Trees, lamps, windows and side streets. My interest is spiked by views from a window, or from passing by unassuming street scenes.

This exhibition will run from 4pm to 6:45pm due the Library's closing times.

Open 4pm-6:45pm   

When visiting the exhibition, please note that the Learning Space will at times be booked out for private events. To ensure the exhibition is open, please email info@the-arthouse.org.uk. Alternatively, call reception on 01924 31200.
Cosmos brings together the work of artists Jessica Grady and Elnaz Yazdani, who transform embroidery into vibrant, contemporary art. Their work balances chaos and harmony with curiosity and play.

Using recycled and industrial materials alongside traditional hand stitching, both artists create textiles that explore tactility and pattern resulting in artworks reimagining galaxies and solar systems.

Grady’s practice is characterised by intricate details and delicate embellishments that draw the eye closer, while Yazdani builds dense, structural surfaces that explore scale and transformation. Together, their works celebrate sustainability, creativity, and the joyful potential of embroidery as a contemporary art form.

Learning Space   
Open 5pm-8pm   

Born in Nigeria and based in London, Ekine draws on personal memory, inheritance, and our shared histories. Presented here for the first time, these works deepen his long-standing engagement with the Ife bronze mask – a recurring motif that acts as an ode to old masters in the ancient Yoruba city of Ife, connecting him to his heritage and serving as a carrier of story, emotion, and cultural resilience.

When The Dawn Delays, We Rise Anyway brings together a fresh series of Ekine’s distinctive paintings alongside sculpture, a medium recently introduced into his practice. These new works centre around the motif of the coin, a fading artefact that serves as a lens to question how value is assigned and whose histories are preserved.

Rooted in his unique storytelling, the exhibition will invite audiences to challenge powerful narratives that explore identity, resilience, and belonging.

Main Gallery   
Open 5pm-8pm   

The Art House is proud to present Hidden, a long term collaborative project by Charles Fox and Prum Sisaphantha, also known as Pantha. The work follows Pantha’s personal journey during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia (1975–1979), a period of violence, loss, and forced relocation.

During this period, Pantha hid her family’s photographic negatives in a fabric pocket she removed from a dress and strapped to her waist as she was forcibly moved from place to place. These photographic negatives, once a symbol of her family’s wealth and status, became dangerous to possess. By concealing them, she not only protected her family’s identity but preserved in a quiet act of resistance.

This body of work serves as both a record of Pantha’s journey and an evolving artefact, shaped by her ongoing dialogue with Fox. At the heart of the exhibition is a book, its cover crafted from the same material that once held her hidden photographs. The pages unfold to mimic the GPS trace of the recreation of the journey Pantha made during the regime. The photos remain hidden and instead, through written word, invites us to imagine them through absence, the journey shared through Pantha’s recollection and testimony. Also featured are prints by Fox, taken during his recreation of the journey with Pantha from Phnom Penh to Battambang.

Through Hidden, Fox and Pantha present a deeply personal yet universally resonant exploration of memory, loss, and survival. The exhibition invites audiences to reflect on the ways in which history is preserved, concealed, and rediscovered through images.

Tiled Gallery   
Open 5pm-8pm   

Following a successful exhibition, this is a chance to see more images and to chat about all things photography with our members.

New venue for this Artwalk so come along and see what is on show.

Big Room   
Open 5pm-8pm   

Open studio with recent work on display.

Studio A1   
Open 5pm-9pm   

Open studio, works available to peruse and purchase and maybe some other stuff!!

Studio B13   
Open 6pm-8pm   

Thomas Young is a self taught artist born in Wakefield in 1992 who makes figurative art using paint on canvas.

Studio B5   
Open 5pm-9pm   

New copper and silver jewellery from Westgate's resident jewellery maker.

Studio B6   
Open 5pm-9pm   

Open studios showing works-in-progress.

Studio C2   
Open 5pm-8pm   

Portraits and figures in charcoal and mixed-media, on the top floor.

Studio C5   
Open 5pm-9pm   

A creative showcase celebrating the manifestations by the Artists that attend The Creative Circle Monday evening art classes, curated by Shannon, Creative Wellbeing Practitioner & Artist. These pieces are based upon the ethos that being in the moment and creating art just for the playful and holistic benefits are at the fore. It's about the creative journey and not the finished product - although the "final" pieces are going to be rather splendid to behold!

Shannon will also be exhibiting some of her personal works. Pieces that normally languish in dark dusty boxes, under her bed, folders and drawers. These are themed around her passion for archaic art, petroglyphs, cave paintings and the mythical. Many will be for sale. AND there will be creative activities for visitors to participate in, should they so wish to.

Studio C6   
Open 5pm-8:30pm   

Works in progress, plus showing a first view of new exhibition work for solo show in November.

Studio C7   
Open 5pm-9pm   

Join a professional framer to learn about conservation framing in the art world. Drop-in session.

Studio C8   
Open 5pm-9pm   

The Art Exchange CIC is a not-for-profit with a mission: making art happen for everyone in Wakefield. Forget the fancy galleries—our newly revamped 'Big Room' at Westgate Studios is where creativity gets real.

