Defiant I stand for a cause that’s my own that sometimes I don’t understand | A Biography of yearly self-portraits by ron

A selection of self-portraits that artist, ron produced over a seven year period of extreme turmoil and challenges.

Denzil Forrester, Itchin & Scratchin

A solo exhibition by painter Denzil Forrester.

Derek Jarman’s Modern Nature

John Hansard Gallery is pleased to present Derek Jarman’s Modern Nature, curated with author Philip Hoare.

Destination Lydney Harbour Public Artwork

New public artwork commission opportunity.

Devon Open Studios — Launch Event

Join us on Friday 10^th September for an evening preview of The Sculpture Studio where we’ll be celebrating the launch of Devon Open Studios 2021

Devon Open Studios 2021

This year for Devon Open Studios, Torbay will host 18 unique venues across its three towns.

Digital Collage with Duncan Poulton

Learn to mine and misuse the web for creative reuse…

Dover Art Prize Fund of £17,500

The Dover Prize 2021 has launched with a prize fund of £17,500 to support excellence and experimentation in the arts.

Drinks Reception — A Devon Open Studios Event

Join us on Friday 24^th September as we celebrate the final weekend of Devon Open Studios 2021.

Eduardo Chillida

Eduardo Chillida’s exhibition features a significant body of sculptural works and drawings, on view throughout the galleries and garden.

Dates

26/06/21 – 03/01/22

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Elg Post 57 Ep 2 ‘Dawn’ by Rebecca Birch

For More Than Ponies Televistas Rebecca Birch presents Elg Post 57, a series of live-streamed performance from a moose hunting look out in Norway.

Elg Post 57 Ep 3 ‘Quarry’ by Rebecca Birch

For More Than Ponies Televistas Rebecca Birch presents Elg Post 57,a series of live-streamed performance from a moose hunting look out in Norway

EMERGENTISM — Sami Green X Simiah + Sophia Gazla

A metaphysical exploration of light, sound, and texture captured through conversations between object, technology, and human experience.

ENDANGERED

Engagement Fellowship for South West-based Curators

Opportunity for independent curators based in the South West of England to plan, create and deliver a programme of engagement with Spike Island

English Riviera Summer Open 2021

With the South West now in a considerably better position than it was at this time last year, our Summer Open promises to be a big event for the regio

English Riviera Summer Open — Closing View

Final chance to view works and meet the artists.

English Riviera Winter Open – A Port in a Storm for Devon’s Visual Artists

Our Annual Christmas Show, More Important Than Ever…

English Riviera Winter Open 2021

Our annual English Riviera Winter Open Exhibition returns for another year.hosted at our Fleet Street venue

English Riviera Winter Open Exhibition

English Riviera Winter Open call for artists.

English Riviera Winter Open — Exhibition Launch

The first chance to discover the 2021 English Riviera Winter Open Exhibition, Saturday 6^th November launches this annual winter showcase of work from

‘EROSION’ Dorrie King & Susan Thomas

A joint exhibtion of printmaking, painting and sculpture

Essential Mike Bernard — The Artist’s Eye

New solo show by award-winning artist Mike Bernard RI will welcome visitors back to Devon as we make our way out of lockdown

Exhibition

Kath Pelforth, Clare Pumfrey and Frank Wotton explore diverse approaches to forming the visual image in a range of media.

Exhibition: Julie Ellis — Equilibrium

In this exhibition Julie explores two different aspects of the natural world both in abstract & through her more established traditional painting.

Dates

10/09/21 – 02/10/21

Organisation

The Brownston Gallery

Exhibition: Woodlands, Wastelands & Waterways

Extra Sensory Weather Station

An exhibition from Critical Zone Observatory at D‑Unit Studios, Bristol. Weather-station sculptures, animation and newly commissioned public artwork.

Face Value: Portraits from the Arts Council Collection

Portraits by celebrated twentieth-century & contemporary artists including David Hockney, Barbara Hepworth, Lucian Freud, LS Lowry, Chris Ofili.

