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Printmaking
Printmaking workshop — Drypoint and Chine Collé
Inspiring workshop led by printmaking experts from Double Elephant Print Workshop
Date
19/08/26
Organisation
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)
Region
Devon
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Printmaking
Hapa-Zome Tote Bags with Ellie Baddick
This workshop will guide you through the Japanese printmaking process Hapa-Zome (leaf dye), using natural pigments and hammering technique.
Date
20/08/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Public Art
FLARB
(Free, Lazy, Arty, Radical Bookclub)
Join us for
FLARB
with
ZEST
director Ellen Gillett as she facilitates a fun, informal conversation around our new contemporary art commission by Kitt
Date
22/08/26
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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Printmaking
Beginners Screenprinting (Weekend)
Discover how to create big, bold and beautifully layered screen prints.
Dates
22/08/26 – 23/08/26
Organisation
Bath Spa University Short Courses
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Introduction to Wood Engraving with Ed Crumpton
Discover the art of traditional wood engraving in this hands-on three-hour workshop led by artist Ed Crumpton.
Date
23/08/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Sound
Song Writing Workshop — How To Hear Yourself
Discover your creative voice through songwriting. Explore ideas, emotions, lyrics and melody in a supportive, beginner-friendly space
Date
23/08/26
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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Multidisciplinary
Artivism: Four-Week Art Summer School for ages
12
—
15
Come along to Studio
KIND
for a four-week art-themed summer school for young people aged
12
—
15
.
Dates
03/08/26 – 24/08/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
open [; — .] ended
A reflective showcase of responsive works, examining language and the material of place.
Dates
21/08/26 – 24/08/26
Organisation
Clayhill Arts
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Wednesdays in the Art Studio
Free creative activities in
CAST
’s ground floor learning studio every Wednesday in August.
Dates
05/08/26 – 26/08/26
Organisation
CAST
Region
Cornwall
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Printmaking
Printmaking workshop — Gelli Plate
Inspiring workshop led by printmaking experts from Double Elephant Print Workshop
Date
26/08/26
Organisation
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)
Region
Devon
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Public art
Beach Art Explorers
Join Tate St Ives in August as we create art outside inspired by the seaside environment of Porthmeor Beach and the artists in our galleries
Dates
05/08/26 – 27/08/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Photography
Urban Photography by Mick Maslen
This exhibition showcases urban scenes Maslen captured both in the
UK
and abroad, showing his interest in texture, form, and composition.
Dates
09/05/26 – 29/08/26
Organisation
Young Gallery
Region
Wiltshire
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Multidisciplinary
Simeon Barclay: Farewell Sweet Innocence
John Hansard Gallery presents Farewell Sweet Innocence, a major solo exhibition by Simeon Barclay.
Dates
06/06/26 – 29/08/26
Organisation
John Hansard Gallery
Region
Southampton
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Multidisciplinary
Bound to Us
Bound to Us explores the complex and inescapable relationships between humans and animals across cultures, belief systems, and environments.
Dates
19/06/26 – 29/08/26
Organisation
Green Hill Arts
Region
Devon
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Painting
Nicola Bealing: Miserable Sinners
A recent body of work based on the seven deadly sins by Cornwall-based painter and printmaker Nicola Bealing.
Dates
04/07/26 – 29/08/26
Organisation
Exeter Phoenix
Region
Devon
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Printmaking
Double Elephant:
30
Years Shaping Print
New exhibition featuring stunning contemporary works by Double Elephant Print Workshop members
Dates
11/07/26 – 29/08/26
Organisation
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
28
th
Community Art Exhibition
Explore a diverse collection of artworks in our unique double-decker bus gallery, showcasing the talent of artists from Bristol and beyond.
Dates
06/08/26 – 29/08/26
Organisation
Circular ArtSpace
Region
Bristol
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Printmaking
Southampton Pride Placard-Making Workshop with
ZEST
Collective
Drop in to get ready for the march, grab a coffee and design your own pride placard before heading over to Queen’s Park for the #SOProud march.
Date
29/08/26
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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Sculpture
Folly
An exhibition of
RWA
Academicians exploring the common theme of folly through their work.
Dates
23/06/26 – 30/08/26
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Public art
STUDIO
DO
: Wabkin
Join us in
STUDIO
DO
to play with new soft and sensory sculptures created by artist duo
WABKIN
this summer.
