Crescent Arts

09/06/2026

It was so great to partner with The National Literacy Trust this past weekend. We loved looking at all the artwork you created and look forward to future projects together!
National Literacy Trust Yorkshire Coast

04/06/2026

01/06/2026

📖‘Dear Diary’ will be a fun, creative drop‑in inspired by much‑loved diary‑style books such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks.📖

In partnership with Crescent Arts and The National Literacy Trust, local artist Jayne Shipley has created a collection of original, humorous characters in this style, displayed in the Glass Box to spark children’s imagination.

During their visit, children will explore the artwork and have a go at creating their own diary entries. Through a mix of art, storytelling and playful prompts, the session helps build confidence in writing and self‑expression, making it enjoyable for both reluctant and enthusiastic readers.

Each child will also receive a free book to take home, encouraging them to keep reading for pleasure.
We will also offer stories for younger children and offer a drop-in day for early years families (Thursday) to access story-telling resources for home and find out about story-times on the coast during the summer holidays.

Dates and times are:

Thursday 4th June, 11 am-3pm - Early Years family drop-in and book gifting

Friday 5th June, 3pm-5pm - Dear Diary after-school drop-in for 7–11-year-olds and book gifting

Saturday 6th June, 11 am-3pm - Dear Diary drop-in for 7–11-year-olds and book gifting

National Literacy Trust Yorkshire Coast
Old Parcels Office Artspace

20/05/2026

☀️Guess who’s having a big day out this Sunday?☀️
Big Ideas By The Sea invites you in to Scarborough Castle. Explore the outdoors through your 5 senses with Crescent Arts, Scarborough Museums Learning Team, Literacy Trust and Charlotte Oliver.
Entry to the castle is FREE alongside many other activities to give you the best BIG DAY OUT!

Scarborough Museums and Galleries
National Literacy Trust Yorkshire Coast
Charlotte Oliver

[Image shows Artist Lou bass and Charlotte Oliver both smiling at the camera. They hold a bright yellow and green booklet up which has the text ‘Out of the Garden’, and the image of a mouse holding a stem with 4 leaves and a blooming flower. Green paper covers the wall behind them covered with collage animals.]

24/04/2026

It’s looking like a lovely sunny day! 😎
See you there!

Looking to try something different with the kids this weekend? 🖼️

Artists Lou Bass and Charlotte Oliver will guide children to explore the natural world through the senses and use their discoveries to create a collage of words and pictures 🧑‍🎨

Where: Forest Arts in the Courtyard, Saturday 25 April, 1pm - 3pm
Just drop in and pay as you feel
Recommended for ages 4-9

This workshop is supported by Crescent Arts

17/04/2026

☔️ What do you do on a rainy Friday? ☔️ Make a collage ready to display and add to at Dalby Forest of course!
Join us on Saturday the 25th of April 1pm-3pm to read, explore, create and celebrate what we can experience through our 5 senses!
Forestry England Dalby
National Literacy Trust Yorkshire Coast
North Yorkshire Councilbass3
Charlotte Oliver

02/04/2026

✨Throwback Thursday ✨ to when Jason Wilsher-Mills was beside the Scarborough sea!
Jason’s exhibition in 2024/25 was full of colour with larger-than-life characters filling the floors and walls of Woodend Gallery.
In light of our support of Town Of Culture, we continue having conversations with more amazing artists like Jason, and look forward to putting on more vibrant and engaging exhibitions!

“I felt so much joy when I exhibited there myself at Wood End gallery in 2024. I loved working there and have a great deal of respect for the team, as I was so fully supported as a disabled person and artist.
Scarborough should receive this huge accolade, because it is a magical town, which welcomes everyone and creates memories which last a lifetime,
There is a myth that says anything can happen in the place where the sky meets the sea. This is Scarborough.” - Jason Wilsher-Mills 2026

📸 - Tony Bartholomew

Jason Wilsher-Mills Artist
Scarborough Museums and Galleries
Arts Council England

26/03/2026

🍃Spring is coming! 🍃
On the 25th of April, come join us at Dalby Forest for a workshop led by Lou Bass and Charlotte Oliver. We’re exploring our 5 senses with our new resource ‘Out of the Garden’, creating our own green world through creative words and collage!
This is in partnership with Dalby Forest and The National literacy Trust - with plenty of books to help us get ready for some spring reading!

The Courtyard,
Dalby Forest,
Pickering,
YO18 7LT
This is a drop in workshop - there is no need to book!

Charlotte Oliver
National Literacy Trust Yorkshire Coast
Forestry England Dalby
North Yorkshire Council

19/03/2026

✨Throwback Thursday ✨ to 2022/23 exhibition Queen Green - in Woodend Gallery artist Susie Green presented work inspired by her residency at Dalby Forest in the North Yorks Moors. The exhibition celebrated erotic encounters with nature, and moments of confidence and fragility, growth and decay, lightness and dark. Works on paper and large cut-out mixed forms were mounted onto wooden trellis to portray powerful, blossoming, shapeshifting bodies.

Our partnership continues with Dalby Forest - keep an eye out for upcoming workshops and exhibitions this spring!

Find out more via our website: www.crescentarts.co.uk

Forestry England Dalby
Scarborough Museums and Galleries

25/02/2026

Public Notice - Crescent Arts Update

From February 2026, Crescent Arts will no longer programme exhibitions at Woodend Galleries following recent changes in management at Scarborough Museums and Galleries.

Since our founding in 1979, Crescent Arts has supported Scarborough’s visual arts community for over four decades through affordable studio provision, a year-round exhibitions programme, and a wide range of workshops and public events. Our commitment to sustaining and strengthening the town’s cultural life remains steadfast.

We are grateful for the opportunity to have delivered exhibitions at Woodend Gallery since 2020 and for the role the venue has played in connecting artists and audiences over the past five years.

We are currently reviewing and developing our future exhibitions programme alongside our ongoing outreach work. We look forward to announcing new opportunities to collaborate with local artists and partners in the near future.

In an increasingly challenging funding environment, we welcome support from individuals, organisations, and businesses. If you are able to offer exhibition space, provide financial assistance, or explore partnership opportunities, please contact us.

-The Crescent Arts Team