Upcoming Events

Cornelia Parker in the Core Gallery, Eden Project Photo by Rob Donald, 2024

Spotlight On 4: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum

This exhibition is the fourth in Chippenham Museum’s Spotlight series dedicated to its growing Modern and Contemporary Art Collection.

Painting

Members Winter Show

Join us for the opening evening on Friday 8^th November 17:30 onwards, all welcome!

Painting

Associate Members Winter Exhibition

Join us for the opening evening on Friday 8^th November 17:30 onwards, all welcome!

Multidisciplinary

TAAG Winter Exhibitions

Winter Programme of Exhibitions from November 2024

Dates

09/11/24 – 28/03/25

Organisation

TAAG - Art Gallery & Community Centre

Region

Devon

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Painting

English Riviera Winter Exhibition

A Visual Extravaganza

Photography

The Art of Travel

An exploration of Central and Southeastern Asia through the lens of Dorset-based photographer Chris Hilton.

Multidisciplinary

Present Makers 2024

Present Makers features hand-crafted gift ideas showcasing the talent and innovation of contemporary craftspeople and design makers in the South West.

Dates

14/11/24 – 24/12/24

Organisation

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)

Region

Devon

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Multidisciplinary

In Training for a Heroine: Jane Austen’s Travelling Writing Desk

From November 2024 – February 2025, Jane Austen’s travelling writing desk is being exhibited at God’s House Tower, on loan from the British Library.

Multidisciplinary

Summa 24

umma 24 features works by Miles Cleveland Goodwin, Judith Nangala Crispin, Arthur Lanyon, Joy Wolfenden Brown and Carlos Zapata.

Multidisciplinary

Remi Rana-Allen: Swan Song: Sing her to me

A solo exhibition of textile sculptures, collage, sound, and film, that addresses the impact of colonialism, migration and patriarchy.

Installation

Airing

An exhibition by Devon based multi-disciplinary artist Lilly Caldwell.

Dates

16/11/24 – 17/01/25

Organisation

Traction Project Space

Region

Devon

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Photography

Laura Jane Petelko: Recent Works

GBS Fine Art are proud to announce the first solo exhibition in Europe of recent work by Canadian photographer, Laura Jane Petelko.

Multidisciplinary

The Christmas Exhibition

The Christmas Exhibition promises to have something for everyone featuring a selection of work from all the gallery artists.

Textiles

SOCIAL FABRIC

An exhibition of textile-based art, presenting the work of contemporary female artists

Dates

22/11/24 – 27/04/25

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Region

Cornwall

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Multidisciplinary

Group Exhibition, Brighten Ye Corners

A group exhibition spanning Winter Solstice and Yule.

Painting

BERNARD IRWIN

A new series of small paintings

Dates

23/11/24 – 11/01/25

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Region

Cornwall

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Printmaking

Capturing the Inner Sound

Artizan Printmaking and Sculpture Gallery welcomes Exeter based printmaker Val Jones for their closing exhibition of 2024.

Multidisciplinary

The Winter Exhibition

The Winter Exhibition features a broad selection work by many of the gallery’s resident artists.

Dates

26/11/24 – 21/12/24

Organisation

The Brownston Gallery

Region

Devon

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Printmaking

Artizan Printmakers and Sculpture Open Season – Winter

Introducing our new venture as we transition to a dedicated Printmaking and Sculpture Gallery.

Multidisciplinary

Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex

Discover the stories that weave together Wessex folk culture.

Multidisciplinary

North Devon Arts Winter Show

The winter exhibition from NDA, featuring a wide selection of work from NDA members

Painting

C L O S E [ close (near) or close (to shut) ]

A grand finale* group show of previously exhibited artists:

Painting

Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Georgina Towler

Contemporary landscape paintings that explore the duality and dynamism to be found in Somerset’s landscapes.

Dates

07/12/24 – 22/02/25

Organisation

South West Heritage Trust

Region

Somerset

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Multidisciplinary

Carers Strike Art Installation!

Multidisciplinary

23^rd Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality

The new Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality is up and running.

Painting

Ant Belmont: A Delicate Balance of Dreams and Revelations

This exhibition sees a body of work specifically charting Ant’s path out of four debilitating strokes.

Dates

13/12/24 – 24/12/24

Organisation

Stroud Valleys Artspace

Region

Gloucestershire

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Sculpture

No Notion of Loving by Halves by Jocelyn McGregor

No Notion of Loving by Halves is an exhibition by Jocelyn McGregor, taking a deep dive into Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey & the ‘Female Gothic’.