Dates
25/07/26 – 30/08/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
Introduction to Oil Painting with Amy Jobes
This beginner’s workshop with Amy Jobes will help unleash your creativity in oil painting.
Date
30/08/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Education
Talk: Partying and Politicking —
LGBT
History with Dr Clifford Williams
Join Dr Clifford Williams for a series of talks on
LGBT
History!
Date
30/08/26
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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Multidisciplinary
The Landscape Of Summer
Featuring new work from a collection of our incredible gallery artists.
Dates
01/08/26 – 31/08/26
Organisation
The English Artist
Region
Devon
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Sculpture
Tate Tapes Tours
Explore the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden through its sounds
Dates
03/08/26 – 31/08/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
Anthony Sully — art and design career since
1958
Anthony Sully — art and design career since
1958
Dates
01/08/26 – 01/09/26
Organiser
Anthony Sully
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Painting
In Sight || A debut solo exhibition by Sylvie Baker
Join us at
KIT
FORM
for the debut solo exhibition by Sylvie Baker
Dates
30/08/26 – 01/09/26
Organisation
KIT FORM & Jamaica Street Studios
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
‘
Always Coming Home’ by Poulomi Basu
East Quay is pleased to present
‘
Always Coming Home’, a new solo exhibition by Indian artist and activist, Poulomi Basu.
Dates
23/05/26 – 02/09/26
Organisation
East Quay Gallery (Contains Art)
Region
Somerset
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Painting
Peninsula: The South-West Open
2026
An exhibition grounded in the dramatic landscapes, tactile materials, and the legendary quality of light that defines the peninsula.
Dates
26/07/26 – 04/09/26
Organisation
Artizan Gallery
Region
Torbay
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Painting
Coastal Impressions Exhibition
A vibrant mixed exhibition featuring work by eight of the gallery’s resident artists who use their unique styles to capture the spirit of summer.
Dates
17/07/26 – 05/09/26
Organisation
The Brownston Gallery
Region
Devon
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Ceramics
Claire Curneen,
‘
To Set the Darkness Echoing’
Anima Mundi are delighted to present
‘
To Set the Darkness Echoing’, the second solo exhibition of figurative ceramic sculpture by Claire Curneen.
Dates
17/07/26 – 05/09/26
Organisation
Anima Mundi
Region
Cornwall
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Printmaking
Norman Ackroyd: The Transience of Light
An exhibition celebrating the master printmaker Norman Ackroyd.
Dates
22/05/26 – 06/09/26
Organisation
Victoria Art Gallery
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Colour
Explore a spectacular world of colour through more than
150
objects spanning art, science, nature and cultural histories.
Dates
23/05/26 – 06/09/26
Organisation
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Region
Devon
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Sculpture
Nancy Lupo: Several Chickens Later
Spike Island presents Several Chickens Later, Nancy Lupo (b.
1983
, Flagstaff,
AZ
)’s largest exhibition in the
UK
to date.
Dates
30/05/26 – 06/09/26
Organisation
Spike Island
Region
Bristol
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Sculpture
Tohé Commaret: Mijitas
Mijitas is the first exhibition in the
UK
by Franco-Chilean artist Tohé Commaret (b.
1992
, Vitry-sur-Seine), featuring two new moving image commissions
Dates
30/05/26 – 06/09/26
Organisation
Spike Island
Region
Bristol
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Printmaking
Sarah Gillespie:
‘
Birded and Eyed’
‘
Birded and Eyed’ at Kestle Barton: new mezzotints and drawings by Sarah Gillespie inspired by moths and the natural world.
Dates
20/06/26 – 06/09/26
Organisation
Kestle Barton
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
2126
: What If?
Machines, mechanisms
&
fragments scatter in
2126
: What If, creating a speculative landscape that invites viewers to imagine Portsmouth in
100
years
Dates
26/06/26 – 06/09/26
Organisation
Aspex Portsmouth
Region
Portsmouth
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Public art
Outback Ads
Outback Ads by Dean Knight
Dates
25/07/26 – 06/09/26
Organisation
Hweg
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out
The Torbay Paint Out series is returning! Three years after our first event in Paignton, we are pleased to announce The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out!