Facing It

‘Facing It’ is the The House of Smalls’ inaugural exhibition, featuring 28 artists addressing the theme of the physical, emotional, and mental effects

Family Saturday: June

These free sessions offer families a unique experience of art, design and nature.

Date

05/06/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Farthing Breakfasts and Penny Dinners: images and realities of poverty in 1920s Exeter

Julia Neville explores what pictures convey about poverty and hunger in Exeter in the 1920s.

Date

17/11/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Figuration to Abstraction — Zoom workshop

This class will begin with drawing and painting subjects based from life.

Film project — Bristol Creatives

Bristol Museums Learning is commissioning films exploring the work of creative practitioners from diverse backgrounds.

Closing

23:59 04/11/21

Fee

£500 (for one day's filming)

Fire Water Stone

Artizan is delighted to be welcoming Exeter based artist Rod Ashman to the gallery for a 3‑week solo show in our main gallery space.

Fossils, Fish and Feathers

Watercolour exhibition of work by Trisha Hayman featuring some of nature’s less considered specimens

Four Candles

Jo Beer, Stephen Beer, Niki Hill and Ian Shalliker present an eclectic body of work ranging from oil and acrylic paintings to tiny handmade books.

Frank Bowling at Arnolfini

A major exhibition with pioneering painter Sir Frank Bowling, OBE RA, as part of their 60^th anniversary year celebrations in 2021.

Frank Bowling | Feeling Guide

Our How Do You Feel Guide? encourages you to experience Frank Bowling’s exhibition through your senses, feelings, imaginations and memories.

Free Recycled Art Workshops

Free family art workshops suitable for all abilities and ages.

Friends & Family: Reynolds at Port Eliot

‘Family & Friends: Reynolds at Port Eliot’ explores the enduring connection between Plympton-born artist, Sir Joshua Reynolds and the Eliot family.

From Start to Finish

An exhibition with Cherry Lyons, Wendy Chudley and Susan Luker

From Trawlers to Twilight

New work by Trevor Thorne, looking at the working lives of trawlers, and the temporal nature of their condition as a metaphor for our own existence.

Funding Workshop: Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice

VASW advises artists and independent art workers on applying for Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice fund.

GASS Collective Showcase

A multi-venue art exhibition in Redruth, showcasing the work of thirteen recent graduates across Back Lane West, CMR and Auction House.

GASS Collective Showcase

A multi-venue art exhibition in Redruth, showcasing the work of thirteen recent graduates across Back Lane West, CMR and Auction House.

Geoff Oke – Artwork Retrospective

A Welsh born painter and graphic artist who grew up in a rural and coastal setting.

Get Creative Outdoors

Get Creative Outdoors is a campaign/festival that invites people to try something creative in the open air.

‘Get Going’ Marketing Workshops for Artists

A series of bespoke workshops led by Gillian Taylor, PR and marketing consultant, cover writing, produce images, create your website and video.

GET REAL fine art exhibition showing work by Caroline Le Vine & Gail Reid

Exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints by 2 contrasting artists.

‘Goodbye Summer’ Katie Trick

New Drawings & Paintings by Katie Trick

Gossamer Threads

Artizan Gallery welcomes Mhairi Treharne and Emma Roberts to exhibit works on narrative, nostalgia and memory.

Gossamer Threads

Gossamer Threads is the culmination of a year of reflective practice and mentoring at the Newlyn School of Art in Cornwall

Graduate Studio Residency

An opportunity for a recent graduate from a crafts related undergraduate or masters degree to have a studio space at New Brewery Arts for 24 months.

Ground Works

Ground Works will be welcoming artists and writers whose inspiration and concern is for our landscape and environment.

Gustav Metzger

The exhibition of Gustav Metzger’s work will explore the intersection between human intervention, nature and man-made environments.