Multidisciplinary

In Search of Ghosts

Isabel Young Solo Exhibition in Virtual Reality

Multidisciplinary

Embodied Activism, Sivan Rubinstein

Embodied Activism is the debut visual arts exhibition by Sivan Rubinstein, exploring themes of migration and climate change through movement.

Photography

Feet in the Water

Photographs by Grace Hannell and Natalie Finch

Multidisciplinary

All the Being and the Doing: Making Mothers Visible

This exhibition brings together creative journaling work by participants of Maternal Journal circles held by Stroud Motherhood Collective.

Dates

10/01/25 – 18/01/25

Organisation

Stroud Valleys Artspace

Region

Gloucestershire

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Wood engraving of a mythical creature with five legs by printmaker Leonie Bradley

Printmaking

Other Worlds: New Works from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

Explore the vibrancy of contemporary printmaking in this exhibition of new work by members of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

Multidisciplinary

Braunton Academy Showcase

A celebration of our next generation of artists.

Multidisciplinary

Arts University Plymouth — Open Day

Join us on Saturday 11 January to explore our campus, visit nearby affordable student accommodation and speak with our academics and course leaders. Y

Date

11/01/25

Organisation

Arts University Plymouth

Region

Devon

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Courtesy Elliot Steele scaled 1800x1200 c center

Printmaking

I Am Making Art: Grey Matter with Elliot Steele

Drawing on Spike Island’s current exhibition, Grey Unpleasant Land, artist Elliot Steele leads a drop-in printmaking workshop.

Painting

MARK SURRIDGE: FLIGHT AND STONE

Surridge creates still-life paintings that explore the relationships between colour, form, and composition.

Dates

17/01/25 – 29/03/25

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Region

Cornwall

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Printmaking

Introduction to Suminagashi with George Rayner

Dive into the art of Suminagashi.

Multidisciplinary

Behind the Scenes: Building Tour and Studio Artist Visits

Join us for a behind the scenes tour of Spike Island where two artists will open their studio doors to the public.

Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting with Amy Jobes

This beginners workshop with Amy Jobes will help unleash your creativity in oil painting.

Moving Image

Community Programme Exhibition: The Bird and the Rhino

The Bird and the Rhino is an exhibition that brings together and celebrates artworks from Harbour House’s community engagement programme.

Drawing

Mirror of Mirth: Rowlandson & Nixon Satirise Bath

This exhibition features the finest satirical works in the Victoria Art Gallery collection.

Printmaking

Introduction to Indian Block Printing with Tara Knight

Join us for an immersive workshop celebrating India’s traditional textile art of block printing!

Sound

Drumming Experience with Djembe Devon

The ultimate African drumming experience in Devon.

Painting

Paule Vézelay: Living Lines

Discover the internationally important work of Paule Vézelay, a key figure of 20^th-century British abstract art.

Drawing

Paper Works

Selected from an open submission the works celebrate paper as a surface for drawing, printmaking and as a sculptural material.

Multidisciplinary

Three Sewn Notebooks with Megan Stallworth

Learn to use different sewing techniques to make three different books.

Multidisciplinary

In and Out of Time

Green Hill Arts is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, In and Out of Time

Writing

Artist Statement Writing Workshop with Laura Porter

Learn new skills and build confidence in writing about your work.

Multidisciplinary

Preview, Embodied Activism

Join us for the preview of Sivan Rubinstein’s Embodied Activism, and enjoy an exclusive first look ahead of its public opening.

Painting

Members Show

Join us for the opening evening on Friday 31^st January 17:30 onwards, all welcome!

Painting

Debbie Prosser & Delpha Hudson | Telling Tales

Join us for the opening evening on Friday 31^st January 17:30 onwards, all welcome!

Painting

Associate Members Show

Join us for the opening evening on Friday 31^st January 17:30 onwards, all welcome!

Sculpture

SCANITAS by Tom Milnes

Third iteration of Studio KIND. X KARST with artist, researcher, and curator Tom Milnes

Textiles

Mindful Macramé workshop with Lorna from Maud and Green

Creating macramé can be your way to meditate, and balance. You will combine the art of knotting and weaving as mindful practices.

Multidisciplinary

The Art of Mindfulness with Alessia Sheldon

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf

Multidisciplinary

Introduction to Creative Journaling with Samantha Nixey

Join our Creative Journaling Workshop to explore your unique voice in a supportive space — perfect for beginners or seasoned creatives alike!

