Meet the rest of the artists in the North Art Winter Exhibition at the North Art Gallery, Chapel Allerton Arts Centre, 31 Potternewton Lane, Leeds LS7 3LW. The exhibition opens with a free, informal pop up opening on Saturday 21 November 2026, 10am to 3pm, and runs until Friday 8 January 2027, with most of the art for sale.
Last week we introduced the first twelve artists in part one. Here are the rest: textile art, stained glass inspired painting, wood sculpture, watercolour, collage and some of the boldest colour in the show. Every one of them is a member of North Art, the pay as you feel association of artists in the North, and you can find them all in the North Art artists directory.
Come to the pop up opening on Saturday 21 November
Drop in any time between 10am and 3pm, meet some of the artists, grab a coffee and a slice of cake in the cafe bar, and see all 25 pieces on the walls together for the first time. It is free and there is no need to book.
Meet the artists, part two
Victoria Hough: Lying Nude 3
Victoria lives and works right here in Chapel Allerton. She is self taught and works mainly in acrylic and oil, from realist portraits to abstract colour plays, always with a bright palette. Lying Nude 3 comes from her Neon Women collection, which celebrates the female form through bold colour and striking composition. It is a small acrylic painting on board in a hand painted St Ives style frame. See more of Victoria's work on North Art.
Paul Talbot: tasogare
Paul makes bold, layered work inspired by woodland paths, shifting seasons and quiet moments outdoors, using vivid colour, simplified forms and handwritten words. tasogare is an acrylic painting of a woodland at dusk, moving from lavender into coral, orange and deep blue, with a handwritten line that reads "the trees speak another language". See more of Paul's work on North Art.
Janey Walklin: stain glass
Janey works across film, painting and ceramics, depending on the circumstance and sometimes in combination, and you can see her moving image work on Vimeo. stain glass is an oil painting on canvas, 45cm by 70cm. See more of Janey's work on North Art.
Dawn S Art: Beech Trees
Dawn is a mixed media artist who believes in making a difference through art and creativity. Beech Trees is a photo collage, part of her quest to know every type of tree on the planet. See more of Dawn's work on North Art.
Mandy Smith: Contemplation
Mandy lives in the village of Leeming and has drawn and painted for as long as she can remember. She mainly paints animals and flowers, and when she is not painting you might find her birdwatching or metal detecting. Contemplation is a watercolour of a kestrel, 54 x 44 cm including the frame. See more of Mandy's work on North Art.
Wendy Callaghan: Abstract embroidery on fine scrim
Wendy is a textile artist who combines natural and man made materials. Her piece is an abstract embroidery on fine scrim, a fine, open weave fabric, and it will hang in front of a window so the light comes through it. This one is not for sale, so come and see it in person.
Nick Claiden: Which Way is Up?
Nick has lived and worked in Leeds since 1984. She works in mixed media on paper and in stained glass sculpture, drawing on townscapes, landscapes, birds, trees and rocks, sometimes abstract and sometimes detailed, and she carries her work on paper into the glass by etching and into the frames by painting. Her piece in the exhibition is Which Way is Up?, 55 x 74 cm. See more of Nick's work on North Art.
David Elliott: Rhythm #16
David is an artist and woodworker based in Ilkley, making sculptural works from wood and natural materials. He is interested in rhythm, repetition and texture, and in the way nature meets man made structures. His piece in the exhibition is Rhythm #16, part of his Rhythm and Phase collection, inspired by minimal musical composition. It is made from iroko with walnut and maple inlays, in a handmade maple frame. See more of David's work on North Art.
Margaret Savage: Serene green
Margaret is a retired design and technology teacher who has always pursued her love of art, and she painted more than ever during lockdown. Her piece in the exhibition is Serene green, an oil painting on canvas. See more of Margaret's work on North Art.
Julie Lawrence: Changing Winds
Julie holds a first class BA (Hons) in Art with Theology and Religious Studies and an MA in Fine Art. She has exhibited widely across the UK, including the National Open Art Competition in London, where she was a regional prizewinner, and the Pastel Society annual open exhibitions at the Mall Galleries, and in 2023 the Pastel Society awarded her the Yoshimoto Prize for outstanding work in a dry medium. Changing Winds is an acrylic on paper from a body of work about the seasons and the turn from winter to spring, drawn from her daily walk across Caldy Hill on the Wirral. See more of Julie's work on North Art.
