Greta Bridge painter Stuart Short will host the third annual Autumn Arts Exhibition from the new Courtyard building at Thorpe Farm, off the A66, this weekend.
No fewer than 17 Teesdale artists, designers and sculptors will be showing their wares on Saturday and Sunday including Teesdale Glass Engravers, taxidermist David Moscrop and jeweller Emma Gray.
Mr Short, 51, is known for his painting of farm livestock, working dogs and horses and will also be unveiling some of his new canvasses.
He said: “We have put together the exhibition which includes a wide variety of artistic mediums, so we hope there will be something for everyone.
“It’s a perfect opportunity for visitors to the exhibition to start their Christmas shopping with truly bespoke gifts.
“There will be lots of items on sale from all the artists who will be on hand to discuss their work or future commissions.”
Among those taking part are Nigel Hodgson, who will be displaying his latest wrought iron work, Brignall furniture maker Shaun Errington and furniture restorer Lesley Noble, from Vintage Blu.
Helen Hammond’s collection of Herdwick sheep and Angora goats wool products will also be on display.
Mr Short will also be joined by his father, Malcolm, who produces hand made furniture using native oak and elm trees.
He added: “It’s really grown – from seven or eight people last year we have 17 this year.
“As I’ve grown into it I’m getting used to how it’s done. Being in a brand new building, we’ve got the chance to have it in a really special place – an opportunity like that doesn’t come along every day.”
The group will be joined by Brignall farmer, artist and author, Doug Anderson with his originals and prints depicting farming life as well as copies of his book “One Field at a Time”.
Mr Short started painting livestock when he returned to the dale in 2005 after working for BAE Systems in Lancashire.
After using his Greta Bridge home as a studio, he now uses the Reclamation Barn at Thorpe Farm as a base alongside Mr Moscrop and Ms Noble.
He explained why he launched the exhibition in 2015.
“The reason I did it in the first place was because artists tend to work a lot on their own,” said Mr Short.
“I thought it would be nice to showcase local artists as a group and try to make an annual event of it. I intend to keep running it every year and make it bigger and better.”
The exhibition will be open from 10am-4pm on both days with entry and parking free.
Refreshments will also be available.
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