It’s now only 2 more sleeps until we head up north to Skipton and start setting up for the upcoming Art in the Pen 2025.
Tickets are still available for the Saturday and Sunday via the website:
We can’t wait to get up to beautiful North Yorkshire and spend a long weekend in God’s Own Country, even though it is a bit of a busman’s holiday!
SerenArts Gallery will still be open as usual right through the weekend, but printing services will be unavailable until we return on Tuesday 19th August.
SerenArts is thrilled to share its latest venture of visibility: our advertising hoarding now proudly displayed in front of the latest new terrace at Larkhall Athletic FC’s ground. It’s a vibrant splash of colour that brings the gallery’s creative spirit straight to match day!
With each home game, the hoarding gives fans and visitors a visual taste of the artistic flair on offer back in Bradford-on-Avon. As shared in a previous match report, “Always nice to see your name on an advertising hoarding!”—and SerenArts is doing just that. This marks a new milestone in the gallery’s local community engagement, strengthening ties between the worlds of sport and art.
Visitors heading to Larkhall will catch a glimpse of SerenArts’ commitment to supporting regional sport, all while promoting original artwork, printing and more. We’re proud to stand with The Larks and excited to welcome locals to come and explore our gallery, the Tithebarn Workshops and the Barton Farm area.
Serena will be joining over 200 artisans at Art in the Pen 2025 on 16 & 17 August at Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road. Now in its 19th year, this beloved Yorkshire event transforms Skipton’s historic cattle pens into a vibrant art hub, offering painting, ceramics, textiles and more in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
We will presenting all Serena’s latest paintings alongside fine art prints and hand finished greeting cards. Attendees can browse her evocative landscapes, vibrant figurative and floral works and bold still lifes, all created with approachable pricing in mind.
Tickets are £6 for adults with under‑16s entering free (including both days). Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply curious about new art, Serena’s pen promises friendly conversation and a chance to discover something special Live in Skipton this August.
Well that was all rather traumatic! Serena and I went down to the Flood Forum on Monday at the Holy Trinity Church and promptly got interviewed by Points West!
Luckily a large part of my waffling was cut out but they did also cut our praise for the wonderful Flood Wardens we have here in Bradford. It was on the BBC website, but chopped from the news piece, so we will say it again… we think they’re heros. We would also like to thank BBC Points West and in particular Will Glennon for the generous coverage of the flooding situation in Bradford on Avon.
It will be interesting to see what, if anything, comes from this very well attended event. Hopefully it was more than a PR stunt and some meaningful plans will be put in place to help those in the community that suffer the wrath of the River Avon. Flooding is certainly a problem that is becoming more frequent and more severe, so over to you at the Environment Agency, Wessex Water and Local Council.
Step into the watery wonderland of the Bradford on Avon Walking Festival, returning on 6–7 September 2025 with a captivating two‑day programme for walkers of all abilities .
This year’s festival embraces a “watery” theme, offering 13 guided walks that thread through the winding river Avon, historic canals, and lush water meadows. Whether you’re craving a gentle riverside amble or a demanding full‑day trek, there’s something for everyone .
Saturday highlights include:
Sunday brings more discovery:
Walk tickets go on sale from 15 July 2025 . Most walks begin at the Explore BoA tourist information centre by the Town Bridge (BA15 1DE) . Costs are modest (£4–£8), and group sizes are limited—so booking early is wise.
Sturdy boots, rainproof gear, and at least 2 litres of water are essential for all walks . Whether you’re intrigued by industrial heritage, local batlife, or stunning landscapes, this festival is a celebration of nature, community and discovery.
This month marks a special milestone for SerenArts Gallery – two incredible years in Unit 1 of the Tithebarn Workshops. After 14 wonderful years in Unit 3, the move was a big step, but what an inspiring journey it has been. The new space has breathed fresh energy into the gallery, allowing for more creativity, better displays, and a warmer welcome to our ever-growing community of visitors and art lovers.
SerenArts continues to evolve, offering a vibrant collection of original artwork, prints, cards and gifts, as well as a custom printing and photocopying service. The light and spacious new unit layout has become a hub for creativity, conversation and connection – all things we love.
Looking back, we are immensely grateful for the support that’s helped us flourish. Looking forward, we’re excited to keep growing, creating and sharing the beauty of our work with everyone who walks through our doors.
Here’s to two years in Unit 1 – and to many more to come! If you haven’t visited yet, come and see what makes this space so special. You’re always welcome at SerenArts Gallery.
It might have been the drizzle this morning, or it could have been the lure of the comfy chairs at SerenArts Gallery, but whatever it was this little chap certainly seemed to settle in…
If anyone is missing a very sociable cat, he doesn’t look like he’s going anywhere anytime soon!
Everything is back to normal at SerenArts Gallery and our printing / photocopying services are fully functioning again.
Our apologies to the few people that we weren’t able to help over the weekend, but its all systems go again now.
Thank you for your patience.
Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience, but we experiencing a few technical problems with our printing servcies at SerenArts Gallery. Rest assured that within a few days everything will be back to normal, so if you could just bear with us that would be great.
All other services are available as usual, so you’re welcome to pop down to the Workshops for a browse.
After a very successful preview evening last night, we are all set up and ready to go for Serena’s weekend exhibition. If you’re in the Barton Farm area why not pop in and see our pop up?!
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