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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.
Heavyweights of the Cumbrian and International art world are joining together to take part in Rock…
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection,…
A playful environment filled with vibrant colours, ambient sounds and digital creatures, inspired…
A new painting exhibition by Rebecca Scott is coming to Cross Lane Projects, Kendal. The Raft of…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
A contemporary art gallery 9 miles east of Carlisle. located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the Scottish…
Uncovering the story of a British artist and his influence on 20th century art during the inter-war…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Inspired By Nature: Mini Hangings with Hand Embroidery and Natural Objects. Do you have a…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Lakeland Arts' much-loved art collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture ranging…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
£65 plus £5 for materials Stone surrounds us at Farfield Mill, in the walls and forming the bed of…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Bowness-on-Windermere
Halima Cassell returns to Blackwell after 10 years with a mesmerising exhibition showcasing a large selection ceramic sculptures, drawings, collages and wallpapers.
Since her exhibition at Blackwell in 2011, Halima Cassell has become an…
East of Lake, Coniston
Come to an exhibition of radical and innovative textiles; from homewares to art and fashion from Blue Patch, the UK's Sustainable Business Community.
Pull My Thread captures the creative spirit of the new green economy. Displays include new bio…
Kendal
Uncovering the story of a British artist and his influence on 20th century art during the inter-war period. For the first time in over 50 years, a selection of Gilbert Spencer’s major paintings will be exhibited alongside examples of preparatory…
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178 reviewsKeswick
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago.
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers.
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,…
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.
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