Scarborough Art Festival 2025

About

Scarborough Art is a vibrant event taking place from July 5 to August 3, 2025, across various venues in Scarborough town centre and beyond. Running in conjunction with the Scarborough Fringe, this festival offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse artistic expressions in multiple formats and settings.

Date and Time

July 5, 2025 – August 3, 2025

Location

Various locations in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

About This Event

Scarborough Art serves as a platform to showcase a wide range of artistic media including paintings, sculpture, photography, and printmaking. The event is designed to celebrate Scarborough’s rich artistic heritage and to foster creativity across the community. Attendees can enjoy exhibitions, participate in craft workshops, and experience immersive installations and visual arts throughout the festival period.

Festival Highlights

• Art and Craft Workshops where visitors can create their own artworks.
• Immersive installations that offer engaging experiences.
• Exhibitions featuring a variety of media from local, national, and international artists.
• Interactive venues such as the Scarborough Fair website, where artwork can be viewed and purchased online.

Event Activities

• Visual arts exhibitions at established galleries and new venues opening this year.
• Workshops on stitching, textiles, jewelry making, pottery, and more.
• Special events like the “Celestial Adventures” night photography and astrophotography exhibition at Electric Angel Gallery.
• Open studios where artists share their creative processes and artwork in their personal or professional spaces.

Admission

Free to attend. Some workshops and special exhibitions may require registration or a fee. For more details and to plan your visit, please check the Scarborough Fair website.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you are an art enthusiast or looking for a creative family outing, the Scarborough Art festival offers a broad array of activities and exhibits to explore. Mark your calendars and prepare to discover the artistic wonders of Scarborough this summer.