Dates
05/09/26 – 06/09/26
Organisation
Artizan Gallery
Region
Torbay
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Painting
Day
1
: Artist Trail — The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out
Walk the coast from Torre Abbey to the iconic Pavilion and watch ten professional plein air artists bring Torbay’s heritage and natural beauty to life
Dates
05/09/26 – 06/09/26
Organisation
Artizan Gallery
Region
Torbay
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Painting
The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out — Plein Air Competition
Step up to the canvas for the Torre Abbey Plein Air Competition and race the clock to capture our historic coastal landscape live on location.
Date
06/09/26
Organisation
Artizan Gallery
Region
Torbay
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Performance
Spike Island
50
Summer Party
Join us for a special evening celebrating
50
years of Spike Island
Dates
05/09/26 – 07/09/26
Organisation
Spike Island
Region
Bristol
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Painting
The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out — Day
2
: Mass Paint Out
Experience the magic of open-air making as Torre Abbey transforms into a vibrant, community-wide studio for the Mass Paint Out.
Dates
06/09/26 – 07/09/26
Organisation
Artizan Gallery
Region
Torbay
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Writing
Living Stories: Landscapes of Belonging — Guided Local Walk
Discover the hidden stories of Bristol’s native plants and trees as we explore the landscapes around us.
Date
07/09/26
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Painting
Oleksii Shcherbak,
‘
The Planet of Giant Grasshoppers’
Anima Mundi presents
‘
The Planet of Giant Grasshoppers’, the inaugural solo exhibition of paintings by Ukrainian artist Oleksii Shcherbak.
Dates
17/07/26 – 08/09/26
Organisation
Anima Mundi
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
40
th
Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality
A digital show that brings together a wide range of artistic voices, an engaging and interactive way to experience contemporary art.
Dates
17/08/26 – 08/09/26
Organisation
Circular ArtSpace
Region
Region-wide
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Printmaking
Introduction to Cyanotype Printing
Learn about the process of creating a cyanotype, different techniques and how to use an analogue process.
Date
09/09/26
Organisation
Bath Spa University Short Courses
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Writing
Living Stories: Landscapes of Belonging — Collaborative Planting
Get your hands in the soil as we collectively create a permanent planter for the Royal West of England Academy.
Date
09/09/26
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Performance
THIS
IS
NOT
A
FILM
CLUB
x Oxfam Music (September)
In celebration of our
50
th
screening, we will be showing a selection of some of our favourite films over the past
4
years.
Date
10/09/26
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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Textiles
Small Things — exhibition of quilts
Small Things is an exhibition of quilts by artist Katie Whitford.
Dates
06/09/26 – 11/09/26
Organisation
Katie
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Collection Conversations — Nicholas Herbert
&
Sarah Purvey
In September’s instalment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by Nicholas Herbert and Sarah Purvey.
Date
12/09/26
Organisation
Chippenham Museum
Region
Wiltshire
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Multidisciplinary
Too Long We Sit, Tongue-Tied, Ashley David John
Too Long We Sit, Tongue-Tied brings together a new collection of text-based works and collages by Portsmouth artist Ashley David John.
Dates
24/06/26 – 13/09/26
Organisation
Aspex Portsmouth
Region
Portsmouth
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Multidisciplinary
The Secret Belgian Binding with Megan Stallworthy
The Secret Belgian Binding is a fascinating, contemporary book structure featuring a
3
‑piece cover and a distinct, woven-like sewing pattern.
Date
13/09/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Printmaking
Ragged Edges
A solo exhibition of British landscapes by printmaker Ruth Ander
Dates
09/09/26 – 14/09/26
Organisation
KIT FORM & Jamaica Street Studios
Region
Bristol
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Textiles
Hoop Art Embroidery with Sarah Watkins of Noodle Pie Designs
Join us at Studio
KIND
for the first of our new series of relaxed craft events with Sarah Watkins of Noodle Pie Designs
Date
15/09/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Drawing
Introduction to Drawing with Julia Hall
This two-hour
‘
Introduction to Drawing’ class will teach basic techniques of proportion, form, tone and perspective
Date
17/09/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Installation
Laura Hopes:
PORTALS
A solo installation by Laura Hopes
Dates
24/07/26 – 18/09/26
Organisation
Traction Project Space
Region
Devon
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Painting
Hester Berry Masterclass: Landscape Oil Painting
Students will be guided through the process of making an oil painting, with attention paid to tone, colour-mixing and mark-making.
