Rural Arts North Yorkshire
is an arts charity based at the Old Courthouse in Thirsk. We provide an extensive outreach programme of taster sessions, workshops, courses and projects in visual and performing arts across the whole of the County.
The artists delivering our programme are all highly trained and experienced in teaching, encouraging and motivating.
We work with all sectors of the community including schools, youth clubs, parent and child groups, special needs groups, older people and intergenerational community groups. Our programme is offered at all levels from beginners through to advanced and for any length of time from a couple of hours through to extensive projects that are carried out over several months. For each session our artists will bring all materials and equipment required.
In addition to running workshops Rural Arts can also help you to find the funding for your activity.
What Rural Arts can offer:
Participatory Workshops & Community Projects, Public Art, Heritage Interpretation,
Permanent Artworks,
Multicultural Activities.... more info....
The Old Courthouse: Events, Training, Meetings,
Conferences, Exhibitions, Performance, Workshops, Public Consultations….
more info....
Artist Support & Training.... more info....
On Tour: Live Theatre, Local Venues, Promoter Support and Training.... more info....
Directory of Services:
Contains information about the Rural Arts On Tour scheme, the Old Courthouse venue and details of the wide range of workshop activities offered, together with recent case studies. Available by post and from the Rural Arts office at the Old Courthouse, Thirsk
Download a copy (pdf 4.9MB)
Mailing List:
Join our mailing list for regular information about events, shows and courses. Download a mailing list form (pdf)
Contact us for more information:
For workshops, projects and artist support contact
Angela Hall angela@ruralarts.org or Liza Dundon liza@ruralarts.org
To hire the Courthouse, for On Tour and general enquiries contact
Janice McVay janice@ruralarts.org
For accounts contact Caroline Parker caroline@ruralarts.org