Dates

26/06/21 – 12/09/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

HANNAH WOODMAN / SOLO SHOW

An exhibition of new and recent work by contemporary landscape painter Hannah Woodman.

Happenings: Creative Weekender by Together We Make, Pri’s Art Salon & Marma Sessions.

A weekend celebrating creativity; multi-sensory installations, workshops, artist-led showcases, exhibition space, play and immersion.

HEAD : Recent Digital Works by John Levers

An online ‘virtual’ exhibition and limited edition giclee print release of recent digital works by John Levers

Henry Taylor: Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Artist Henry Taylor presents a major body of sculptural work and paintings evolving in unison across the spaces.

Dates

13/04/21 – 06/06/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Hotwalls Christmas Market

Celebrate Christmas at the Hotwalls Studios!

Huhtamaki Wab: Artist’s Talk

Huhtamaki Wab will talk about his current exhibition and wider practice.

Huhtamaki Wab: Gong Performances

Intimate performances activating Huhtamaki Wab’s extraordinary installation ‘To See Waba in All Creations’ (2020)

Huhtamaki Wab: ‘Why do you follow my son around?’ ‘Because I like mites’ — Edible and Non-Edible Persons of Waba and Pompakleen

A solo exhibition of recent work by Devon-based artist Huhtamaki Wab who works across painting, sculpture, video and performance.

Huhtamaki Wab: ‘Why do you follow my son around?’ ‘Because I like mites’ — Edible and Non-Edible Persons of Waba and Pompakleen

Solo Exhibition of new paintings, sculpture and video

I Don’t Care, as long as it’s on the Rocks, virtual exhibition by Niamh Birch at Studio KIND.

Studio KIND. is excited to present the work of recent graduate and Braunton local, Niamh Birch.

Imaginative Watercolour Painting – Zoom course

This course will uncover your creative voice through supportive and relaxing exercises designed to develop your confidence to paint expressively.

In Conversation: Denzil Forrester and Eddie Chambers

Painter Denzil Forrester is joined in conversation by artist, historian and curator Eddie Chambers.

In Search Of Norther Soul

Paintings by Leonard Green

Independence is a myth: Exploring care in collaboration

Kyla Harris and Lou Macnamara, the creators of ‘It’s Personal’, will lead this workshop on reframing interdependence and collective care

Insights iv

An exhibition by Helena Clews, Sue Bown and Linda Tudor

Jay Harper PEOPLE

New paintings by Bristol based artist Jay Harper.

Jean Jones: A Life Uncovered

An exhibition of newly discovered works by artist Jean Jones.

Dates

08/05/21 – 29/05/21

Organisation

The Brownston Gallery

Jerry Browning — Earth Lines

A stunning new collection of abstract landscapes by British artist, Jerry Browning.

Dates

07/06/21 – 28/06/21

Organisation

The Brownston Gallery

Jessie Woodward & Sophie Elinor Martin

Jessie is an abstract painter and mixed media Artist based in Bristol and Sophie is a contemporary artist based in Suffolk. Both have exhibited throug

Journey through Devon – Works of Simon Fowler

Artizan is delighted to welcome back Simon Fowler once again, this time to the Artizan Collective Gallery for a showcase of over 80 of his works.

Joy Wolfenden Brown, ‘Poem’

Anima Mundi is delighted to present ‘Poem’, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Joy Wolfenden Brown taking place on two floors of the gallery.

Kerry Harding: Painted Postcards

Kerry Harding presents a collection of paintings that take a unique approach to defining the character of our coastline, and our relationship with it.

Dates

19/05/21 – 03/07/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Kes Richardson — Passengers Through the Badlands

Auction House is pleased to announce Passengers Through the Badlands, a solo exhibition by Kes Richardson.

Kes Richardson, ‘Passengers through the Badlands’

After a recent postponement due to Covid-19, Auction House is pleased to announce the reschedule of Passengers Through the Badlands, a solo exhibitio

Kimmeridge — Between The Ledges

Rita Brown’s latest show has a focus on fossils and the Jurassic coast: geology and palaeontology have been a recurring theme throughout her career.