Photography

The Crucible with Garry Fabian Miller

For 35 years artist Garry Fabian Miller has lived on Dartmoor, a landscape which he will explore in this lecture.

Date

06/02/25

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Paper and Print: Exeter’s papermaking history

an exhibition exploring the history of papermaking in Exeter

Dates

08/02/25 – 15/02/25

Organisation

Double Elephant Print Workshop

Region

Devon

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Textiles

Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving with Jessica Cutler

Learn the fun ancient craft of weaving using a wooden frame loom.

Moving Image

Ashish Ghadiali and Joy Sleeman — In Conversation

Join Art Historian Joy Sleeman and Artist Ashish Ghadiali in conversation, focusing on Dartmoor’s importance in the history of Land Art.

Date

12/02/25

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Region

Devon

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Photography

Introduction to Cyanotypes with George Rayner

Dive into the blue, learn the art to cyanotypes with George Rayner

Printmaking

Introduction to Monoprinting with Annabel Hill

Have a go at printing with seed heads in this introduction to experimental monoprinting with local printmaker, Annabel Hill

Sound

Drumming Experience with Djembe Devon

The ultimate African drumming experience in Devon.

Printmaking

Two-Day Colour Linocut Printmaking Course with Luna North

Join Luna and learn how to make colour linocut prints using the multi block method over two sessions across two days.

Painting

“Seriously…”

We take art “Seriously…” in Swindon. As chosen by the Friends.

Sound

Pattern Recognition: Experimental Music Night at Studio KIND.

Evening of leftfield experimental music & audio-visual performances sponsored by BlackBeam Cinematic

Sculpture

Beneath the Surface

Beneath the Surface: History, creativity and the rise of the female potter. An exhibition at Museum & Art Swindon.

Multidisciplinary

FOOD: beyond the plate

Dive into the story of food, in Devon and across the globe, with this new exhibition from RAMM.

Dates

22/03/25 – 29/06/25

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Region

Devon

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Multidisciplinary

Arts University Plymouth — Open Day

Join us on Saturday 5 April to explore our campus, visit nearby affordable student accommodation and speak with our academics and course leaders. You’

Date

05/04/25

Organisation

Arts University Plymouth

Region

Devon

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Active Opportunities

Writing

Call for writers

Opportunity for Writers

We are looking for experienced writers to run workshops in West Waterlooville.

Closing

23:59 27/01/25

Fee

£4,225 per writer plus materials budget

Community Facilitator (Arts and Heritage)

We are looking for creative dynamic individual committed to participatory practice to engage Cheltenham’s communities as a Community Facilitator

Closing

12:00 06/01/25

Fee

£15,689.40 pa (FTE £26,149 pa)

Residency Open Call

Applications are now open for funded collaborative residencies taking place at Porthmeor Studios in 2025

Participation Manager

Connecting people with crafts is our charitable mission. We are looking somebody to programme, oversee and manage our courses, workshops and classes.

Closing

23:30 26/01/25

Fee

£18,000 p/a for 0.6 FTE (FTE £30,000)

PhD Opportunity: A Digital Living Archive for Aspex Portsmouth: From Preservation to Cultural Value

Applications are invited for a fully-funded collaborative four year PhD delivered by University of Portsmouth in collaboration with Aspex Portsmouth.

Call Out: Artist Pop-Up Studio

We are looking for a pro-active artist to create a pop-up experience in connection with our forthcoming Emma Critchley exhibition in February 2025.

Southampton BSL Fest 2025 Open Wave to deaf BSL artists and designers

An Open Wave to be part of BSL Fest 2025!

Dovercourt Road, Lockleaze, Bristol — Public Art Programme — Artist Opportunity

Bricks Public Art Consultancy seek an artist/s for a new public art programme for Dovercourt Road, Bristol.

Engagement Officer (Skills Development)

We are looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm and flair, to lead a programme that builds individuals’ insights, skills, confidence and experience

Closing

23:30 12/01/25

Fee

£33,366-£37,938 / Grade H (pro rata)

Maker Takeovers: Call for Artists — Delamore Arts 2025

Artizan Collective and Delamore Arts are seeking applications from artists and makers to take on stalls in our small “Maker Pop-ups” space.

The Old Workshop: Call for Workshop Proposals Delamore Arts 2025

Artizan Collective & Delamore Arts are seeking proposals from artists and workshop delivers to activate their newest creative space, The Old Workshop.

