New vibrant and varied showcase for artists from all the UK. Summer show in the south lakes. www.artfestnorth.artweb.com

Summer visual arts fairs in Skipton and Carlsle. www.artinthepen.org.uk

A welcoming Cumbria based, site showcasing the work of several artists. beeart.co.uk

Cumbria artists directory & open studios event.
Well organised network showcase. www.c-art.org.uk

Publisher specialising in, entertaining & exhaustingly researched,
behind the scenes, monographs of television series
& their creators. www.classictvpress.co.uk

Websites for photographers and artists. Our web host. We don't have to say this, but they're good. http://www.clikpic.com

Stylish and attractive linocuts. by, ex BBC designer, Jane. www.janewalkerprintmaker.com

Changing national exhibitions in the spacious & light top floor gallery at the Rheged Centre, plus a good art materials & bookshop. Apple pie & cream in the ground floor Deli - Cafe, personally recommended. www.rheged.com

Displays of contemporary arts & crafts plus changing exhibitions
in a warren of a beautiful old building.
Don't visit Cockermouth without checking it out. www.percyhouse.co.uk

Four levels of arts, crafts and heritage on display
in a restored Victorian Woollen Mill. www.farfieldmill.org