The Art Depot has been an ancient depot repurposed through a collaboration between the Chrysalis Arts and architects from Wales and Rawson. Having been the County Council’s works depot until 1980, it comprises today an office, design studio and workshop space for the public art company, also hosting an international centre for training artists and other design professionals in working methods for commissioning, making and integrating art into the public realm.

In collaboration with other local actors, trusts and institutions, it has participated in Festivals and artist open studio events. More recently it has launched a programme incorporating a diverse range of approaches to art, ecological and sustainability issues in how land is perceived analysing how politics, ownership, management and commercial value can influence and impact the surrounding environments and nature. Networking and art development initiatives led by Chrysalis Arts like ‘Art Connections’ and ‘North Yorkshire Open Studios’ have increased the profile and economic potential of the arts sector in the region.