Dates

20/09/21 – 04/10/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Kitty Hillier: Facing The Sun

A new collection of two and three-dimensional work by Kitty Hillier.

Dates

24/07/21 – 04/09/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Kurt Jackson’s ‘Clay Country’ Exhibition

An exhibition by contemporary artist Kurt Jackson, inspired by his time at Littlejohns China Clay Works.

Dates

17/05/21 – 06/09/21

Organisation

Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Landmarks 2

An exhibition of paintings by Bill Stewart

Dates

07/07/21 – 19/07/21

Organisation

The Plough Arts Centre

Landscape Portrait: Now and Then

Showing works by Andy Warhol, Derek Jarman, Claudette Johnson, Susan Derges, Leon Kossoff, Patrick Caulfield, Gilbert and George and Balraj Khanna

Language Of Colour: Patrick Jones & Nigel Moores

Sou’-Sou’-West Arts Gallery are delighted to welcome internationally respected abstract artist Patrick Jones and Nigel Moores.

Dates

13/11/21 – 28/11/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Larry Achiampong: Reliquary 2

We are delighted to première a brand new film by artist Larry Achiampong especially commissioned in response to COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown.

Lily Mixe : Symbiosis — (continued)

Lily Mixe SYMBIOSIS was forced to close due to the 2^nd lockdown… That Art Gallery has now reopened and the show goes on!

Line of Least Resistance

An exhibition by six Bristol artists — drawing, installation, video, sculpture and performance

Lorna Goldfinch (2021)

An exhibition by Lorna Goldfinch

Dates

15/07/21 – 19/07/21

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Lucky Dip

Lucky Dip is a new exhibition showcasing multi-disciplinary work by local artists and recipients of the Lucky Dip Bursary.

Lucky Dip Exhibition Launch Event

Join us for the launch of our latest exhibition, Lucky Dip.

Lucy Stein, Wet Room

The first major UK solo show and a new commission by artist Lucy Stein.

Luke Hannam | The Compass & The Rosary

Experience Luke Hannam’s debut exhibition at Anima Mundi Gallery.

Lyme Light: Where Sea Meets Sky

Lyme Light is a solo exhibition of landscape paintings and drawings inspired by nature by local artist Pauline Sayers, a member of Lyme Bay Arts.

Making A Start

Making A Start’ – a Maker Progression initiative to provide mentoring and business planning for those looking to start a creative career

‘Managing Your Creative Career’ Workshop

A bespoke online workshop supporting visual artists to develop their sustainable careers.

Margaret Beardsmore: Memorial Exhibition

Exhibition of paintings by former Fish Factory studio artist Margaret Beardsmore

Dates

03/12/20 – 21/12/20

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Marie-Claire Hamon — ‘The Forager’

Recent paintings by Cornwall based Marie-Claire Hamon

Marks of Nature Exhibition

Three artists present a new body of work inspired by the beauty and wonder of the coastline and countryside of the South West.

Dates

12/02/21 – 27/02/21

Organisation

The Brownston Gallery

Martin Procter — Steeped in the Glorious South West.

Showcasing Martin Procter’s renowned talent and creativity, this new exhibition is a testament to the glorious South West.

Massimo Angei — ‘Bone Skin Spirit’

View Massimo Angei’s elemental, tempestuous yet ethereal oil paintings, which reflect varied emotional states whilst remaining open to interpretation.

Materiality

Somerset Reacquainted Touring

Matthew Hayward — Days Of Hope

This is an exhibition of paintings reflecting aspects of hope in its broadest sense.

Maureen Attrill Bursary

Applications are now open for a bursary of up to £1,250 to support a research project linked to The Box’s permanent art collections.

