Arts and Creativity

From comedy to collaging, the Projecting Grief pop-up exhibition tells the stories of people finding comfort, distraction and hope in a creative pursuit after losing someone they love.

Join Indigenous multi-media artist sɬə́məxʷ (Rain Pierre) from the Katzie First Nation as he discusses his artwork and inspires you to follow your true passions in life.

What is the role of creativity in grief? Join philosopher Louise Richardson of the University of York, textile artist Hayley Mills-Styles and Jo Ritchie and Laura McDonagh of Projecting Grief.

Join textile artist Hayley Mills-Styles in this hand embroidery workshop to create your own stitched memory hoop in honour of a special place or person.

Join writer John Robb for a comprehensive history of goth music and culture, as he explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene.

Writer Barbara Burman celebrates not only sewing’s recent resurgence, but sewists’ creativity, well-being and community. Discover what motivates people to sew and mend today.

Join us for an exploration of WH Auden in words and music as York musicians, poets and performers present works written and inspired by the 'Picasso of modern poetry'.

Join the artists and scholars behind a re-imagination of the satirical musical, The Bedridden Prince, originally created by Czech-Jewish prisoners in the Theresienstadt Ghetto in 1943.

Join architectural historian and former diplomat Mossadeq Khalili as he discusses the current state of conservation in Afghanistan after decades of conflict and the Taliban takeover.

Join Catherine Baker of Hull University as she discusses the power of partnership created on and off the screen during Eurovision 2023.

Like her much-loved heroine Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austen 'played and sang'. Join writer Gillian Dooley as she explores the central role of music in Austen’s life and fiction.

Discover the dramatic power of the 18th and 19th-century ballad on a walking tour of York city centre with Vivien Ellis and Rachel Cowgill of the University of York.

Enjoy a ballad-singing workshop and explore the social-historical significance of this dramatic song form.

Enjoy a special screening of the filmed performance of Clay Fever - a tender, moving play exploring the world of the 20th-century studio pottery movement - and an accompanying talk.

Art historian Henrike Lange of the University of California at Berkeley takes you on a unique behind-the-scenes investigation of total solar eclipses.

Join us to celebrate the passion and creativity of the filmmakers of the future at the LUMA Film Festival, hosted by University of York students.

Hear rapid fire talks from York artists, creatives, adventurers, thought leaders and business owners.

Join us at the Interactive Media Showcase and enjoy the phenomenal work created by students from the University of York’s School of Arts and Creative Technologies.

Join BBC Security Correspondent and bestselling author Frank Gardner as he discusses his life, career and latest book with Elly Fiorentini of BBC Radio York.

Why do some images spark intense controversy? Historian Huw Foden explores how early Christian ideas about the power of images created a diverse spectrum of attitudes towards art.

Culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales and Gavin Edwards explore how Marvel Studios became the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Join us at the Interactive Media Showcase and enjoy the phenomenal work created by students from the University of York’s School of Arts and Creative Technologies.

Discover the beauty and artistry of nature journaling in this immersive and hands-on workshop designed for beginners of all ages.

Discover the transformative impact of graphic design on the lives and perspectives of people with dyslexia at a hands-on workshop led by University of York student Pragya Jain.

York Lindy invites you to a free one-day swing dance festival, featuring a pop-up exhibition, dance classes, history and music talks.

Join us to celebrate the passion and creativity of the filmmakers of the future at the LUMA Film Festival, hosted by University of York students.

Meet the three talented young composers of A Quaker Trilogy at a round-table event and hear their pieces performed by the Micklegate Singers.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Join Lauren Working of the University of York on a voyage to Shakespeare's mysterious island, where everything is enchanting and strange.

York is a UNESCO city of Media Arts, but how can we leverage this designation to drive inward investment and maximise opportunities in the creative industries? Join Cherie Federico of Aesthetica.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Join us for an interactive role-playing game session set in 17th and 18th-century York, featuring women printers operating in the city.

Join art historian Janina Ramirez and see the medieval world with fresh eyes as she introduces remarkable women whose names have been struck out of historical records.

Meet the creative team behind immersive virtual music performances in the metaverse and enjoy a live demo.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Join us at the Interactive Media Showcase and enjoy the phenomenal work created by students from the University of York’s School of Arts and Creative Technologies.

Get up close to nature under the tree canopy and enjoy crafting replicas of historical pottery or prehistoric stone beads at a workshop designed to promote wellbeing.

Reimagine later life, rediscover play and rebuild relationships together at a workshop designed to bring different generations together.

Enjoy printing a one-of-a-kind poster and learn about York's fascinating history of print at a hands-on workshop at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print.

Get up close to nature under the tree canopy and enjoy crafting replicas of historical pottery or prehistoric stone beads at a workshop designed to promote wellbeing.

Enjoy printing a one-of-a-kind poster and learn about York's fascinating history of print at a hands-on workshop at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print.

Explore the skills and techniques of bookbinding in this practical session led by archive conservator Catherine Firth and book and paper conservator Emma Lloyd-Jones.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Enjoy printing a one-of-a-kind poster and learn about York's fascinating history of print at a hands-on workshop at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print.

Get up close to nature under the tree canopy and enjoy crafting replicas of historical pottery or prehistoric stone beads at a workshop designed to promote wellbeing.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Enjoy printing a one-of-a-kind poster and learn about York's fascinating history of print at a hands-on workshop at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Meet the creative team behind immersive virtual music performances in the metaverse and enjoy a live demo.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Join filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth: The Golden Age; Mr India) and author Vikas Swarup (whose book was filmed as Slumdog Millionaire) as we explore the power of creativity.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Art historian Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe discusses Caravaggio - a man of proverbial rebelliousness, who painted in a style which he knew would drop a bomb on the art world he grew up in.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Join El Parnaso Hyspano, an Hispanic early music ensemble, as they present the first UK performance of the early 18th- century opera, San Francisco Xavier.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Join us as the winners of the 16th annual York Design Awards are revealed.