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Ilkley Arts is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, whose aims are to promote & celebrate the arts

We are a small charity (officially called a charitable incorporated organisation – CIO) based in Ilkley run by volunteers. Ilkley is famous for its beautiful moor with ancient rock carvings and its medieval Manor House. Ilkley Arts runs the Ilkley Arts studio that is a venue for exhibitions, workshops and is also home to the Ilkley Art School and the Ilkley Arts Hub Members Network where artists and creatives can come together to share ideas and thoughts about their and other artists’ work. Our core mission at Ilkley Arts is to promote and celebrate the arts in Ilkley and surrounding areas to enrich the lives of residents and visitors and to support and help the development of our exhibiting artists. We work with a wide range of organisations to achieve this mission from those whose focus is on developing the younger generation such as Ilkley Manor House, Art School Ilkley, Bradford School of Art and Nell Bank Centre to those who are working with individuals, families and carers whose world involves dementia and other age related conditions.

02/11/2026

Discover something special this weekend ✨

Our Illustration & Print Members Show brings together original illustrations and handmade prints by local Ilkley Arts artists, all available to buy.

Come for a browse, find inspiration or pick up a unique piece for your home. You might even get a little Christmas shopping sorted…

📅 Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 November
🕙 10am–4pm both days
📍 Ilkley Arts Studio, 4 Castle Yard, Ilkley

Find out more at ilkleyarts.org

16/10/2026

It’s Open Studios THIS WEEKEND! 🎨✨

Step inside artists’ studios across Ilkley and beyond, meet the makers and discover paintings, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and more.

🗓️ Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October
🕙 10am–4pm
📍 16 artists across 10 venues

Plan your art-filled weekend with our maps and printable guide, ready to download at:
👉 ilkleyarts.org/openstudios

Not sure where to start? Pop into our hub at Ilkley Arts Studio, 4 Castle Yard, open 10am–4pm both days, for maps and artist information.

Please check the guide for individual opening days—Rachel Sedman’s studio is open Sunday only.

Bring a friend, follow your curiosity and discover something wonderful. 🧡

Libby Jubb Jewellery | Workshops | Ilkley | Handmade
Sarah Carroll
Joanne Tinker
Linda Lewis
Rachel : Sedman
C A R O L I N E S M I T C A R O L I N E S M I T HKKerry StokerhAlex Jacob UK artistaSarah Louise CooperPGillian GilroyaChristine PilgremrEmma Draper CeramicsdKathryn FoxeJill Boydr Fine Artist

Rebecca Carr Fine Artisttudios

10/10/2026

So much art, so many doors open! 🎨✨

Explore artists’ studios across Ilkley and beyond, meet the makers and discover paintings, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and more.

🗓️ 17–18 October · 10am–4pm
📍 16 artists across 10 venues

Our printable guide is ready! Find the maps and artist profiles on our website, print your copy and plan your Open Studios weekend. 🗺️

👉 ilkleyarts.org/openstudios

Please check the guide for individual opening days.

Meet our artists:

tinker

l.cooper.96

boyd.visual.artist

10/10/2026

🗺️ Your Open Studios printable guide is ready!

Download it, print it and plan a weekend of art across Ilkley and beyond. With artist profiles, venue addresses and detailed maps, it’s your handy companion for discovering the studios and meeting the people behind the work.

📅 Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October
🕙 10am–4pm both days*
🎨 16 artists across 10 venues

Download your guide at:
ilkleyarts.org/openstudios

*Rachel Sedman at venue 4 is open Sunday only.

Save this post and send it to your art-loving friends!

Libby Jubb Jewellery | Workshops | Ilkley | Handmade
Sarah Carroll
Joanne Tinker
Linda Lewis
Rachel : Sedman
C A R O L I N E S M I T C A R O L I N E S M I T HKKerry StokerhAlex Jacob UK artistaSarah Louise CooperPGillian GilroyaChristine PilgremrEmma Draper CeramicsdKathryn FoxeJill Boydr Fine ArtistRebecca Carr Fine Artist

02/10/2026

Setting up this years secret postcard auction raising funds for and . Open this evening 5-7pm and on Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm. A massive thanks to all the generous artists who have donated their work. Just over the road there is a new exhibition celebrating the female body in all its beautiful diversity. Also raising funds for Breast Cancer Now.

29/09/2026

🎨 Ilkley Open Studios 2026

We’re opening the doors!

Join us on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October, 10am–4pm, and spend the weekend exploring the studios, homes and creative spaces of artists across Ilkley and beyond.

Meet the artists, discover painting, print, illustration, ceramics, textiles and more, see where the work is made, and maybe take something original home with you. ✨

📍 17 & 18 October 2026
🕙 10am–4pm both days
🎨 Open Studios Hub at Ilkley Arts Studio

Plan your route, meet the participating artists and explore the interactive map:

ilkleyarts.org/openstudios

Free to explore, just pick your studios and start wandering.

28/09/2026

This weekend in the studio is the annual fund raiser secret postcard event.
Open Friday 5pm to 7pm as a little opening working alongside The Tinker Gallery’s opening which is 6pm to 8pm.
Both events are raising money for Breast Cancer Now so please come along and support.
Also open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted a postcard. They are so so good.
Thanks Jo, John & Sarah

15/09/2026

📣 Calling all Ilkley Arts members!

Would you like to open your studio as part of Ilkley Arts Open Studios 2026?

We’re now asking participating artists to submit their studio and venue details. If you haven’t received the submission form—or need the information sending again—please email [email protected] and we’ll send you the link.

We’d love to include your studio in this year’s event!

13/06/2026

Starting today in the Ilkley arts Studio. Pop by and say hello!

12/06/2026

Pop down to the Ilkley Arts Studio near the Manor House for a wide selection of ceramics, textiles and other 3D art on sale. 10 til 4pm 13th and 14th June.

Address

Castle Yard
Ilkley
LS299DT

Telephone

+447766420550

Website

https://www.ilkleyarts.org/

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