Artists in Residence: Annie Lancaster & Kevin Jones
Friday 17 July – Monday 7 September
This summer, the Brontë Birthplace is delighted to welcome Annie Lancaster and Kevin Jones as our shared Artists in Residence. Across eight inspiring weeks, Annie and Kevin will bring their creative practices into dialogue with the house, its history, and the imaginative legacy of the Brontës.
Their work will be displayed throughout the Birthplace, transforming familiar rooms into intimate gallery spaces. Visitors can explore pieces in the Posh Parlour, the Scullery, and other corners of the house, each offering a different glimpse into their artistic worlds.
Over the summer Annie & Kevin will be joining us for a series of special events:
Friday 17th July, 6pm Private View Join us for the opening night of the exhibition, meet the artists and mingle at the Birthplace. Refreshments included!Free tickets here:
Saturday 8th & Saturday 15th 11am – 4pm Meet the Artist Drop into the Birthplace to meet Annie & Kevin, learn more about their practice and see demontstrations of their work. Entrance included with a standard entry ticket.Wednesday 26th August 10 – 12:30pm – Slow Stitch Embroidery Workshop – Join Annie for a Bronte inspired embroidery workshop inside the Birthplace – ticket details to come.
Kevin Jones
Yorkshire-born artist Kevin Jones draws much of his inspiration from long walks with Bran, his blue merle border collie. Time spent in the landscape allows him to connect deeply with nature, observing how weather, terrain, and shifting seasons shape the world around him. His paintings explore the interplay between natural elements and ever-changing light.
“The interest for me is in the way that light breathes life into the landscape. No matter how often I might walk in a particular landscape I find that the light is always different. I love to observe how light and seasonal change interact and impact the landscape, and I am constantly chasing and trying to capture the subtle but powerful beauty of nature in my paintings.”
Annie Lancaster
Based in Elland, West Yorkshire, Annie Lancaster is a textile artist specialising in hand embroidery, goldwork, and traditional rag rugging. Her practice blends historical craft with contemporary sensitivity, often incorporating vintage fabrics, lace, trims, and Yorkshire wool—materials she dyes, repurposes, and reimagines. Annie’s work is rooted in both heritage and sustainability, frequently using textiles that might otherwise have gone to landfill.
Her inspiration comes from architectural details and the natural world. She sketches and photographs plants, animals, insects, and historic motifs, later transforming these observations into intricate textile pieces in her home studio.
Entrance to the exhibition included with a standard Self Guided Tour ticket (£6) or Guided Tour ticket (£12).