Rural Arts 30th Anniversary Exhibition Callout
Rural Arts turns 30! Share your memories of Rural Arts to be displayed in our upcoming exhibition. In June 2023, Rural Arts will be hosting a very special exhibition to celebrate our thirtieth anniversary as a registered charity. As part of the exhibition, we’re inviting people across North Yorkshire and beyond to share their memories […]
Imaginosity at Mill Hill Primary School – Callout for mentors
Imagination + curiosity = Imaginosity! Imaginosity is a dynamic programme for all 160 pupils at Mill Hill Community Primary School Northallerton. Established in 2018 by Wykeland Group as part of their regeneration of the Treadmills site, Imaginosity develops children’s creative thinking and confidence to support learning, wellbeing and resilience; and to connect to the wider […]
Accessibility at The Courthouse
Rural Arts is committed to ensuring that we’re as accessible as possible. We have recently completed the renovation of an accessible Changing Place toilet at The Courthouse. This toilet is designed for those with learning disabilities, those with conditions which affect movement, people with head or spinal injuries, people who are living with a stroke as well as older people who require […]
Imaginosity finds a new home at Rural Arts
Imaginosity, a project at Mill Hill School, Northallerton, that uses creativity, imagination and curiosity to improve outcomes for children and young people, is continuing – and expanding – through a new partnership with North Yorkshire arts charity, Rural Arts. Established and funded by Wykeland Group in 2018, Imaginosity has developed into a vital programme at the school, particularly during the pandemic. The project has even been recognised […]
Spring into Rural Arts’ new season at The Courthouse
North Yorkshire arts charity Rural Arts has released its programme of events for Spring 2023 at its base, The Courthouse in Thirsk. The charity has a variety of bright and bold workshops, exhibitions, performances, and screenings for the January – June period, as it enters its thirtieth anniversary year. With almost 200 creative events and […]
North Yorkshire charity secures three-year funding from Arts Council England
Thirsk-based Rural Arts has been offered three years of annual funding from Arts Council England, one of only 7 organisations in North Yorkshire to join the funder’s prestigious National Portfolio for 2023-2026. This investment will support the organisation to continue its mission of enriching lives and connecting communities across North Yorkshire. Rural Arts runs a […]
‘Bat, Cackle Pop!’ to put a magical spell on children this half term
Award-winning theatre makers, Story Craft Theatre present their newest children’s show, ‘Bat Crackle, Pop!’ to venues across North Yorkshire during October half-term. Story Craft Theatre make imaginative and interactive theatre for children to ignite dreams, promote teamwork and create lots of fun. The Story Craft team Janet and Cassie say “our aim has always been […]
Your Village Hall needs you – to support live performance!
Rural Arts is calling for people who live in villages around North Yorkshire and the Tees Valley to support live performance taking place in their local village halls. ON Tour is a scheme that brings live performance to village halls across North Yorkshire and the Tees Valley. 2022 marks the scheme’s 25th anniversary, and each […]
Call for fresh perspectives from emerging Northern artists
OPEN CALL: Opportunity for Emerging Northern Artists in FRESH Exhibition 2022 North Yorkshire-based charity Rural Arts has announced the return of FRESH, its annual cross-disciplinary exhibition from early career artists in the North of England. The exhibition – which has not run for two years due to the pandemic – is open for entries until […]
Artist interview with Sarah Pym
We interviewed artist and mental health professional Sarah Pym, who is exhibiting at The Courthouse from Friday 6th – Friday 20th May. Entry is free, and you can visit the exhibition Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10am – 4pm. Watch an introduction video and read our Q&A below! Can you introduce yourself? My name is Sarah Pym […]
