In the media
Articles and interviews from local and national media
"Former Bradford student on Gardeners' World"
Telegraph & Argus

12/09/22

"Artist J.O.T. and BBC 2 Gardeners’ World"
North Edinburgh News

11/09/22

"Harrogate environmental artist to appear on BBC’s Gardener’s World"
Your Harrogate

09/09/22

"Artist J.O.T. and Royal Yacht Britannia"
The North Edinburgh News

07/08/22

"From Waste to Wall exhibition to launch at Edinburgh's Image Collective Gallery next week"
Edinburgh Evening News

25/07/22

"From Waste to Wall: new exhibition at Leith’s Image Collective Gallery"
The North Edinburgh News

19/07/22

"James' climate change symbols help children communicate"
Telegraph & Argus

23/08/22

"Nidderdale artist creates green symbols"
Harrogate Advertiser

28/06/22

"Ex Nidderdale pupil is shortlisted for national awards"
Harrogate Advertiser

11/05/22

"Harrogate artist nominated for national award after raising £20,000 for disabled children"
Your Harrogate

10/05/22

"Artist James's fundraising applauded by Prime Minster"
Telegraph & Argus

26/01/22

Fundraising for Alzheimer's Society
Presenting my collage to Leah Holmes from the regional office of the Alzheimer’s Society for their fundraising event at Southwark Cathedral.
"James' artwork goes on display at Caudwell Children charity"
Telegraph & Argus

03/04/22

J.O.T. intro video
animoto.com

25/03/22

The Commission for the Caudwell Children’s Charity
The Unveiling Event
"Young artist raises £20,000"
Harrogate Advertiser

02/22

"Young artist raises £20,000 at star-studded charity ball"
Caudwell Children

12/21

Look North
BBC

01/11/21

"Green artist talks to pupils on Cop26"
Harrogate Advertiser

26/11/21

"Artist James Owen Thomas donates works to Cauldwell Children"
Telegraph & Argus

23/11/21

"Autism Aware at COP26? Eastbourne artist shares his thoughts"
Bournefree Live

15/11/21

"Artist James Owen Thomas chosen as green ambassador"
Telegraph & Argus

03/11/21

"Young artist from Harrogate district makes his point in Downing Street as COP26 ambassador"
Harrogate Advertiser

29/10/21

On a #ForceForNature mission to deliver a parcel containing my “At Twilight” artwork for the PM with a message “At Twilight – but not too late in the day we hope to save the planet
28th October 2021 - Standing outside No. 10 with Richard Pollard from The Tree Council, London
"Eastbourne-born artist James Owen Thomas chosen as One Step Greener Ambassador for COP26"
Bournefreelive

29/10/21

"Talented young environmental artist from North Yorkshire hopes to inspire thousands after becoming One Step Greener Ambassador"
Harrogate Advertiser

26/10/21

"One Step Greener Ambassadors"
UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021

10/21

"Final six ‘One Step Greener’ Ambassadors announced"
GOV.UK

22/10/21

Environmental artist to demonstrate skills at Richmond gallery
Richmondshire Today

15/09/21

Art becomes therapy for Pateley Bridge grandma with dementia
The Stray Ferret

13/07/21

PECS user is now a successful artist
Pyramid Educational Consultants

04/06/21

Work by environmental artist features in exhibition at The Station
Richmondshire Today

02/06/21

"From Waste to Wall - The art event attracting widespread attention"
Bournefreelive

28/05/21

"Farleys House & Gallery exhibition - art from other people's waste"
Sussex Express and Brighton & Hove Independent

24/05/21

"New exhibition by Eastbourne born artist James Owen Thomas"
Bournefreelive

20/05/21

"James raises charity cash"
Telegraph & Argus

19/01/21

"From Waste to Wall: James showcases nature-inspired artwork"
Bradford College News

17/12/20

"Pateley Bridge artist says ‘my art is making a positive statement’"
The Stray Ferret

26/11/20

"Artist marks lockdown in scratchcards"
Telegraph & Argus

24/11/20

James being filmed for an interview at one of his exhibitions

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Arts Award Article
Youth Theatre News

Autumn Term 2019

"Bradford student James's scratchcard art is causing a stir"
Telegraph & Argus

29/02/20

"IVE Celebrates #LoveArtsAward"
IVE

10/02/20

"Student James Owen Thomas wows Britain in Bloom judges with his scratchcards"
Telegraph & Argus

5/11/19

"Scratch card art exhibition to open in Durham"
The Northern Echo

30/06/19

"Inspiring artist uses scratch cards to create incredible and intricate collages"
Chronicle Live

15/06/19

"Bradford College art student James Owen Thomas gets creative with scratchcards"
Telegraph & Argus

7/06/19

"New exhibition at Farfield Mill is Much More Than Meets The Eye!"
The Westmorland Gazette

11/03/19

"Pontefract Racecourse taking recycling to next level"
Pontefract & Castleford Gazette

16/02/19

James being interviewed
Look North Interview
BBC

16/07/19

Yorkshire Living, September 2018
"Otley exhibition for young collage artist"
Ilkley Gazette

22/11/18

"Amazing Dales 'scratch card' artist living with autism"
Harrogate Advertiser

27/09/18

"Lottery scratch cards used in work of artist, 16"
BBC News

28/04/18

"Teenager turns discarded old lottery cards into art"
The Northern Echo

23/03/18

"Teenager turns discarded old lottery cards into art"
Darlington and Stockton Times

23/03/18

"‘Much More Than Meets The Eye’ – James’ Art Exhibition is a Scratch Card Winner"
Yorkshire Dales National Park

4/03/18

James Owen Thomas TV Interview

The Dalesman