NEW Ground, an exhibition by printmaker Hester Cox and ceramicist Charlotte Morrison, rounds off the current programme of exhibitions at the North York Moors Inspired by… gallery in what has been the best year in its seven-year history.

Located within the Moors National Park Centre at Danby, the gallery was set up in 2007 to showcase the work of artists and makers who draw their inspiration from the landscape, life and colour of the North York Moors.

This year saw 28 different artists, makers and groups exhibit there showing artisan crafts, prints and photography from many more available to buy year-round in the gallery’s shop.

Sally Ann Smith, events and exhibitions co-ordinator for the North York Moors National Park Authority, said: “This year has been a really exceptional one for the gallery.

"In terms of sales, we’ve had our best year ever – great news for our exhibiting artists and the National Park – and the number of repeat visitors has increased. Our Meet the Artist preview events regularly see more than 100 people attending and new ventures such as stand-alone music events have been well received."

The Inspired by… gallery was created as part of the redevelopment of the Moors National Park Centre, but now attracts visitors in its own right.

"It’s brought new audiences to the North York Moors and provides a wonderful platform for our local artists to raise awareness of their considerable talents,” said Ms Smith.

Next year will see the gallery host a major international print exhibition and activity programme in conjunction with Chrysalis Arts and part-funded by Arts Council England, plus an exhibition of new work by the renowned Whitby watercolour artist John Freeman.

The gallery will be one of the launch venues for the 2016 North York Moors Chamber Music Festival and its artist-in-residence Carole Tyler.

The latest exhibition by Hester Cox and Charlotte Morrison runs until January 25 and entry is free.

Hester Cox, who lives in Horton-in-Ribbledale, specialises in collagraph – a collage printmaking technique. Her prints often have a strong sense of narrative, reflecting her love of stories, poetry and folklore.

She designs printing plates using card on to which she applies collage elements, textured paints, glues and gesso, often combining this with intricate cutting.

The plates are sealed with varnish and then inked and wiped by hand, before being passed through an etching press. Multiple plates are often used to create a richly coloured and textured limited-edition print.

She discovered the beauty of the National Park while fell running along moorland tracks and trails. Her most recent work is a response to this experience. By documenting her journeys, using words and images, she has recorded in print some of the sites seen, wildlife glimpsed and stories revealed throughout a calendar year.

Charlotte Morrison, who has a studio at High Burton, near Masham, works mainly with porcelain and uses slab building and slip casting methods, before glazing and applying textures and patterns to her work by hand.

These time-consuming methods mean that every single piece of her work is unique. Much of her work is inspired by vintage design, incorporating the text, colours and patterns of 1950s packaging into mugs, vases and clocks.

Her most recent ceramics are inspired by the ancient roads that cross the varied Yorkshire landscapes.

The Inspired by… gallery is at the Moors National Park Centre, Danby, which is open daily from 10.30am to 4pm in November and December, weekends only in January. It also holds music events, talks and workshops. For information, visit northyorkmoors.org.uk/events.