Christmas 2019 - a-n The Artists Information Company

A selection of exhibitions to catch over the festive period, including shows in Birmingham, London, Middlesbrough, Wakefield and Gateshead.

Want to avoid the high streets this Christmas and support artists and visual arts organisations instead? Here are some gift ideas to get you started.

This Christmas, ditch the high street and discover original artworks and handcrafted gifts by independent artists and makers who will be opening their studios or putting up market stalls at a range of venues. Lauren Lomax makes a selection from across the UK.