Members Autumn Exhibition

Members Spring Exhibition

The Penwith Society of Arts, St Ives, Cornwall

Members Summer Exhibition

2^nd July — 4^th September 2021

Members Winter Exhibition 2020

Members of the Penwith Society of Arts Winter Show 2020

‘Memories’ — Frank Harwood solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures.

Playful images & sculptures that invoke a sense of nostalgia, with bold lines, repeated patterns, flat space & vibrant colours.

Michael Praed, John Piper & John Emanuel.

A group exhibition of painting by Michael Praed, John Piper & John Emanuel.

Morag Ballard solo exhibition

Morag Ballard solo exhibition of paintings and sculpture

My Dog Sighs : INSIDE (We Shelter Here Sometimes)

An immersive installation by acclaimed British street artist My Dog Sighs opens this summer.

Naomi Frears: Men Falling

A solo exhibition by Cornwall-based artist Naomi Frears, which includes recent works spanning film, painting and print.

New Artists Mentoring Programme

A year-long programme of mentoring and support for young visual artists.

NEW! Colour Intensive

Get to grips with colour mixing, making colour charts and collaging colour swatches to build a permanent library of colour harmony.

NEW! Flower Painting of India

This two-day course takes inspiration from a collection of botanical paintings from Bengal, called “Fifty One Flowers”.

NEW! Inspired by Canada: Landscape Painting

Create your own paintings inspired by Canadian landscapes, in the style of Emily Carr, Tom Thomson and Peter Doig.

NEW! Summer Landscapes: Dodd and Katz — Zoom course

This is a 4- week course exploring the work of American artists Lois Dodd and Alex Katz (both b. 1927) with a focus on their summer landscapes inspire

Nothing ‘is’ Immediate — Geometric Sculptural Sound Installations

Nothing‘is’ Immediate, a series of multi-sensory exhibitions in Hampshire, exploring 3D geometry, five elements & therapeutic sounds

Nothing ‘is’ Immediate — Geometric Sculptural Sound Installations

Nothing ‘is’ Immediate, a series of multi-sensory exhibitions in Hampshire, exploring 3D geometry, five elements and therapeutic sounds.

Od Arts Festival 2021 — Alone with Everybody

Od Arts Festival returns this May, bringing exhibitions, performances, film and workshops by local and international artists to not-so-sleepy Somerset

Online Artist Retreat with Emma Smith

We are thrilled to announce an online residency with internationally renowned artist, Emma Smith.

ONLINE: Tea, Cake & Art

Tea, Cake & Art is a creative social group for older people, particularly those living alone, who would like to meet and spend time with others.

Dates

05/01/21 – 29/06/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Online Zine Making Workshop with Dizzy Ink

An online zine making workshop which revolves around the idea of junk mail.

Open Call for Happenings: Exhibition Space

Exhibition Opportunity with Together We Make for 23^rd and 24^th of October as apart of ‘Happenings’ @ Strange Brew!

Open call for miniature pieces of artwork inspired by ‘Restriction’

Work is sought for an exhibition of miniature pieces of artwork inspired by ‘Restriction’

Open Call: Engagement Fellowship for UK-based Artists

UK-based artists are invited to apply for a new Engagement Fellowship, working with Spike Island and Creative Youth Network

Open Call to Artists for Glow Wild 2022

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are looking for artists to design and create installations for our Annual Glow Wild Winter Festival at Wakehurst.

Closing

23:59 31/10/21

Fee

Total value of contract: up to £400,000

Open Studios

Open Studios is back on Sunday 18^th July, 11am-4pm.

Opening Reception: ‘Eduardo Chillida’ and ‘Gustav Metzger’

This summer, we are thrilled to present two solo exhibitions devoted to the work of Eduardo Chillida and Gustav Metzger.

Date

25/06/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Our Art

“A room filled with pictures is a room filled with thoughts.” Sir Joshua Reynolds

Out of the Box: Art Bank

Recent works by Rose Ellis, Lili John, Bev Knowlden, Jan O’Highway, Julia Finzel and Rowan Day.

