April Key Studio

20/03/2026

I’m so so happy to share that I’ve received Research & Development funding from for my Holmfirth-based project, Ensuring Neon Pennine Editions.

This project explores how far traditional neon fabrication can be pushed within contemporary sculptural language, asking how we translate the intangible into physical light, and how this craft can become sustainable and accessible again within a rural context.

This funding really is a vital step in continuing my work at Holmfirth’s oldest unit. It supports not only my own development, but also contributes to the long-term survival of British neon glass bending, reaffirming its place within contemporary sculpture.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me so far: , the local donors and residents of Holmfirth, and the incredible creative community here.

16/03/2026

Where Hills and Sky Meet
#3 from the Pennine Editions

Now on display at the Cobbler’s Shop, Holmfirth
📍 17 Victoria St, HD9 2DN
🗓 March 5 – April 5

A small work inspired by the meeting point of landscape, horizon and light across the Pennines.

07/03/2026

27/02/2026

https://www.thestateofthearts.co.uk/features/april-key-interview/

April Key transforms one of Holmfirth’s oldest retail units with Enduring Neon: Pennines Edition, a year-long public art project.

17/02/2026

NORTHERN LIGHTS on view until Feb 28th

Support this space and further installations www.april-key.xyz/holmfirth

10/02/2026

www.april-key.xyz/holmfirth

08/02/2026

N O R T H E R N L I G H T S
JAN 20 - FEB 28

19/01/2026

S P A R K S
2026

18/01/2026

SPARKS, the pilot installation for Holmfirth’s former cobblers, comes to an end tomorrow.
Thank you to everyone who’s shared such generous feedback and encouragement.
I’m excited to see how these Pennine editions of my sculptural work continue to develop, and to keep sharing my love of contemporary neon with local residents and passers-by 💡

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17/01/2026

Last weekend to go down and see SPARKS