Although the Pannett Art Gallery is closed you can still enjoy learning about some of our paintings. Click “What’s On” to find our Painting of the Week and “Past Exhibitions” to see previous works featured here.

The Mayor of Whitby, Councillor Linda Wild, is really keen to show you some of our paintings whilst the gallery is closed #WildAboutArt #MuseumFromHome

Discover the early career of the trailblazing artist, Dame Laura Knight

A unique exhibition at the Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby

The exhibition of works by Laura and her husband Harold, painted during their time at Staithes includes the beautiful and enigmatic painting of Laura, by Harold, painted at about the time of their marriage. 

There is always a selection of work by the amazing Staithes Group of Artists on display. These British Impressionists painted as a group, in Whitby and along the Yorkshire coast, c. 1894 – 1909.

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With the Pannett Art Gallery being closed, we are finding alternative ways of showing you some fabulous works of art.

In normal times this week would have seen the opening of a new exhibition at the Pannett Art Gallery, of work by students studying A level at A2 or As level in Fine art and Graphics at Caedmon College. A2 is the full A level and the vast majority of students have followed this qualification.

Not wanting people to miss out on this wonderful display of fabulous creativity the Pannett Art Gallery, working with the staff at Caedmon College, have made a selection of their artwork available on the Pannett Art Gallery website.

Pannett Art Gallery is set in the peaceful and charming grounds of Pannett Park in the centre of Whitby. The gallery has an eclectic mix of 19th and 20th Century paintings on permanent display.

Pannett Art Gallery Exhibition Programme 2020

The Pannett Art Gallery is closed.
We are putting measures in place to make sure the gallery is a safe environment for staff and visitors and hope to be able to open again soon. Please keep checking the website for updates.

Future exhibitions will include:

Celebrating Pannett – until 10th September.

2020 is the 100th anniversary of the death of Alderman Pannett, the man who had the vision and who donated the land and funding to make a beautiful park and to build an art gallery, for the residents of and visitors to Whitby.

The story of this fascinating man will be explored and celebrated in an exhibition about his life and his tremendous generosity.

Botanical Prints – Captain Cook Museum

6 October – 13 December

Pannett Collection February – March 2021

Please note: all dates are correct at time of going to press.  Please contact the gallery to confirm before making a special journey.