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Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire Exhibition at York Fine Arts Gallery

Experience a stunning solo exhibition of contemporary landscape paintings capturing the dramatic northern scenery.

York Fine Arts proudly hosts the eleventh annual solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist Clare Haley. This evocative collection features dynamic landscape paintings that capture the ever-shifting light and raw, majestic beauty of the Yorkshire countryside. Visitors can admire exceptional oil paintings, including a centerpiece circular work and exclusive limited-edition prints.

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Exhibition summary

York Fine Arts presents the 11th annual solo exhibition by contemporary landscape artist Clare Haley. The collection captures the raw, dramatic beauty of the northern landscape as it responds to shifting light and the elements.

Curatorial context

York Fine Arts is delighted to host Clare Haley for her 11th annual solo exhibition, a show that has become one of the gallery's most anticipated events. This collection focuses on the transformative power of light across the changeable northern landscape, inviting collectors and visitors to explore the dramatic, wild beauty of the region through a series of evocative paintings. The exhibition highlights the artist's deep connection to her surroundings, presenting nature in all its raw and majestic glory. Featured in this year's collection is a statement circular painting measuring over a metre in diameter, which serves as a centerpiece for the show. Additionally, the exhibition includes a set of six smaller landscape works depicting the scenery at various times of day, along with the release of a new signed limited edition print titled 'The Way of the North'. The show offers a comprehensive look at Haley's current artistic practice and her ongoing exploration of the Yorkshire landscape.

Admission and ticket notes

The paintings are available for acquisition, and visitors are invited to register on the gallery's website to receive the preview catalogue for a first look at the collection before it opens to the public. Admission details generally align with standard gallery access at the York Fine Arts location during the exhibition dates stated above, with specific priority given to catalogue registrants for early viewing and purchase inquiries.',

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Venue
York Fine Arts
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Jul 31, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features contemporary landscape artist Clare Haley, whose work has been a staple of the gallery's annual programming for over a decade.
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