exhibition Archives - Arnolds Attic

22nd June 202623rd June 2026

Right to Roam Exhibition

I’m delighted to share that Moors of Home is part of the Right to Roam exhibition in the North York Moors.

The exhibition runs from 20 June to 26 July 2026 at the Inspired by Gallery, Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Lodge Ln, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NB.

Right to Roam Exhibition

Who gets to roam the countryside? Who gets to care for it?

“Nearly a century ago, workers from the industrial towns and cities of northern England began organising, not for better wages or shorter hours, but for something many now take for granted: the opportunity to walk freely in the countryside. Their campaign culminated in the 1932 Kinder Scout Mass Trespass, a landmark moment that helped shape the future of public access and contributed to the creation of Britain’s National Parks……

Right to Roam - Moors of Home — Right to Roam exhibition – Moors of Home

……This exhibition reflects on the history of the right to roam movement and its impact on the creation of England’s National Parks and public rights of way. Bringing together artists passionate about access to our shared landscape and artefacts from the Working-Class Movement Library, this display delves into what access to the countryside means to artists……

Right to Roam exhibition — Moors of Home – detail

Right to Roam invites visitors to consider the legacy of those early campaigners and to reflect on their own connection to the landscape. It is an exhibition about access, but also about care, belonging, memory and ways people find meaning in the natural world.” – Inspired by Gallery.

15th April 202614th July 2026

RepaiRED Exhibition – One Red Thread 2026

Darning Sampler 3 has begun its journey as part of the RepaiRED One Red Thread touring exhibition.

This year, the exhibition opens at Pour L’Amour du Fil in Nantes, France (15–18 April 2026), marking its first stop on what promises to be an inspiring tour. It’s a wonderful setting to showcase work that celebrates the beauty, history, and ongoing relevance of textiles.

Darning Sampler 3 - part of RepaiRED — Darning Sampler 3 – part of RepaiRED

My piece forms part of the RepairRED exhibition, curated by Textile Fest, which explores themes of repair, renewal, and the significance of mending.

In 2025, Lancashire Courting Cake toured Australia with the ‘Love is RED’ ORT exhibition.

This touring exhibition will be visiting Sidney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Update July 2026

The next stop of the tour takes place at the Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair, ICC Sydney Darling Harbour, Australia, July 15-18 2026.

8th March 20258th May 2025

Plas Brondanw Open 2025

I’m pleased to announce that Summer ’76 and Summer 2022 Part 2 have been jury selected for the Plas Brondanw Open 2025.

The exhibition will be on show at Plas Brondanw, Llanfrothen, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6SW, from 8 March – 4 May.

“The theme of this year’s exhibition is ‘Space’, and it has inspired a varied and exciting response among our artists, with works in all mediums from textiles and sculptures to oil paintings, photographs and drawings of all kinds. The content also varies from the mythological to the scientific and from the abstract to the figurative, and we have an amazing selection of experienced and new artists.” ~ Plas Brondanw

Thank you to Sian Elen, Contemporary Art Curator at Plas Brondanw for including my work in the exhibition.

Plas Brondanw & Susan Williams-Ellis

Susan Williams-Ellis, the elder daughter of Clough Williams-Ellis (best known as the genius behind the creation of Portmeirion Village ), was the founder of Portmeirion Pottery. Susan and her husband Euan Cooper-Willis began Portmeirion Pottery in 1960. Susan’s designs were at the forefront of contemporary style.

The success of Portmeirion Potteries was only one facet of Susan’s life and work. Susan was an accomplished artist and author, drawing inspiration from the sea as did her father. Susan studied at Chelsea School of Art under Henry Moore and Graham Sutherland. Her paintings exhibited at the Festival of Britain. Several rooms at Portmeirion Village are furnished with her textile designs.

Portmerion Pottery designs by Susan Williams-Ellis. Design called Cypher, Totem and Jupiter. — Portmerion Pottery designs by Susan Williams-Ellis. Designs called Cypher, Totem and Jupiter.

Plas Brondanw (the house and gallery) is the home of the Susan Williams-Ellis Foundation. The charity – established after Susan’s death – conserves her archive and ensures her work and that of the wider family are available to the public.

Update 4th May 2025:

Here are some images from the last day of the exhibition.