Temporary Exhibitions

Andrew Cheetham, New Work

North Bay 2008

Sat 27 Sept - Sun 21 Dec 2008

part of our regular re-hang of the fine art collection we’re displaying Andrew Cheetham’s studies for his new painting ‘North Bay’ alongside the finished work which was commissioned by the Friends of Scarborough Art Gallery. 

Coffee Lounge Exhibition:

Lisa Skelton

Sat 25 Oct 08 - Sun 25 Jan 09

Drawing her inspiration from natural forms, Lisa uses traditional knitting methods combined with silk appliqué, felting and other techniques to create woollen scarves of lively colours, patterns and textures. The distinctive quality of Lisa’s work has attracted commissions from such prestigious stores as Barney’s of New York, Mitsukoshi of Tokyo, and The Conran Shop and Designers Guild of London.

Drawing on the Dramatic:

Sat 17 Jan – Sun 22 Feb

YorkshireCoast College students have used our collections to draw inspiration. This subsequent exhibition brings together costume, fine art, photography and new media to encourage you to draw, or simply draw inspiration.

East Coasting

Art & Design by Edward Bawden and Eric Ravilious with Mark Hearld

Sat 7 March- Mon 4 May

Eighty years after the first flowering of their creative friendship, the work of Bawden and Ravilious is as fresh and influential as ever.  Their ability to apply the same loving attention to menu cards, ceramics as well as watercolours has made them an inspiration to contemporary designers and artists alike. This exhibition brings together examples of the full range of this remarkable duo’s output, previously un-shown works and many with a special connection to Scarborough.  Mark Hearld, the York-based artist, offers a contemporary take on their work which demonstrates the enduring appeal of two quintessentially English artists.

In association with the Fry Art Gallery, Saffron Walden