Annual art fair set to open in Lancaster

More than 500 pieces of artwork from more than 150 artists have been submitted for a Lancaster art fair which opens this weekend.

Visitors to this year’s annual Art Fair at The Storey in Lancaster can buy anything from a greetings card to inspiring art.

Artists who submitted work included Natacha Gentile from Argentina and the fair includes original finished and framed art works, with more than 100 by local artists.

It runs from November 29 to December 13 in The Storey’s main gallery.

Visitors can also book for creative workshops to make Christmas themed decorations and cards.

A paper cutting workshop takes place on December 4 followed by a chance to create a unique Christmas bauble on December 5 and there’s a needle felting workshop on December 11.

All take place from 6.30pm to 9pm and provide materials. The workshops, which are pay what you can afford, are supported by Lancaster BID (Business Improvement District).

Booking for the workshops is essential by visiting kingstreetstudios.art/activities or emailing info@kingstreetstudios.art

The Annual Art Fair is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm. Admission is free.

King Street Arts (formerly King Street Studios) are a self-funding Community Interest Company run by artists and set up in 2017 by Roy Smith and Kath McDonald.

They have Lancaster city centre studios, workshop and gallery space.

King Street Arts showcase and support local and regional visual artists and provide opportunities for the public to engage with the visual arts through exhibitions and workshops.