Closing

00:00 14/01/25

Fee

Based on workshop fees

Development Assistant

The Holburne is looking for a Development Assistant who is passionate about supporting arts and culture.

Project Residency

Our project residency provides professional development opportunities for ceramicists, potters and artists looking to undertake a short term project.

Krowji Phase 3 Container Studios Coming Soon

It’s official – our new studios are coming soon! We are thrilled to have been granted planning permission for our Phase 3 container studios.

Creative Desk Work Spaces

Sparks Bristol have desk spaces available for creatives working in Bristol.

G12 Krowji, Contemporary Arts Space for Hire

G12 KROWJI, OUR NEW CONTEMPORARY ARTS SPACE, IS A RESIDENCY, EXHIBITION AND ARTS EVENTS SPACE FOR HIRE BASED AT KROWJI, REDRUTH, CORNWALL.

Upcoming Events

Cor­nelia Park­er’s THE FUTURE (Six­es and Sev­ens), 2023

Mark Rothko: The Sea­gram Murals

What Sto­ries Make Worlds

Por­trai­ture exhi­bi­tion ’ Being There’

RWA 171 Annu­al Open Exhibition

Wild Apples by Ser­e­na Korda

Net­ti Habel: I Cling to the Sky

Sophia Al-Maria and Lydia Ourah­mane: ​‘Grey Unpleas­ant Land’

Res­i­dent

Anna Far­ley: Your Space

25SECONDTATE

LIBI­TA SIBUN­GU: IN LIV­ING MEMORY

Sarah Pierce: Scene of the Myth

Sonia Boué and Ashokku­mar D Mis­try Las Geme­las: Arrival (a lex­i­con of unmaking)

Bath Soci­ety of Artists 119th Annu­al Open Exhibition

Artist-In-Res­i­dence, Anna Marris

Can­su Çakar: New Rarities

Chance Encoun­ters: The Art of Rachel Reckitt

Dart­moor: A Rad­i­cal Landscape

Land Sea Sky: Ingrid Pol­lard, JMW Turn­er and Vija Celmins

Paul Rooney — Bro­ken Token

Devon­port 200

Mał­gorza­ta Mirga-Tas

Under­land, Han­nah Best­ley Burt

Céline Con­dorel­li, Bulk: Ever­last­ing Colour

COLONY, The Plat­form Grad­u­ate Award 2024

Llyr Davies: Wreck

Draw­ing The Night In

RJ Lloyd 1926 – 2020 Memo­r­i­al Exhibition

JOY!

Fresh and Featured

Osman Youse­fza­da — When will we be good enough?

Spot­light On 4: Mod­ern and Con­tem­po­rary Art from the Col­lec­tion of Chip­pen­ham Museum

Mem­bers Win­ter Show

Asso­ciate Mem­bers Win­ter Exhibition

TAAG Win­ter Exhibitions

Eng­lish Riv­iera Win­ter Exhibition

The Art of Travel

Present Mak­ers 2024

In Train­ing for a Hero­ine: Jane Austen’s Trav­el­ling Writ­ing Desk

Sum­ma 24

Remi Rana-Allen: Swan Song: Sing her to me

Air­ing

Lau­ra Jane Petelko: Recent Works

The Christ­mas Exhibition

SOCIAL FAB­RIC

Group Exhi­bi­tion, Bright­en Ye Corners

BERNARD IRWIN

Cap­tur­ing the Inner Sound

The Win­ter Exhibition

Arti­zan Print­mak­ers and Sculp­ture Open Sea­son – Winter

Un/​Common Peo­ple: Folk Cul­ture in Wessex

North Devon Arts Win­ter Show

C L O S E [ close (near) or close (to shut) ]

Con­tem­po­rary Land­scape Paint­ings by Georgina Towler

Car­ers Strike Art Installation!

