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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.
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a…
Timed to coincide with the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, the exhibition shares…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
Saturday 30 November (14:30/18:00) Add some homemade charm to your festive celebrations this year…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum…
Lakeland Arts' much-loved art collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture ranging…
Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda…
A playful environment filled with vibrant colours, ambient sounds and digital creatures, inspired…
The EVAN Gallery and Studios is a genuinely artist led creative hub. EVAN was established in 2017…
The title of this exhibition is a riff on 'Roaring 20's' but chosen because, for Stephen Warnes…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
know her textile art, but also, she still designs and creates jewellery, likewise clothes, restores…
The Tiny roost is working with Bankground Farm Coniston. Using their wonderful jacob fleece to…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Wild Wreath Making Workshop Enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends, listen to your favourite…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
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329 reviewsHawkshead
Come and discover all that Grizedale has to offer – take in Lake District landscapes, experience a whole range of contemporary art and enjoy an adventure, no matter your age!
Sedbergh
know her textile art, but also, she still designs and creates jewellery, likewise clothes, restores furniture, photographs, draws, and paints, even on walls. She is a very versatile artist.
Her academic training was in Russia, since she is of…
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.
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,…
Carlisle
Museum, art gallery, community hub, generally great place. We offer a forward-thinking programme of special exhibitions and events. Proudly caring for an almost 1 million-strong collection of objects that tell the story of Carlisle and Cumbria.
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