We're a hub for classes, a gallery for locals, and the place where artists and venues connect for Artwalk.

Join us for a knockout night as we launch our grand reopening and double as an Artwalk hot spot. We’re packed with incredible talent:

Wakefield Camera Club: A fresh collection from the city's best photographers.

Lisa Robinson: A small, curated selection of her unique, head-turning pieces.

Cynthia Kenny: After her smash-hit at Wakefield Museum, we’ve got a small, exclusive collection of her unseen work on display (5pm - 8pm).

Live Music & More:

From 8pm - 11pm, the stage is all yours!

We’re hosting an open mic night and we want to hear from Wakefield's musicians, poets, and bands.

Bring your sound and share your art.

Come celebrate art, music, and community with us.

The Art Exchange CIC 'Big Room'   
Open 5pm-11pm   

Drop in and add your voice to a growing wall of hope, courage, and support. Create a small artwork or message expressing solidarity — for people in conflict zones, those facing mental health challenges, carers, or anyone experiencing hardship. Each contribution becomes part of a vibrant, collective display of community empathy and care. All materials provided.

The Project Space   
Open 5pm-9pm   

New abstract works on display, full of colour and vibrancy.

Open 5pm-8pm   

From art therapy to artist. Lawrence's work is heavily subconscious based abstract expressionism. There may also be balloon animals.

Open 3pm-7pm   

Mikey3D is a mixed-media artist who has already exhibited alongside renowned names such as Damien Hirst—remarkably, after less than a year of painting. He embraces the power of online communities by creating his artworks live, inviting audiences to guide and shape the creative direction in real time. Mikey3D has also raised £1000's for charity by auctioning off one of a kind pieces alongside the likes of Skinny Living and Rate My Takeaway.

Second floor   
Open 3pm-7pm   

Originally from Thailand and now based in Barnsley, Sitthinon has exhibited in solo and group shows in Bangkok and Chiangmai. He brings his work to Wakefield for the first time in this exhibition.

Open 5pm-8pm   

Rob C's Poetry 1/2 Hour will be introduced by Robert P. Clarke. There will be Open Mic Slots available bookable in advance at create@artcollab.co.uk

During the ‘Poetry 1/2 Hour’ Robert P. Clarke will be reading from two of his most recent publications.

1st Floor   
Open 4:30pm-5:15pm   

In Imagined Realities, young people from across Wakefield transform Minecraft's digital landscape into a collaborative canvas. Through play, experimentation, and shared imagination, simple blocks become structures, spaces, and stories that reveal new ways of seeing and creating. Visitors are invited to explore the evolving build and witness live creation projected onto a giant screen, where connection and creativity come to life.

This project is delivered by Think Cre8tive Group with funding from Live Well Wakefield.

Main Room   
Open 5pm-8pm   

Tammy will be sharing a selection of her photography work.

Main Room   
Open 5pm-8pm   

This piece was created using oil on a stretched canvas 1.5M x 0.5M in size.

Based on some of the buildings and architecture around Wakefield; this piece hopes to question what we see and ignore.

Main Room   
Open 5pm-8pm   

Art pieces, sculptures, paintings, craft and decoupage.

Pieces made from reclaimed wood, upcycled Items and objects saved from landfill.

Inspired by nature, the natural world, and the love of all things weird and obscure and gothic.

Main Room   
Open 5pm-8pm   

Rob C's 'Central Words' will be hosted by Robert P. Clarke and will headline Jasmine King, Susan McCartney and Trevor Wainwright in the poetry section, a live podcast from Not : Art interviewed by Matt Art and additional entertainment from singers, musicians and sound artist Tom Carroll. There will also be Open Mic Slots available bookable in advance at create@artcollab.co.uk.

Main Stage   
Open 6pm-7:30pm   

In Mills in Colour, Williams explores the use of natural colour and plant-based printing inks, whilst delving into Wakefield's rich industrial textile history, and historic mill buildings.

Over a 6 month research and development period, Williams looked at sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to screen printing inks to create imagery and textile pieces which raise awareness of the many lost or repurposed mills across the Wakefield area.

Mills in Colour was supported with a Culture Grant by Wakefield Council as part of Our Year - Wakefield District 2024. Original imagery and sources from Wakefield Libraries Photographic Collection and the West Yorkshire Archive Service Collections.

Mezzanine   
Open 5pm-8pm   

This month we’re thrilled to host Maddie Morris, a musician we’ve previously commissioned, described as leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters. Bold, insightful, and refreshingly unique, Maddie takes traditional song in new directions to shine a light on contemporary issues, offering fresh perspectives on the world we live in today.

Pop in, see where we work, explore our portable rest kit, and see some of our past commissions on display. Chat with the team about how we work and commission. We’re throwing the doors open to welcome you in and share the space with our community.