Date
18/09/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Education
Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge
This exhibition celebrates the life and work of John Aubrey, born
400
years ago in Easton Piercy, near Kington St Michael.
Dates
13/06/26 – 19/09/26
Organisation
Chippenham Museum
Region
Wiltshire
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Painting
Justine Lois Thorpe
Immerse
Dates
21/08/26 – 19/09/26
Organisation
Penwith Gallery
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
Alter, solo exhibition by El(ena) Hoskyns-Abraham
London based artist El(ena) Hoskyns-Abraham explores gender through the lens of the trans-masculine experience in their debut solo show.
Dates
22/08/26 – 19/09/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Echoes of Us
See a powerful series of works from the Government Art Collection in an ambitious display organised around themes of Belonging, Memory and Connection.
Dates
20/06/26 – 20/09/26
Organisation
The Box
Region
Plymouth
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Writing
Living Stories: Landscapes of Belonging — Creative Writing
Drawing together the experiences, reflections and discoveries from the previous sessions, we’ll transform our shared journey.
Date
20/09/26
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
LGBTQIA
+ Tours
Explore
LGBTQ
+ themes in the collection displays at Tate St Ives
Dates
27/07/26 – 22/09/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Education
Artist Voices: In Conversation with Kitt and Jennifer Gilbert (Online)
Artist voices is a series of discussions and conversations that aim to support artist development by unpacking and demystifying key topics and issues
Date
23/09/26
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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Multidisciplinary
Sunset Spritz and Sounds
A rare chance to enjoy music and a drink at sunset in the Tate St Ives café
Date
24/09/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Sound
Art And Music In Conversation With Jim Jones And Taz Pollard
Join us at Studio
KIND
for a magical night of art, music and inspiration with Jim Jones and Taz Pollard of the Ceramics Academy.
Date
25/09/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Painting
John Piper in the South Country
This major exhibition highlights how John Piper (
1903
−
92
) responded to the landscape and architecture of the south country of Wiltshire and Dorset
Dates
04/07/26 – 26/09/26
Organisation
Museum & Art Swindon
Region
Swindon
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Performance
Ekleido
This exhibition presents a living archive of Ekleido’s work, tracing the intersections between choreography, film, performance and visual art.
Dates
18/07/26 – 26/09/26
Organisation
Harbour House
Region
Devon
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Writing
Workshop:
GHT
Creative Writing Group with Liz Amos
The
GHT
Creative Writing Group offers a series of free writing workshops using our contemporary art programme as the stimulus for creativity
Date
26/09/26
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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Sculpture
Halima Cassell
Explore sculptural forms carved with intricate geometric patterns that play with light and shadow
Dates
21/03/26 – 27/09/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Photography
Polly Braden: Against the Tide
An exhibition by documentary photographer Polly Braden in collaboration with young people in coastal towns across England and Wales.
Dates
27/06/26 – 27/09/26
Organisation
Arnolfini
Region
Bristol
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Printmaking
Wild and Tame: Animal Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Luna North
Guided by professional linocut artist Luna North, participants will learn how to design, carve and print their own unique linocut artwork.
Date
27/09/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Public Art
Jonathan Baldock: Held
Arnolfini transforms into a colourful, immersive wilderness of nature and folklore this summer.
Dates
27/06/26 – 28/09/26
Organisation
Arnolfini
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Jamaica Street Studios — Open Studios
2026
It’s that time of year!
JSS
throws open it’s doors for you to come and explore
Dates
25/09/26 – 28/09/26
Organisation
KIT FORM & Jamaica Street Studios
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
CAST-Off Summer
2026
Our CAST-Off programme of free artist-led creative activities will return this summer, with sessions taking place on Saturdays from
1
August to
29
Aug
Dates
01/08/26 – 30/09/26
Organisation
CAST
Region
Cornwall
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Disability arts
And Then The Artists Moved In
Group Exibition: Then the Artists Moved In marks Barnoon Arts move to its new home, on the first floor of the former Post Office Building in St Ives.
