• Middlethorpe Hall York: A National Trust Property

    The venue for Placrylic’s first annual art fair is the Former Home of Lady Montagu, Smallpox Vaccine Advocate

    Middlethorpe Hall, York was once the home of the famous diarist, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762), who wrote in her diary "Tis a very pritty place...I think there is nothing to be done but to send an immediate note to Mr Harrison to let him know I will be at Middlethorpe with my family Tuesday next" (August 1713). Lady Mary was one of the most remarkable women of the 18th century, not least due to her campaigning for the introduction of smallpox inoculation, but also as a writer and poet.

    Historic House Hotels was founded in 1979 to rescue and restore run-down country houses. Through careful restoration, the houses & gardens at Middlethorpe Hall have been brought back to life as historically accurate, yet contemporary hotels. In 2008, the hotels were given to the National Trust, ensuring their long-term protection. All profits go back to National Trust’s conservation of places

    Address: Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 2GB Phone: 01904 641241

  • The self-contained Barlow Room is 50 metres from the Main Hall with its own entrance. There is an outdoor terrace to the rear of the Barlow Room.

    Paintings and Events in This Room

    • British Vogue's Sustainability Editor, Dana Thomas sits for a live portrait

      English Placrylic Artist Brad Kenny whose collectors include Tom Jones, will be in The Barlow Room creating a speedy portrait of Dana Thomas, author of Fashionopolis

      Whilst Brad Paints, Dana will answer from a list of pre-submitted questions about sustainability and fashion

    • Sustainable art gallery owner, Veronica Sekules sits for a live speedy portrait

      English Placrylic Artist Brad Kenny whose collectors include Tom Jones, will be in The Barlow Room creating this speedy portrait

      Whilst Brad Paints, Veronica will answer from a list of pre-submitted ask me anything questions

  • Download The Placrylic Art Fair Booklet here









  • In the Main House Grill room of Middlethorpe Hall, invited guests will be able to view 40 sustainable paintings created by artists from twelve countries using Placrylic™ plant paint

Placrylic Art Fair 2022: Middlethorpe Hall, York

See 40 paintings created with Placrylic™ plant paint by sustainable artists from twelve countries

  • … and choose your favourite painting to be crafted into a limited edition organic cotton cushion or sustainable bamboo print

    Tickets: £195

    • includes a custom made limited edition organic cotton cushion or limited edition sustainable bamboo print that will appreciate in value

    • canape reception

    • unlimited drinks

    • see 40 historic sustainable paintings

    After viewing 40 sustainable placrylic paintings, each guest will choose one painting to be custom-made into a limited edition organic cushion

  • … or Watch On Demand Later

    Tickets: £10

    4pm to 5pm: 40 Placrylic Paintings Live Stream Guided Tour

    5pm to 7pm: Meet the Artists

    7pm to 8pm: Celebrity Portrait + Q&A

    8pm to 10pm: 50 Guests Attend The Placrylic Art Fair

    10pm to Midnight: 50 More Guests Attend The Placrylic Art Fair