the village.
"We’re looking forward to welcoming back previous artists as well as championing new exhibitors, developing the music and heritage programme and introducing new elements to the light show as well.”
Further details will be announced over the coming months.
Visit www.staithesfestival.com for more.
The festival will play host to an artist trail, music and talks, outdoor cinema and live music and draws thousands of people to the quaint village.