An exhibition inspired by the heritage of Rosedale Abbey on the North Yorkshire Moors takes place in the remote location of the Updale Reading Room, Rosedale on the 5th and 6th December.
Artist Andrew Cheetham has spent a year exploring Rosedale and the surrounding moors. He has been documenting the remains of the Iron Ore Mines and rows of cottages along with the marker stones and trods of the moors. He has also been working on paintings of the landscape capturing the effects of the changing seasons.
The exhibition will feature drawings, paintings, sketchbooks and photographs, all produced during Andrew's time in Rosedale.
‘Inspired by Heritage’ is a programme of six residencies for contemporary artists and makers who are based in North Yorkshire. Each residency is designed to offer the artist or maker the opportunity to develop and create at least one new piece of work inspired by a specific collection or heritage site. The programme has been developed as part of the Art Connections project and is supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Harrogate Borough Council, Chrysalis Arts Development and Ryedale District Council.
There is an exhibition opening night on Friday 4th December from 6.30pm onwards. The exhibition continues Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December 10.30am - 4pm
The Reading Room is a mile or so north of the village of Rosedale Abbey on Daleside Road, signposted ‘Dalehead only’