The Art House

Wakefield’s Art House was designed by architect firm ‘Allen Tod’ to provide space for artists to produce and present their work. The building has a very functional feel to it though, rather than the typically imagined “inspiration den” that most artists surround themselves with. When I was walking around the corridors, it reminded me very much of a modern school building. Clinical white walls and rubber moulded handrails seemed to overpower the actual gallery of artwork that was on offer. Saying that though, all the artists who were renting the space seemed really happy with the building as it let in a lot of light and gave them plenty of room to work. They are happy for anyone to bob in and chat to them throughout the day so if you are in “Shakey Wakey” have a bob in.