23rd Com­mu­ni­ty Art Exhi­bi­tion in Vir­tu­al Reality

Ant Bel­mont: A Del­i­cate Bal­ance of Dreams and Revelations

No Notion of Lov­ing by Halves by Joce­lyn McGregor

In Search of Ghosts

Embod­ied Activism, Sivan Rubinstein

Feet in the Water

All the Being and the Doing: Mak­ing Moth­ers Visible

Oth­er Worlds: New Works from the Roy­al Soci­ety of Painter-Printmakers

Braun­ton Acad­e­my Showcase

Arts Uni­ver­si­ty Ply­mouth — Open Day

I Am Mak­ing Art: Grey Mat­ter with Elliot Steele

MARK SUR­RIDGE: FLIGHT AND STONE

Intro­duc­tion to Sum­i­na­gashi with George Rayner

Behind the Scenes: Build­ing Tour and Stu­dio Artist Visits

Intro­duc­tion to Oil Paint­ing with Amy Jobes

Com­mu­ni­ty Pro­gramme Exhi­bi­tion: The Bird and the Rhino

Mir­ror of Mirth: Row­land­son & Nixon Satirise Bath

Intro­duc­tion to Indi­an Block Print­ing with Tara Knight

Drum­ming Expe­ri­ence with Djem­be Devon

Paule Véze­lay: Liv­ing Lines

Paper Works

Three Sewn Note­books with Megan Stallworth

In and Out of Time

Cornelia Parker’s THE FUTURE (Sixes and Sevens), 2023

Mark Rothko: The Seagram Murals

What Stories Make Worlds

Portraiture exhibition ’ Being There’

RWA 171 Annual Open Exhibition

Wild Apples by Serena Korda

Netti Habel: I Cling to the Sky

Sophia Al-Maria and Lydia Ourahmane: ‘Grey Unpleasant Land’

Resident

Anna Farley: Your Space

LIBITA SIBUNGU: IN LIVING MEMORY

Sonia Boué and Ashokkumar D Mistry Las Gemelas: Arrival (a lexicon of unmaking)

Bath Society of Artists 119^th Annual Open Exhibition

Artist-In-Residence, Anna Marris

Cansu Çakar: New Rarities

Chance Encounters: The Art of Rachel Reckitt

Dartmoor: A Radical Landscape

Land Sea Sky: Ingrid Pollard, JMW Turner and Vija Celmins

Paul Rooney — Broken Token

Devonport 200

Małgorzata Mirga-Tas

Underland, Hannah Bestley Burt

Céline Condorelli, Bulk: Everlasting Colour

COLONY, The Platform Graduate Award 2024

Drawing The Night In

RJ Lloyd 1926 – 2020 Memorial Exhibition

Osman Yousefzada — When will we be good enough?

Spotlight On 4: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum

Members Winter Show

Associate Members Winter Exhibition

TAAG Winter Exhibitions

English Riviera Winter Exhibition

Present Makers 2024

In Training for a Heroine: Jane Austen’s Travelling Writing Desk

Summa 24

Airing

Laura Jane Petelko: Recent Works

The Christmas Exhibition

SOCIAL FABRIC

Group Exhibition, Brighten Ye Corners

Capturing the Inner Sound

The Winter Exhibition

Artizan Printmakers and Sculpture Open Season – Winter

Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex

North Devon Arts Winter Show

Contemporary Landscape Paintings by Georgina Towler

Carers Strike Art Installation!

23^rd Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality

Ant Belmont: A Delicate Balance of Dreams and Revelations

No Notion of Loving by Halves by Jocelyn McGregor

Embodied Activism, Sivan Rubinstein

All the Being and the Doing: Making Mothers Visible

Other Worlds: New Works from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

Braunton Academy Showcase

Arts University Plymouth — Open Day

I Am Making Art: Grey Matter with Elliot Steele

MARK SURRIDGE: FLIGHT AND STONE

Introduction to Suminagashi with George Rayner

Behind the Scenes: Building Tour and Studio Artist Visits

Introduction to Oil Painting with Amy Jobes

Community Programme Exhibition: The Bird and the Rhino

Mirror of Mirth: Rowlandson & Nixon Satirise Bath

Introduction to Indian Block Printing with Tara Knight

Drumming Experience with Djembe Devon

Paule Vézelay: Living Lines

Three Sewn Notebooks with Megan Stallworth

Artist Statement Writing Workshop with Laura Porter

Preview, Embodied Activism

Members Show

Debbie Prosser & Delpha Hudson | Telling Tales

Associate Members Show

SCANITAS by Tom Milnes

Mindful Macramé workshop with Lorna from Maud and Green

The Art of Mindfulness with Alessia Sheldon

Introduction to Creative Journaling with Samantha Nixey

The Crucible with Garry Fabian Miller

Paper and Print: Exeter’s papermaking history

Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving with Jessica Cutler

Ashish Ghadiali and Joy Sleeman — In Conversation

Introduction to Cyanotypes with George Rayner