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21
Aug
Nidderdale artists exhibit work as annual trail returns
Nidderdale will host a range of exhibitions by local artists and craftspeople from today (August 21) until August 31.
The exhibitions, which are part of the annual NiddArt Trail, will be housed in over 35 locations across Knaresborough, Pateley Bridge, and Harrogate.
Venues range from galleries and shops to more intimate home studios and workshops. Henshaws Arts & Craft Centre in Knaresborough and Harrogate's Horticap Garden Centre will also participate as venues.
New additions for this year's trail include Knaresborough art hub Hopewell Studios and fellow Knaresborough collective Bravo studios. All venues are free to visit.
Local artist and chairperson of Niddart, Ann Kent, told the Stray Ferret:
Niddart Trail encourages artistic people of all ages and abilities to showcase their work. Sometimes it is the first time someone has had courage to exhibit, but with doing so within a group exhibition they have gained confidence.
Besides helping to organise the trail, Ms Kent is a parish councillor, village hall chair, police committee seceretary and church warden.
Another artist showcasing her work during is former headteacher of St Peter's Church of England Primary School in Harrogate, Julia Collins.
Ms Collins, who pursued her passion for painting after retiring in 2021, told us how the trail has helped her as an artist:
One of the hardest leaps in establishing yourself as an artist is to feel confident enough to show your work.
The Nidderdale Art Trail has been instrumental for me in gaining this confidence.
She added:
This trail continues to give me the opportunity to meet fellow artists, discuss and take feedback on my work and sell my original paintings, prints, cards and calendars. Many people have also signed up for art courses from the trail.
The Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty [now Nidderdale National Landscae] is just that, outstandingly beautiful, and the trail gives you a chance to explore new places and meet new people.
Ms Collins' studio in Sawley will be open to the public throughout the event.
Boats on the River, a painting by Harrogate artist Julia Collins.
Fellow exhibiting artist Jeanne Mundy has a background in teaching. She outlined the reciprocal relationship the festival celebrates between the landscape and its artists:
The very tame pedigree Ryeland sheep that graze around the studio provide additional interest for visitors, as well as inspiration for my artwork.
Jeanne's Hardgate Studio in Bishop Thornton, and its view of the Ryeland sheep, will be open to the public throughout the festival.
The full trail guide can be found here.
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