About Vision & Labour: Making Comics - Mercer Art Gallery

The Art of Avery Hill Publishing
Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate, HG1 2SA
18 October 2025 – 26 April 2026
Open Tuesday – Sunday | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Free Entry

A fun and inspiring exhibition all about how comics are made. You’ll see amazing artwork and finished books by some of the UK’s top comic creators, learn how stories go from ideas to printed pages, and discover the different ways artists work. Whether you love graphic novels, or just cool drawings, there’s something here for everyone — including life-size comic covers to explore!

Featured Artists
Kristyna Baczynski · Tim Bird · Katriona Chapman · Charlot Kristensen · Tom Humberstone · B. Mure · Owen D. Pomery · Claire Scully · J. Webster Sharp · Rachael Smith · Lizzy Stewart · Lucy Sullivan · Zoe Thorogood · Donya Todd · Tillie Walden · George Wylesol

Curated in partnership with Avery Hill Publishing and Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival, this is a must-see for fans and newcomers alike.

Performances

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Saturday 18 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Sunday 19 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Tuesday 21 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Wednesday 22 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Thursday 23 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Friday 24 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Saturday 25 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Sunday 26 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Tuesday 28 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Wednesday 29 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Thursday 30 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Friday 31 October 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
Saturday 1 November 9:30am – 4:30pm Free
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