‘Coming Soon’ is new solo show of evocative collaged paintings from Joe O’Rourke – there are layers of textures, a hint of nostalgia and an “annoying advert”.

texture presents a four-artist exhibition exploring the concept of novelty in art, featuring the works of Haydn Albrow, Katrina Cowling, Conor Rogers and Fleur Yearsley.

GNCCF is back in the beautiful surroundings of Manchester’s Victoria Baths this autumn, with stalls from over 200 incredible makers.

Chris Eastham’s figurative paintings bring a dose of nostalgia and explore the Northern identity through a lens of history, as well as the artist’s personal experience.

FACT’s new two artist-show explores isolation through digital, immersive environments.

The North’s favourite painting prize is back, featuring 71 paintings in every format and technique you can think of, and the youngest winner in its history.

Discover the healing qualities of gardening at Leeds City Library’s dedicated exhibition.

YSP presents the first UK solo exhibition by Jordy Kerwick, a painter and sculptor of fantastical creatures and compositions. Think two headed beasts carrying flowers, in (very) vibrant colours.

Taking place in Stockport, Art Battle Mcr returns with ten artists fighting for the winning title.

The UK’s most important visual art prize is back for its 2025 edition, with four new artists in Bradford’s Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.

A rare chance to see Helen Chadwick’s daring and sensuous work – this retrospective showcases how the artist combined beauty, humour and disgust in some of the most original artworks of our time.

This multimedia installation by Pippa Eason blends ceramics, sound, scent and sculptural form to explore the difficult-to-define emotional states.

Castlefield Gallery presents a collaboration between Joe Hartley and the ANEW community, blending art, gardening and recovery from substance use into a celebration of shared creativity.

Three artists explore heritage, myth and displacement through works that are rich in symbolic materials and minimalist in form.

17 artists transform personal experiences of grief into works that balance vulnerability with quiet strength – a great example of true accessibility in showcasing art too.

Liverpool Biennial’s photography exhibition at Open Eye Gallery is polished yet experimental – one of the key highlights of this year’s art festival.

Slavs and Tatars present an animated film reimagining a 19th-century Uighur poem as a rap battle between… different types of fruit.

William Kentridge’s new solo exhibition at YSP showcases a rarely seen part of his practice – sculpture.

Ellie Hoskins’ drawings at Bridge Cottage blend dark humour and raw honesty in charcoal scenes.

Blending poetry, photography and the quiet wonder of early mornings, the collaboration between Ian McMillan and Andrew Brooks invites us to see the everyday as extraordinary.

Tender, vibrant and utterly captivating – Caroline Walker pays homage to mothers and women who care for children, in every capacity.

Four newly commissioned large scale public artworks can be found at Penistone Hill this summer as part of Bradford City of Culture 2025.

Stockport’s newest cultural spot has a large library, IT facilities, an event space with a regular programme and a place for children to learn and play too. There’s quite literally something for everyone.

From indigenous wisdom in paint and performance to immersive sound installations, MIF25 returns with a unique visual arts programme.

Liverpool is ablaze with art – visit exhibitions, take part in talks, workshops, tours and performances as part of the Biennial, with thought-provoking offerings inspired by the theme of ‘BEDROCK’.