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

Duel at Texture pairs painters Lily Bunney and Rachel Clancy in a minimalist show that invites quiet reflection.

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

The Drawing (Paper) Show at  showcases the diverse power of drawing in a celebration of this indispensable artistic practice.

Adorned brings the striking works of Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva and Lorna Johnson into the surprising surroundings of one of Leeds’ independent opticians.

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.

Large art festivals may be getting a little out of hand with the amount of exhibitions hosted in one go, but we’re not complaining. Wherever you are in Merseyside, you’ll find some art that’s part of this year’s Independents Biennial.

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.

Artists and footballers come together in ‘Football City Art United’, a MIF25 exhibition that showcases the best of both worlds.

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’. 

PINK is a true grassroots art organisation, dedicated to collaboration, artistic experimentation and genuine creative exchange.

An outdoor exhibition which will be evolving over the whole year. Watch as Bradford is transformed by some of the best international voices in contemporary street art.

Art, wellbeing and nature’s cycles combine in this immersive experience by A Right/Left Project, inspired by Dunham Massey’s gardens.

Everything is connected but we rarely get a chance to really see it – YOU:MATTER is a spectacular audio-visual experience that explores our place in the universe and the invisible links between us and the cosmos.

The celebrated Polish-Roma artist Małgorzata Mirga-Tas sews together vibrant, patterned fabrics to create images of Roma life – previously on show at Tate St Ives, this is an unmissable display.

Laura Ellen Bacon’s nest-like sculptures challenge traditional assumptions about craft, its scale and potential. The artist draws in space using willow weaving, to create organic, flowing forms.

Throughout spring and summer, Abandon Normal Devices brings us ‘Commons’, a new a programme of openly accessible, interactive events led by digital artists, from immersive games to new ways of sharing knowledge.

The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with a new exhibition showcasing 71 prints alongside painted works, showcasing a different side to one of the best known landscape artists.

Pete McKee is a much loved artist and cartoonist born and working in Sheffield. Don’t miss his colourful show at the Weston Park Museum – a walk down memory lane, capturing precious moments and cultural events from the 70s and 80s.

Take a closer look at the lives of bees and their vital role in human existence, in this immersive exhibition created in partnership with artist Wolfgang Buttress.