Ones to Watch 2026
Ones to Watch returns to the Gallery for its thirteenth year in 2026, showcasing some of the most exciting emerging talent Yorkshire has to offer. The exhibition brings together work by artists from across disciplines, from painting to sculpture, film, photography, ceramics, design and more.
Opening times: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. Closed on Mondays. FREE ENTRY
Alongside the exhibition, we are running a programme of workshops from some of the exhibiting artists, a Performance Night and a Creative Skills Day. Visit our website for updates > https://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/arts/gallery/ones-to-watch-2026/
Meet this year’s Ones to Watch:
Abbie Bruff
Aleksandra Druc
Andrea Marsh
Anouk Mary Hope Fawcett
Bethany Wilson
Cassy Oliphant
Charlotte Miles
Clare Stringer
Ella Brereton
Ellis Hutton
Endellion Grosvenor
Eve Wright
Felix Booth
Fraser Cornall
Grave Armytage
Jake Jacobs
Jude Kershaw
Kieren Gill
KP Culver
Louie Haslam-Chance
Lucy Bennett
Martha Hinde
Michael Campbell
Pooja Mistry
Rebecca O’Hooley
Reece Kelly
Ria Lake
Rio Darwin
Scarlet Foster
Simon Baker
Skyla Isabella West
Stanley Goretzki
Susan Hare
Tess Hardy
Tom Hardwick
Yvonne Pethullis
We’d like to say another huge thank you to this year’s judges Aliyah Hussain, Cat Scott & Hayley Dixon.
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