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Residencies
In Residence: Jill McKnight
Jill McKnight will be in residence in June and July 2021, concluding with an exhibition...
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Monday Yoga at The Art House
Join us for Yoga at The Art House (now in person!)
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Thursday Yoga at The Art House
Join us for yoga at The Art House (now in person!)
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In Residence: Maybelle Peters
London based artist and filmmaker, Maybelle Peters, will be in residence during July and August...
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Introduction to Printmaking: Six Week Course
Explore a range of printmaking techniques on our beginners’ six-week evening course. Learn how to...
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SOLD OUT: The Portrait in Graphite & Charcoal: Six-Week Course
This workshop is now sold out Add your name to the waitlist to be notified...
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Artwalk Wakefield: July 2021
We can't wait for another exciting Artwalk this July
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Recycled City: Free family activity
Celebrate the start of the school holidays with our free, eco-themed art activities at The...
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Jill McKnight: Everything Is Still Floating
An exhibition of new work by artist Jill McKnight, developed over the course of a...
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Who's it for?
Our house is your house.
The Art House provides time, space and support for artists, makers and creative businesses to develop their practice. It is a place where artists and audiences of all kinds are welcome to engage with the creative process through a year-round programme of exhibitions and events.
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Opening hours
Coffee House
Monday: 08:00 – 20:00
Tuesday: 08:00 – 15:00
Wednesday: 08:00 – 20:00
Thursday: 08:00 – 15:00
Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 15:00
Building
Monday: 10:00 – 20:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 20:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00
Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 16:00
Community Projects
Working with people from all sorts of backgrounds and specialists groups, we undertake a range of community projects. We aim to use arts, culture and the creative process to bring people together, nurture potential and contribute to the building of a cohesive community.
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Featured Video
A Gift from The Art House
A collaborative project that celebrates creativity and brings us together through art! In December 2020 one thousand Gift Boxes were created by artists and distributed to children throughout Wakefield.
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Our Location
AddressThe Art House, Drury Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TE
Public TransportThe Art House is located just 60 seconds walk from Wakefield Westgate railway station. The free city bus connects us to key locations around the city centre, including Wakefield bus station and The Hepworth Wakefield.
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Discover a range of affordable event spaces and meeting rooms, all set in our creative and conveniently located city centre location.
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