Unlimited Hub   
Open 5pm-8pm   

Prepare to be enchanted as we transform The Old Vicarage into a captivating journey to the past for this Artwalk! Immerse yourself in a delightful Victorian-era atmosphere, complete with charming refreshments to tantalise your taste buds. You can also learn more about the Wakefield Ghost Walk!

Don't miss out on this unique blend of history, mystery and art.

Open 5pm-9pm   

Join us from 5pm as the Red Shed welcomes Loretta Fallas for September's Artwalk.

Loretta Fallas is a theatre-studies graduate, who studied set and costume design as part of her degree and enjoyed the creative process of drawing and designing. She has always admired visual art and started to explore this for herself over the last few years, gradually developing a real love of painting.

Loretta is intrigued by how we as humans interact with nature, for example how we make gardens or put plants in pots in our houses to try to capture some of its essence or beauty.

She hopes through her paintings to draw attention to how we often leave our mark upon the landscape and how nature, given time, will always react to that. Perhaps moss or ivy growing on a bridge or stone wall, or grass and weeds around a sculpture, or maybe just an overgrown pathway leading to a beauty spot. She enjoys sketching outdoors but usually paints from her photographs taken while walking.

Also, come see our latest 'Women of the Working-Class' display from 5pm - 6.45pm focussing on the Suffrage Movement.

Open 5pm-9pm   

I am a local artist based in Altofts, I have been painting for over 40 years. I specialize in both landscapes and portraits and use a form of pointism to create texture within my portrait art. My art is available for purchase, please enquire at the venue who will contact myself.

Open 5pm-9pm   

I am a local artist based in Wakefield who has been painting mostly in acrylics for around 15 years. My art is influenced by pop art, graffiti, movies and TV shows. All my works are available for purchase, please enquire at the venue.

Open 5pm-9pm   

End the evening's Poetry Walk on Artwalk for a relaxed drink and a chat about poetry and the evening's events.

Full Poetry Walk Schedule:

- Waterstones - Rob C's Poetry 1/2 Hour 4:30pm to 5.15pm
- Rob C's Central Words 6:00pm to 7:30pm
- The Old Vicarage - Gaynor Haycock - Ghostly Poetry Readings and Stories 7:45pm to 8:30pm
- The Six Chimneys - Rob C's Poetry Corner (finish off the night with a quiet drink and a social drink) - 8:30pm to 9pm

Open 8:30pm-9pm   

This exhibition showcases items from key collections from each of the five district archive offices of the West Yorkshire Archive Service. These treasures have been chosen to showcase the broad range of rich history rooted in West Yorkshire, from the textile industry to social welfare, prominent citizens to long standing societies, and some others are just great to look at!

Get a flavour of the type and breadth of collections in our care and explore even more through our interactive digital screen.

There will also be an opportunity to let your creativity flow and have a go at stitching a mini notebook or making decorative hanging inspired by Pakistani Truck Art in celebration of the recent South Asian Heritage Month.

Open 5pm-8pm   

A further selection of paintings by Wakefield-based artist Martin Lewis, back at The Pizza Yard for a third Artwalk showing.

Creating abstract paintings inspired by the landscapes of Iceland and other locations, Martin seeks to uncover the underlying geometry of landscape through the use of simple shapes and line and exaggerated or altered colour. He paints mainly in oil, sometimes mixing it with sand to enhance texture, and often applied thickly with palette knife. Some of the works are for sale.

Open 5pm-9pm   

Come along to the island platform of Wakefield's Kirkgate Railway Station to see Wakefield Railway Modellers recreation of the Tom Puddings at Newland Basin, Stanley Ferry on the Aire & Calder Navigation.

It will be on display at the station until Thursday 2nd October when it will move to WX Wakefield Exchange to participate in the Civic Society's unveiling of their Blue Plaque to Thomas Peckett, the locally-born engineer famous for locomotive manufacturing, and then at the WRMS exhibition at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 11-12 October.

Platform 3   
Open 5pm-8pm   

I am a Wakefield artist and a Stage 3 student on a BA (Hons) Painting Degree course with the Open College of the Arts (OCA).

This exhibition features 17 paintings in various mediums that I have completed during the course.

Open 5pm-9pm   

From the streets of Nigeria to the corners of England, one thing has remained constant for me: capturing the everyday. The simplicity and beauty, the creativity and sophistication of daily life, moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed.

Photography, for me, is not just about making images. It is about making an impact, creating work that resonates with people, their values and their culture. Each frame seeks to move beyond the surface, to uncover something deeper: a lesson to be learned, a reason for joy, or simply a reminder to stand in awe of the beauty of nature, the wonder of humanity and the dynamism of fleeting moments.

With Everyday Grace, I document people, places and moments with an artistic eye and fine art style, bringing meaning and definition to life through images. My hope is that you, too, will see what I see that beneath the ordinary lies a quiet grace and that life, in its essence, is truly beautiful.

Open 7pm-9pm   

Two separate series of work, one named 'Nature knows No Kings' and the other 'Portable Piece Of Mind'. Each including collage, paintings and prints mainly based around animals and finding comfort in nature.

Open 5pm-9pm