The Cafe Artists group initially met many years ago as members of an art studio in Preston which closed in 2020.  Since the end of Covid restrictions they re-grouped, meeting each week to paint in a bright space at the rear of Longridge Station Cafe where they continue their journey as artists to develop their…

Another opportunity to see the work of artist Simon Blackley who won ‘Paint Garstang’ in September with his painting featuring cars on the High Street. His work has been highly acclaimed and his controversial subject matter often focuses on urban landscapes and homeless people, sleeping rough on the streets of Manchester and London. Simon also appeared on…

A new exhibitor at Garstang Arts Centre is Kylie Miles. Kylie is 33 years old and currently studying for a BA Hons degree in commercial illustration with Lancaster University. Despite a difficult childhood at home and at school, Kylie, who has multiple sclerosis and is autistic, is known as ‘smiley Kylie’ – always laughing and smiling even in the…

OPEN ART COMPETITION/EXHIBITION The popular annual Open Art Competition/Exhibition opens on Tuesday 10th January and runs until Thursday 9th February. The judge, this year, is distinguished Northern Artist. Norman Long who will announce the winners and present the prizes at the Arts Centre on Saturday 14th January  at 11-00 am.  All are welcome. In addition…