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Barnard Castle
Impressionist Women Vive La Parisienne: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, to Aug 13. 01833 694616.
Batley
Smart Gallery Exhibition: A constantly changing exhibition, Smart Gallery, on-going. 01924 455445.
Beverley
Fleeting Arcadias: A national touring exhibition from the Hayward Gallery, to Jun 24. 01482 392780.
Bradford
Otmar Alt Exhibition: Exhibition of selected works from the last 10 years, Cartwright Hall, to Sept 10. 01274 431212.
Pillars of Light: Prelude: Insight into the process of curating a body of work that draws upon historic and contemporary art, Cartwright Hall, to Oct 29, 01274 431212.
Myths and Visions – The Art of Ray Harryhausen: The renowned creator of special effects for films such as Jason and the Argonauts, showcasing his animation, National Museum Of Photography Film & Television, to Sept 24. 0870 70 10 200, www.nmpft.org.uk
Achchha! Paintings Of India: Gill Barron's traditional Indian miniature painting techniques given a contemporary twist, Industrial Museum, to Aug 27, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 12pm-5pm.
Burnsall
Joy Godfrey: Latest work of oil paintings, watercolours and sculpture by Ilkley artist. New pieces will be included as they are completed, Devonshire Fell Hotel, on-going. 01756 729000.
Easingwold
Barbara Sykes: Solo exhibition of paintings, collages and prints. All work for sale. Prices £100-£3,000, to Jul 2. Meet the artist in the gallery, Lund Gallery, Alne Road near Easingwold, Tel: 01347 824400. www. lundgallery.co.uk
Harrogate
Herbert Whone – A Life in Art: Retrospective exhibition of paintings, drawings and photographs, Mercer Art Gallery, to Jun 25. 01423 556188.
Behind The Scenes at the Museum: Textiles and costume from the collections, Royal Pump Room Museum, Crown Place, to Feb 18, 2007. 01423 556188.
A Brush With Wildlife: Exhibition of original wildlife paintings and sculpture in Yorkshire., Anstey Galleries, to Jul 9. 01423 500102 or email contact@ansteygalleries.
co.uk  or visit www.ansteygalleries.co.
uk. The gallery is open Wed-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 11am-4pm, and by appointment.
Janet Bolton Exhibition: Folk art-inspired pictures, Godfrey & Watt, to Jul 1, 01423 525.
Open Studios: Featuring 50 artists including painters, sculptors and photographers, Mercer Art Gallery, to Jul 2. 01423 556188.
Art Connections Open Studios: Ina Pickard and Lesley Gore invite the public to see them and their work, The Studio, Back Granville Road, Jun 24 & 25. 01274 583421.
Raoul Dufy: The work of the French painter, graphic artist and designer, Gascoigne Gallery, to Jun 25. 01423 525000.
Hebden Bridge
Misunderstanding the President through Cartoons: Artsmill, Linden Mill, Linden Road, June 28-July 30. Dr Tim Benson will talk about the art of the political cartoon on Thurs, June 29, 8pm at the Artsmill (admission £5.50). 01422 843413.
Huddersfield
Paintings and prints by Richard Gee: Huddersfield Art Gallery, to June 24, 10am-5pm (4pm Sat). 01484 221962.
Hull
Magnificent Marines – John Ward of Hull 1798-1849: More than 20 examples of Ward's ship portraits, Ferens Art Gallery, on-going. 01482 613902.
The Animators: How animation is used by contemporary artists in their work, Ferens Art Gallery, to Jul 2. 01482 613902.
A Room in View: A chance to view rarely seen paintings from the Ferens' permanent collection, Ferens Art Gallery, to Sept 10. 01482 613902.
Ilkley
Ilkley Art Club: A further chance to view and purchase an original work of art, the Manor House Art Gallery and Museum, to Jul 2. 01943 600066.
Leeds
Bill Fontana – Primal Soundings: Soundwork that combines recordings made under Leeds Dark Arches with geophysical signals transmitted to Leeds University, Leeds City Art Gallery, on-going. 0113 247 8428.
Explorations: Eclectic collection of 20th-century art, Leeds City Art Gallery, on-going. 0113 247 8248.
Sir Peter Blake: Various works from his long career,, Sir Peter Blake Music Art Gallery, University of Leeds, on-going. 0113 343 2583.
Richard Spare: Hand-coloured dry-point etchings, The Craft Centre & Design Gallery, City Art Gallery, to Jun 24. 0113 247 8241.
Material Pleasures: Opportunity to explore newly acquired collection of textiles, Temple Newsam House. to Oct 2. 0113 264 7321.
Treasury of Textiles: More than 8,000 textiles on show, Lotherton Hall, to Dec 31. 0113 281 3259.
Fibre: A wonderful collection of unusual work made from fibre, Craft Centre & Design Gallery, to Jul 30. 0113 247 8241.
Ceramic Showcase – Rebecca Appleby: Ceramic vessels exploring interesting forms and surfaces, Craft Centre & Design Gallery, to Jul 30. 0113 247 8241.
Antinous: The face of the Antique: Ancient sculpture explored, Henry Moore Institute, to Aug 27. 0113 246 7467.
Paper, Stone, Flesh and Blood: Prints show how sculpture was used to depict and represent fast-changing political fortunes in Revolutionary France, Henry Moore Institute, to Aug 27. 0113 246 7467.
