What is the Old Parcels Office Artspace?
The Old Parcels Office Artspace is a new arts venue in Scarborough, comprising Artist Studios, Gallery, and Learning Space, housed in a grade II listed building on Scarborough Station which has been developed by Scarborough Studios.
Their aim is to support the cultural regeneration of Scarborough by making art more accessible; bringing high-quality art to Scarborough and by giving innovative artists and performers a platform to show their work in the region.
Who are Scarborough Studios?
Scarborough Studios CIO, a charitable organisation was founded in 2021 to oversee the running of the Old Parcels Office ArtSpace and its programmes.
This charitable organisation builds on the work of Scarborough Studios Ltd, a not-for-profit company, which has managed and fundraised the capital redevelopment of the Old Parcels Office, a grade II listed building on Scarborough railway station platform.
The Detail
To assist Scarborough Studios to develop the Old Parcels Office as a venue for new and existing artists to put on exhibitions, the YCBID initially provided funding which allowed for a number of exhibitions and artists’ talks to take place supported by an Arts Administrator. See the ‘Old Parcels Office Project Summary‘ below for details of this initial phase of funding.
YCBID have continued their support with an additional agreement to fund a further three exhibitions at the Old Parcels Office.
Who will benefit?
The investment will enable Scarborough Studios to bring life to this iconic building at Scarborough Train Station.
The investment will encourage a greater number of cultural tourists to the area. Working in partnership with local businesses and accommodation providers OPO will support the growth of these high-net-worth tourists as well as promote Scarborough’s cultural offer, making it an attractive place to work and live.
2020 – 2022 Investment £14,200 – this amount was amended to £13,000 due to changes in the exhibition programme
The additional funding for a further three exhibitions will allow OPO to continue to build on their connections with local businesses as they expand the cultural tourism offer for the area.
2022 Investment £7,400
New Sculpture Exhibition at the Old Parcel’s Office
The new exhibition at the Old Parcel’s Office ‘MATERIAL TRUTHS – Exploring the Substance of Sculpture’ begins today and will run until 21st April, featuring work by twenty-two members of the North of England and Scottish Royal Society of Sculptors. Exploring how different materials artists use when creating sculptures can impact the […]
New exhibition coming to the Old Parcels Office, Scarborough
OBSESSIONS Old Parcels Office Artspace Saturday 21st October to Sunday 5th November Gallery Open: Thur – Sun 11am – 4pm Family friendly and Admission Free Curated by artist and Old Parcels Office Trustee Rob Moore, ‘Obsessions’ brings together work by fifteen Northern artists who have dedicated their lives to their […]
New Exhibition: ‘When The Entertainers Came To Town’
The Old Parcels Office is once again taking part in Heritage Open Days. This year’s special exhibition charts the development of the entertainment industry in Scarborough from the 1660s to the present day. The rapid growth of Scarborough as a holiday destination led to a thriving entertainment industry offering everything […]
New Exhibitions Secured for Old Parcels Office, Scarborough
We have furthered our financial support for ongoing exhibitions to take place at the Old Parcels Office at Scarborough Train Station until Jul 2024. The August Exhibition, Surreal Symphony: Masks, Music and Meaning, is supported by local workshops inviting people from all backgrounds and ages to take part in the […]
