Galleries to Explore in Masham

Masham has a history of attracting artist, makers and creative people.

There’s a criss-cross of historic artistic connections including JMW Turner who painted in the area.  We also boast some intriguing galleries…

Masham Gallery stands on the Market Square at the opposite end to Church and hosts ever changing exhibitions that are always worth a look especially if you are interested in the work of Masham artist, Ian Scott Massie.

The Nolon Stacey Gallery is next to the Church, tucked away behind Johnny Bagdad’s Cafe. It is certainly worth seeking out. Nolon can often be found in the gallery, and his graphite and charcoal drawings are stunning.

Uredale Glass Gallery can be found behind the Kings Head with a collection of their own studio glass creations on display.

Masham Flock Gallery is an artist collective gallery with its home in Mashamshire Community Office

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Public Art Galleries

The public galleries in York and Harrogate are vibrant galleries well worth a visit.

York Art Gallery is a fascinating place to visit. As well as its extensive permanent collections including the work of L.S. Lowry and David Hockney, you’ll find changing exhibitions and the gallery’s unique exhibition space also showcases one of the most significant collections of British studio ceramics in the world.

Meanwhile Harrogate’s Mercer Gallery is housed in an elegant building, formerly Harrogate’s Promenade Rooms and it was originally Harrogate’s first spa. It was redeveloped in 1991 to contain the town’s collections of fine Art and Craft, the gallery is well worth a visit.

The Unique Bowes Museum - Bernard Castle

The magnificent Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle was created by philanthropists Joséphine and John Bowes, for the benefit of the local people of Teesdale.

The museum is built in the style of a French chateau and sits in 22 acres of parkland, woodland walks and French-style formal gardens. It houses more than 50,000 items, including art, fashion, design, furniture, ceramics, silver, metals, and sculpture.

The jewel in the Museum’s crown is its iconic 250-year-old silver swan automaton, with over 2,000 moving parts, it still performs every day at 2.00pm. The Bowes also boasts a great café.

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Tennants Garden Rooms and Auctioneers - Leyburn

Tennants in Leyburn is one of the most renowned and respected auction houses in the UK.

With over 80 auctions a year and 27 specialist departments handling private collections and estate sales of all sizes. There is always something going on. In addition, Tennants’ multi-purpose visitor centre and events venue, The Garden Rooms, features museum quality galleries, a café, bar, bistro, and gift shop and it is a regular performance venue for local area.

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Further Afield

Leeds Art Gallery is home to one of the best collections of 20th-century British art outside London and together with the Henry Moore Institute makes up one corner of the Yorkshire sculpture Triangle. The other corners are The Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park pictured above. All can be reached by car in under 90 minutes.

If you like things more contemporary and cutting edge, a trip to Middlesborough to visit MIMA should be on your itinerary. MIMA is an international art gallery and museum focused on modern and contemporary art.