Dates
02/08/26 – 30/09/26
Organisation
Barnoon Arts
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
Investigating the impacts of socially engaged art on cultural organisations and contemporary art practice
Tate St Ives and
UWE
Bristol are pleased to announce the availability of a fully funded Collaborative Doctoral Studentship from October
2026
Dates
01/04/26 – 02/10/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Textiles
Teylu Visiting Artist: Tyreis Holder
This September we welcome Tyreis Holder as our Teylu Visiting Artist to Tate St Ives
Dates
30/09/26 – 03/10/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Moving Image
FVU
New Takes
Film and Video Umbrella presents
FVU
New Takes, a new programme of monthly moving-image commissions showcasing bold work by emerging UK-based artists.
Dates
28/02/26 – 04/10/26
Organisation
Arnolfini
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
TAAG
Summer Exhibitions
Programme from June
2026
Dates
20/06/26 – 04/10/26
Organisation
TAAG Arts & Community
Region
Devon
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Painting
Gillian Ayres: A Life in Colour
Come and explore the life, work and legacy of pioneering female artist Gillian Ayres (
1930
−
2018
).
Dates
04/07/26 – 04/10/26
Organisation
The Box
Region
Plymouth
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Photography
A Photographic Friendship: James Ravilious and Chris Chapman
Celebrating the remarkable artistic partnership and shared vision of two of Devon’s most significant documentary photographers.
Dates
01/08/26 – 04/10/26
Organisation
The Burton at Bideford
Region
Devon
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Textiles
Teylu Visiting Artist Family Day: Tyreis Holder
Step into the world of artist Tyreis Holder with £
1
entry
Date
04/10/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Printmaking
Introduction to Stencil-Based Screen-Printing with Tushka Illustrates
In this stencil-based screen-printing workshop, participants will explore the art of creating layered screen prints
Date
04/10/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Installation
Aleksandra Kasuba: Shelters For The Senses
Explore the work of visionary Lithuanian American artist, Aleksandra Kasuba
Dates
02/05/26 – 05/10/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
Saelia Aparicio: A Joyful Parasite
A major new commission using sculpture, mural drawings and installation to create an imagined ecosystem of curious hybrid creatures.
Dates
01/08/26 – 05/10/26
Organisation
The Burton at Bideford
Region
Devon
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Painting
Sir Alfred Munnings: Exmoor Through the Seasons
An exhibition of paintings by Sir Alfred Munnings, former President of the Royal Academy of Arts, capturing the evocative landscapes of Exmoor.
Dates
04/07/26 – 10/10/26
Organisation
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
Region
Devon
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Moving Image
ROMAN
SIGNER
|
FILMS
An exhibition of
74
short films by Swiss artist Roman Signer
Dates
19/08/26 – 10/10/26
Organisation
CAST
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
Borrowed Light
The English Artist is delighted to be exhibiting a solo show of new works by renowned British landscape artist Kirsten Elswood.
Dates
09/09/26 – 10/10/26
Organisation
The English Artist
Region
Devon
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Public Art
Cultural Connections: Artist In Conversation at Somerset Rural Life Museum
Artists in Conversation event with Candace Bahouth, Gladys Paulus, Helen Cammock
Date
10/10/26
Organisation
Somerset Art Works
Region
Somerset
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Textiles
Teylu Visiting Artist Exhibition: Tyreis Holder
Step into the art of Tyreis Holder
Dates
05/10/26 – 11/10/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Education
Artist-Led Tour: While We Slumber with Kitt
Join us at God’s House Tower for this special celebration to mark the end of Kitt’s exhibition While We Slumber.
Date
11/10/26
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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Public Art
While We Slumber By Kitt
While We Slumber by Kitt (aka Lady Kitt) is an exhibition commissioned by
‘
a space’ arts for God’s House Tower.
Dates
14/08/26 – 12/10/26
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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Performance
KIND
Voices
KIND
voices is an evening of contemporary poetry, story-telling and singing
Date
16/10/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Writing
North Devon’s Home Front Writers,
1937
–
45
A reflection on the lives of people visiting and living in North Devon during
WWII
as captured in the nation’s Mass Observation Diaries.
