Organisations

York association bringing together people interested in fine art, applied arts, architecture, conservation and making through talks and shared activity.

Useful for: People who want to meet others involved in art, design, making and related practice.

What you can do: Attend talks and use the association as a low-friction way into York's wider art and making community.

Next step: Check the current programme and attend a public meeting or talk.

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Local printmaking network connecting York printmakers across different levels of experience and practice.

Useful for: Printmakers looking for local peers, exhibitions and a route into York's printmaking community.

What you can do: Find local printmakers and follow the group's current activity and exhibition information.

Next step: Visit the group site and use its current contact or activity information.

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York creative network offering community membership, local information, opportunities, events and routes to find other creative people.

Useful for: Independent creatives who want a broad local network rather than an institution-specific route.

What you can do: Join the community, follow local opportunities and use the network to discover people and activity.

Next step: Read the current membership information and join if the network fits what you need.

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Annual York open-studios programme connecting the public with local artists and makers across 2D, 3D, photography and other practices.

Useful for: Artists and photographers who want to understand York's open-studio route, and people looking for local creative communities.

What you can do: See participating artists, visit studios during the annual programme and check future application rounds when they open.

Next step: Check the official site for the current programme and the next application window.

Venues and studios across York

Maker-led annual ceramics fair in York bringing together contemporary ceramic work, demonstrations and talks.

Useful for: Ceramicists, makers and people trying to understand York's ceramics community and professional work.

What you can do: See contemporary ceramics, attend the event programme and discover makers and current practice.

Next step: Check the official programme for the 27–28 February 2027 fair.

York Racecourse, York

City-centre artist studio and desk provision at SPARK York, with maker workspace and routes to discuss exhibiting work.

Useful for: Artists and makers who need workspace or want to ask about showing work at SPARK.

What you can do: Check current studio availability and contact SPARK about maker space or exhibition possibilities.

Next step: Use the MAKE page to check current availability and enquire directly.

SPARK York, Piccadilly, York