Alison Curnow: Abstract Pieces
Since retiring from full time work, Alison has made painting and collage her main way to relax. Much of her work starts as accidental bits of painted paper, and the real pleasure is in cutting them up and putting them together into something meaningful, with landscape and seascape as her inspiration. Her piece in the exhibition is Abstract Pieces.
Rachel Bentley: The Sky Breathes In and The Sky Breathes Out
Rachel's piece in the exhibition is a diptych, The Sky Breathes In and The Sky Breathes Out: a pair of original watercolours in rose, indigo and ochre showing Yorkshire skies and hills in the quiet moments around sunrise and sunset. Each is professionally framed and mounted in black, and they are sold as a pair. See more of Rachel's work on North Art.
Follow North Art on Instagram and Facebook, and Chapel Allerton Arts Centre on Instagram and Facebook, to see the exhibition as it goes up.
Buying a piece
Most of the art in the exhibition is for sale, from small framed paintings to large statement pieces, so it is a lovely place to find a Christmas present that nobody else will have. Ask at the cafe bar if you would like to buy something you see on the walls, or follow the links above to each artwork's page on North Art. You can browse many more pieces by northern artists in the North Art online gallery at www.north.art, and if you have a print or painting of your own that needs a frame, our framing and printing service is in the same building.
When can I visit?
The exhibition is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 4pm, and on Saturdays from 10am to 3pm, while the exhibition is on. The gallery is also used for private events, and times may change over Christmas, so if you are making a special trip, check our What's On page or get in touch first.
Are you an artist?
North Art runs a members' exhibition every season, so there are four chances a year to get your work on the walls at Chapel Allerton Arts Centre. Join North Art, a pay as you feel association of artists, to hear about the next one, set up your own artist page and sell your work online.
Quick questions
Who is exhibiting in the North Art Winter Exhibition?
Charlie Burman, Lenka Pavuk, Andrew Stratford, Sarah Drought, Dave P Cooper, Lorna Reay, Raginie Duara, Holly Futers, Gary Kitchen, Dea, Dean Wood, Matt Fletcher, Victoria Hough, Paul Talbot, Janey Walklin, Dawn S Art, Mandy Smith, Wendy Callaghan, Nick Claiden, David Elliott, Margaret Savage, Alison Curnow, Rachel Bentley and Julie Lawrence are among the artists, all members of North Art.
Is the exhibition free?
Yes. The North Art Winter Exhibition and the pop up opening on Saturday 21 November are both free, with no booking needed.
When is the exhibition on?
From Saturday 21 November 2026 until Friday 8 January 2027, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 3pm.
Can I buy the art?
Most of it, yes. A few pieces are not for sale, and each label shows the price.
What is North Art?
North Art is a pay as you feel association of artists in the North of England. Members get their own artist page at www.north.art, can sell their work online, and can show in a members' exhibition at Chapel Allerton Arts Centre every season.
Where is it, and can I park?
At Chapel Allerton Arts Centre, 31 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3LW (you may know the building as the old Shoulder of Mutton pub, read our history). There are 21 free parking spaces in the car park next door.
Is it accessible?
Yes. There is step free access throughout the gallery and the cafe bar. See our accessibility page for more.
The details
What: North Art Winter Exhibition, 25 North Art member artists, one piece each
Pop up opening: Saturday 21 November 2026, 10am to 3pm, free, just drop in
Exhibition runs: Saturday 21 November 2026 to Friday 8 January 2027
Open: Wednesday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm
Where: North Art Gallery, Chapel Allerton Arts Centre, 31 Potternewton Lane, Leeds LS7 3LW
Cost: Free entry, most of the art for sale
Organised by: North Art
Want to run your own exhibition or event here?
The North Art Gallery can be hired for your own solo or group show, and the rooms at Chapel Allerton Arts Centre are available for workshops, classes, meetings, rehearsals and parties. Find out about hiring the gallery and our rooms.