Dates
25/07/26 – 17/10/26
Organisation
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
Region
Devon
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Education
Toddle Tate
Be your own artist at our monthly Toddle Tate sessions for under
5
s
Dates
08/09/26 – 20/10/26
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Moving Image
Pro Grip (How to be Humans)
Prepare to witness the full spectrum of human emotion in Jordan Baseman’s brilliant new film commission.
Dates
23/06/26 – 21/10/26
Organisation
The Box
Region
Plymouth
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Painting
Members Autumn Exhibition
The Penwith Society of Arts
Dates
21/08/26 – 24/10/26
Organisation
Penwith Gallery
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
Stephanie Sandercock
Winds of Change
Dates
25/09/26 – 24/10/26
Organisation
Penwith Gallery
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
Newlyn Society of Artists
Newlyn Society of Artists Autumn Show
Dates
25/09/26 – 24/10/26
Organisation
Penwith Gallery
Region
Cornwall
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Textiles
Introduction to Visible Mending with Molly Rooke
In this workshop you’ll learn how to darn a hole on a piece of knitwear using colourful yarns to accentuate and celebrate the act of mending
Date
25/10/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Exeter Contemporary Open
2026
One of the most prominent regional contemporary art platforms for showcasing emerging talent alongside more established artists from across the
UK
.
Dates
11/09/26 – 31/10/26
Organisation
Exeter Phoenix
Region
Devon
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Painting
Look Out
LOOK
OUT
brings artists across generations together to explore landscape as a space for reflection, resilience and renewal in times of change.
Dates
12/09/26 – 31/10/26
Organisation
CLOSE Ltd
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
The Ryde Art Collective — The
2026
Exhibition
An exciting and vibrant exhibition by contemporary, multi-disciplinary artists who form The Ryde Art Collective
Dates
26/09/26 – 09/11/26
Organiser
Fran Farrar
Region
Isle of Wight
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Multidisciplinary
Community Through a Screen — Open Call Exhibition, Curated by Orla Davey
This exhibition invites young people to display art related to fandoms, digital communities, pop culture and subcultures.
Dates
24/10/26 – 09/11/26
Organisation
Studio KIND
Region
Devon
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Writing
Introduction to Writing for Young People
Learn about the craft of writing for children and young adults over eight weeks of creative writing exercises, class discussions and workshops.
Dates
01/10/26 – 03/12/26
Organisation
Bath Spa University Short Courses
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Drawing
Life Drawing Skills Class with Ralph Nel
Join Ralph Nel for a special six-part course, learning new techniques and refining them during the course.
Dates
03/07/26 – 04/12/26
Organisation
The Box
Region
Plymouth
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Disability arts
Moving Together
Six
FREE
, fun and friendly dance and movement workshops for adults with learning differences/disabilities
Dates
25/07/26 – 12/12/26
Organisation
Harbour House
Region
Devon
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Drawing
Life Drawing with Ralph Nel
Join artist Ralph Nel for a life drawing class that covers a range of life drawing techniques, tips, and tricks.
Dates
26/06/26 – 18/12/26
Organisation
The Box
Region
Plymouth
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Multidisciplinary
173
Annual Open Exhibition
A showcase of over
500
contemporary works within RWA’s historic galleries.
Dates
12/09/26 – 03/01/27
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Painting
How You See Me:
400
Years of Portraiture from Swindon’s Museums
Why do people want to have their portraits painted? What do portraits tell us about the sitters that they depict?
Dates
11/04/26 – 31/01/27
Organisation
Museum & Art Swindon
Region
Swindon
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Ceramics
Beneath the Surface: A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain
Beneath the Surface looks at the history of studio ceramics in Britain, from the early
1900
s until today.
Dates
09/05/26 – 27/02/27
Organisation
Museum & Art Swindon
Region
Swindon
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Multidisciplinary
Newlyn Society of Artists – St Clare Medical Centre Project
The fourth art collaboration between the Newlyn Society of Artists and the St Clare Medical Centre, Penzance
Dates
15/03/26 – 14/03/27
Organiser
Patrick Shanahan
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
Enter the colourful world of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, one of Britain’s most significant
20
th
century artists
Dates
24/10/26 – 03/05/27
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Drawing
Artist Summer Social
BBQ
Join us for a special summer edition of our monthly
ZING
Artist Social at
GHT
! All welcome.
Date
08/06/27
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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