Art in the Pen 2023 will showcase over 200 exhibitors on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August in Skipton.
From humble beginnings in 2005, Art in the Pen has developed into what many consider to be one of the North’s leading art and craft events. This well-established and highly regarded show take place each year at Skipton Auction Mart.
Art in the Pen started out as a relatively small number of artists transforming cattle pens into galleries to sell their original work. The organic and informal nature of the event really captured the attention of visitors. Today, Art in the Pen has flourished into a sprawling event, with an abundance of creativity and craftsmanship at every turn.
For the past several years, Art in the Pen has received an overwhelming number of applications from artists and craft makers. Choosing the successful artists this year was a particularly daunting task for their selection panel but they are excited to present a wide range of work, from fine and contemporary art to ceramics, jewellery, textiles, wood, metalwork and more. If you’d like to see the diverse talent that will be on display, visit www.artinthepen.org.uk.
The partnership with the Art Shop Skipton has gone from strength to strength. They create pop-up shops and host a range of free artist demonstrations and workshops. Their Live Art Theatre will also return for 2023 in which visitors can see an art installation come to life over the course of the weekend.
The continued success of Art in the Pen is partly down to its relaxed and friendly environment, says Andy Lynan, the Creative Director: “Our events are a great way for visitors to strike up conversations with our artists and meet other art and craft enthusiasts. Whether you’re a collector or buying for the first time, Art in the Pen provides a wonderful opportunity to discover new, emerging and established artists.
We’re really excited for Art in the Pen 2023 and we hope you’ll come and spend an enjoyable day exploring cattle pens full of art and crafts for every budget.”
Art in the Pen is at Skipton Auction Mart, BD23 1UD. Entry is £6, tickets are available at www.artinthepen.org.uk
Entry includes free parking (for pre booked ticket holders) & event brochure – under 16’s entry free, well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
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