Palace of Culture — Canvas Patchwork Painting

In collaboration with V21 Artspace and Arts Council Collection we have created a virtual Palace using the latest computer-generated imagery.

Dates

14/06/21 – 30/07/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Palace of Culture — Ink Resist

In collaboration with V21 Artspace and Arts Council Collection we have created a virtual Palace using the latest computer-generated imagery.

Dates

14/06/21 – 30/07/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Palace of Culture — Painting, Drawing & Offsetting

In collaboration with V21 Artspace and Arts Council Collection we have created a virtual Palace using the latest computer-generated imagery.

Dates

14/06/21 – 30/07/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

PASTORAL: An exhibition by Nick Parrett

An exhibition by Nick Parrett

Dates

02/09/21 – 06/09/21

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Pavel Isupov

An exhibition of paintings by Pavel Isupov

Dates

02/10/21 – 30/10/21

Organisation

The Plough Arts Centre

People and Places

Recent works by Teresa Barlow and Elaine Sibley exploring place, people and the relationship between the two.

Perfect Balance

Based in Devon, Zees’s work is inspired by a love of the countryside and coastline which surround her and her life philosophy.

Dates

02/10/21 – 17/10/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Peter Coates: A Brush With Colour

Peter Coates’ striking and colourful work is influenced by the vibrant colours typical of the Mediterranean and Provence.

Dates

02/08/21 – 15/08/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

pissing in the wind

Recent paintings and works on paper by the artist David Foord (b. 1991).

PORTAL

Jupiter Showcase gallery presents PORTAL, a brief and exciting exhibition of contemporary paintings by Charlotte Turner and Angove.

Porthmeor Art Collective-Calling all young creatives for exhibition!

Free 5‑week project, 13 – 16, painting from scratch to be publicly exhibited.

Porthmeor Art Collective-Calling all young creatives for exhibition!

Free online 5‑week project, painting from scratch to publicaly exhibiting your artwork. 13 – 16’s

Portraits of Pompey

Join us for Portraits of Pompey, an exhibition of works completed in Studio 5 by Karl Rudziak.

Positively Pastels

An exhibition of pastel paintings by seven local artists

Present Maker

A Christmas exhibition by nine artists and makers from the South Hams Arts Forum (SHAF)

Public Art Producer

Bricks are recruiting for a Public Art Producer to join our team.

Rachael Kinmond — A Solo Exhibition

Rachael Kinmond presents a vibrant body of work at The Fish Factory Arts this September

Dates

23/09/21 – 27/09/21

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Reaching Resilience — Artist Cohort — Open Application to artists in Bristol, Bath, BANES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Bricks invites applications from visual artists in Bristol and West of England to join its new artist programme Reaching Resilience.

Rebecca Harper ‘The Waters of Dwelling’

Anima Mundi presents Rebecca Harper’s solo exhibition ‘The Waters of Dwelling’, incorporating small and large scale paintings and accompanying objects

Recent Work

An exhibition by Mike Nuth

Reclaiming Disability in Co-creation

Kelsie Acton and Harsha Balasubramanian will explore co-creative strategies for reclaiming knowledge contributed by disability communities.

Recruiting: Artist Programme Producer

Recruiting Artist Programme Producer to support Reaching Resilience. Starts as a six month, part time contract which we hope will build.

Reflections on the Bristol school

Something different has happened in one of Bristol Museum’s art galleries…

Dates

18/05/21 – 17/10/21

Organisation

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Regain’d

An exhibition of drawing, painting and analogue photography by Emma Hambly

Restriction : Online Exhibition by The Correspondence Collection

An online exhibition based around the theme of restriction, showcasing new work from artists involved in The Correspondence Collective

Richard Holliday & Renee Spierdijk

Richard Holliday, Sue Davis & Sean Hewitt ‘Inner Visions’

A group exhibition from Richard Holliday, Sue Davis & Sean Hewitt: ‘Inner Visions’

Richard Nott — ‘Bone Skin Spirit’

View the unique works of Richard Nott and witness the protracted collision of his creative and destructive processes.

