The Big Art Show
The North’s Largest Contemporary Art Show
Sponsored by JM FINN
Raising funds for Yorkshire Children’s Charity
Join us in October 2027 for the North’s largest affordable art show. Showcasing over 70 established and emerging Northern artists, our biennial show is a unique opportunity to view and buy work from the North’s biggest names in contemporary art. With hundreds of original artworks to suit every budget – from paintings and etchings, to sculpture and ceramics – why not find that perfect piece to take home and bring you joy. Priced from £40 to £5000.
Queen Mary’s School, Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, YO7 3B
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OPENING TIMES 2027
Private View
Tuesday 26 October, 6.30-9.30pm
Public Days
Wednesday 27 October, 10am – 3pm
Thursday 28 October, 10am – 6pm
Friday 29 October, 10am – 3pm
Saturday 30 October, 10am – 3pm
JAMES NAUGHTON
James produces intuitive paintings, with a dedication to the traditions of European Landscape painting. His work has been acquired for many private collections, and by the Manchester Art City Gallery. WEBSITE Instagram
FIONA ARNOLD
Fiona Arnold of Braythorne Baskets creates sculptural yet functional willow baskets, blending traditional skills with contemporary design. Inspired by aesthetics, she ensures sustainable, unique, and beautifully crafted pieces. WEBSITE Instagram
JONATHAN POMROY
Wildlife and landscape artist/ author, studio in Gilling East. SWLA Birdscapes Art for Conservation Award 2023 at Mall Galleries for using art for swift conservation. FACEBOOK WEBSITE Instagram
JESSICA SHAW
Artist Printmaker capturing ephemeral patterns in ice, or enduring landforms in cartography, to reflect on notions of temporality and permenance in joyful uplifting colour. WEBSITE Instagram
KIM COLEY
“visual song writing” as an analogy for her creative process and is interested in the tensions between observation and expression, truth and imagination. FACEBOOK WEBSITE Instagram
IAN SCOTT MASSIE
Working from his studio in Masham, Wensleydale, Ian Scott Massie seeks to portray the personality of landscapes and places. He is particularly drawn to places of secular and spiritual pilgrimage. FACEBOOK WEBSITE Instagram
JULIA NOBLE
I'm a professional artist & framer, I am inspired to paint a whole range of subjects from travels to my back garden, portraits to landscapes. FACEBOOK WEBSITE Instagram
LIZ SALTER
Liz is a Yorkshire based artist whose mixed media atmospheric expressive paintings are a response to the varied landscapes of the British Isles WEBSITE
SAUL SALTER
Saul is a Yorkshire based artist. He uses mixed media to create energetic and robust responses to subjects that are familiar to him WEBSITE
LEILA ROBERTS
A former lecturer in Literature, I now concentrate on painting and poetry. I love walking and riding in Yorkshire, -a constant inspiration.