Rose and Heather: Emma Bolland: The latest in a series of art works by Emma Bolland which deal with narratives of crime, Leeds Art Gallery, to Sept 10. 0113 247 8248.
Evoke: Contemporary art exhibition by David Lucas and Jonathan Froggat, Artco Gallery, to Jul 5, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Sat 10am-3pm. 0113 2620056.
The New Man: The fascinating life and work of Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934), Henry Moore Institute, to Aug 6. 0113 2467467.
Guiseley Art Club annual exhibition: Wide range of pictures. Some for sale. Also demonstrations, Methodist Church Hall, Oxford Road, Guiseley, 10am-5pm Sat, noon-4pm Sun.
East Meets West: Treasures from China, Japan and England, Temple Newsam, Jun 25-Oct 1. 0113 264 7321.
Paranoia: Incorporating video, photography, performance, installation, drawing and digital technology, Leeds City Art Gallery, Jun 29-Aug 29. 0113 247 8248.
Pateley Bridge
Pateley Bridge Art Club exhibition: Wide range of paintings for sale, No 6, King Street Workshops, King Street, 10am-5pm, to Jun 27. Admission free.
Ravenscar
Textiles with a Twist: Exhibition of contemporary textiles by Marion Atkinson, Ingrid Flute Gallery, St Hilda's, Ravenscar, to Jun 25. Thurs, Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. Sun 12.00-4pm.
Richmond
Mackenzie Thorpe: Re-Match: Game of Life: Arthaus, Finkle Street,  until July 22. 01748 823224.
Rudston
Margaret Hockney: Digitally-produced images, the Tony Hogan Art Centre Gallery, on-going. 01262 420259.
Scarborough
Scarborough Art Gallery: Much of the collection is made up of paintings by Atkinson Grimshaw, on-going. 01723 374753.
Sheffield
Permanent Collection: Art from the 19th and 20th centuries, including works by Picasso, Pierre Bonnard, Sir Stanley Spencer and Helen Chadwick, Graves Art Gallery, on-going. 0114 278 2600.
Tom Hunter: Living in Hell and Other Stories: This exhibition includes a selection of Tom Hunter's photographs inspired by newspaper stories of his home town of Hackney, Graves Art Gallery, to Aug 12. 0114 278 2600.
Sculpted in Clay : Celebrating the skill, versatility and imagination of those working in clay with work by some of the leading artists in this field, Millennium Galleries, to Jul 23. 0114 278 2600.
Glowing Edges Designs: 72 abstract images by Scott Engering, projected onto five big screens, DQ the Late Bar, Fitzwilliam Steet, on-going, 9pm 'til late, Mon to Sat. 0114 201 2653.
The European Design Show: Touring directly from the Design Museum, London, Millennium Galleries, to Sept 3. 0114 278 2612.
Channel – a Collaborative Exhibition with Sheffield University Department of French: An exhibition by internationally renowned artists, Cupola Gallery, to Jul 18. 0114 2852665.
Shroud: An exhibition of paintings by Paul Evans, Persistence Works, to Jul 4. 0114 2761769.
Jordan Baseman: New work, made during a residency at Thorncliffe Football Club, High Green, Sheffield, Site Gallery, to  Jul 29. 0114 281 2077.
Staithes
Exhibition of Photography and Poetry: By Jemison and Firth, Staithes Art Gallery, Staithes, to Aug 15.
Thixendale
Robert E Fuller: Wildlife artist, Summer Exhibition, Fotherdale Farm, near Thixendale, to Jun 25, 11am-4.30pm. 01759 368355. www. RobertEFuller.com
Wakefield
Ronald Rae – Granite: Figurative granite carvings, Sculpture Trail, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, on-going. 01924 832631.
Wakefield Art Gallery: Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth are represented alongside other modern British artists, on-going. 01924 305796.
James Turrell: light installations, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, to Sept 3. 01924 832631. 01924 832631, www. ysp.co.uk
60: Key works by artists such as Barbara Hepworth, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, to Jun 25. 01924 832631, www.ysp.co.uk
Public and Prized: Featuring the work of fashion photographer Michele Turriani, The Orangery, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, to Jul 28. 01924 832631, www.ysp.co.uk
James Turrell: Deer Shelter: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, to Aug 29, 01924 832631.
Liadin Cooke: Sculpture and drawings, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, to Sep 3. 01924 832631.
Old Flames: Prints, paintings and photographs of English florists' tulips, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, to Jul 9. 01924 832631.
York
Kentmere House Gallery: A range of fine art from around the country, with a monthly featured artist, Scarcroft Hill, every Thur 6pm-9pm, first weekend of every month 11am-5pm, or by appointment. 01904 656507, www.kentmere
housegallery.co.uk
Constantine The Great – York's Roman Emperor:  York Museums Trust is hosting a major loan exhibition to include sculptures, silver plate, gold jewellery, mosaics, textiles and paintings, Yorkshire Museum, Museums Gardens, to Oct 29. 01904 687687.
Taking Landscape for a Walk: Group selling show of contemporary and modern landscape-based paintings by British artists, Minster Fine Art, to Jun 25. 01904 658721.
Sandra Blow and David Hockney: Original colour works, Minster Fine Art, to Jul 2. 01904 658721.
Paintings and Sculptures by Derek Skinner: The Norman Rea Gallery, Langwith College, University of York, to Jun 30.
Echo: A site specific installation for York St Mary's by Susie MacMurray, York St Mary's, to Oct 29, 10am-4pm daily. admission free.