Riddle 57 — call for artwork

Double Elephant Print Workshop are animating a 1000 year old riddle and we want YOU to get involved!

Robin Hawes & Daniel Miles ‘Material/Immaterial’

A joint exhibiton of painting and sculpture — 3^rd July 2021 — 31^st July 2021

RWA show (off-site), Easton Community Centre

We are taking a selection of vibrant and colourful artworks from our permanent collection to community venues across Bristol.

Sally Stern

Colour and vibrancy are central to Sally Stern’s art and she loves how an idea can evolve on the canvas into an uplifting and joyful painting.

Dates

16/08/21 – 30/08/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Saltwater Series Two: Kim Pragnell

Stunning seascapes from Dorset painter Kim Pragnell.

Dates

05/06/21 – 20/06/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Sax Impey ‘Atlantic’

Anima Mundi are delighted to present Atlantic, the latest solo exhibition by environmental artist and mariner Sax Impey.

Scapes and Sculpture

Anne Townsend’s studio is situated in east Devon’s Axe Valley, which has given her the space to lose herself in large expressive pieces of work.

Dates

18/10/21 – 31/10/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Scratch the Surface: Toni & Andrew Davey

Close Ltd are delighted to present the work of Toni & Andrew Davey for Somerset Open Studios this year

Something New

A slightly alternative exhibition by artists new-to-TAAG, artists working in new media, art students, & new or updated work by other art graduates.

Dates

11/09/21 – 24/09/21

Organisation

TAAG - Teignmouth Arts Action Group

Sea, Sky, Sirens, Marigolds and Covid Corner

Rosie Burns shows printmaking and painting inspired by a variety of themes.

Seaside: Photographed | Call for an Artist & Arts Educator at John Hansard Gallery

John Hansard Gallery is seeking an Artist and Arts Educator to develop an outreach programme to accompany the touring exhibition, Seaside Photographed

SEDIMENT

SEDIMENT brings together three decades of work by celebrated German artist Mariele Neudecker, who works at the crossover of art and science.

Sensational Seeds

Spring is here, and we have three creative seeds activities to celebrate!

Dates

02/04/21 – 18/04/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Shared Spaces Art Exhibition

Artists Belinda Ireland, Mhairi Treharne and Emma Roberts present Shared Spaces, an exhibition that will be held at The Gallery at Birdwood House

Shelley Anderson

Paintings and metal sculptural works by Newlyn-based Shelley Anderson.

Dates

24/07/21 – 16/10/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Shirley Gosling

Shirley Gosling’s art will be displayed in windows overlooking the South Lawn

Simon Fowler — Artist Preview

Meet artist Simon Fowler, Saturday 2^nd October, as we celebrate the launch of the largest showcase of his Devon Landscapes to date.

Small Works Exhibition — Call for artists

This showcase of art will be entirely made up of smaller works with an upper price limit of £300, as we welcome back artists to our venue

Somerset Open Studio at Yeovil Art Space

Part of the Somerset Art Works Open Studios event, Grażyna Wikierska, Clarissa Ready, Stéphanie Max, Dawn Handy & Jess Egan

Somerset Open Studios 2021

Over 200 artists’ studios and spaces across Somerset open their doors this autumn!

Somerset Reacquainted Exhibition

A collective reflection by 63 Somerset artists during lockdown

Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters

The jaw-dropping, award-winning exhibition from the National Museum of Australia travels to Plymouth this autumn/winter.

Space to Breathe

A new collection of paintings by popular Devon artist, Barry Kelly inspired by the landscapes around his home in the South Hams.

Dates

07/08/21 – 28/08/21

Organisation

The Brownston Gallery

Spike Island Open Studios

This year, Spike Island Open Studios is taking place online so you can enjoy it from wherever you are in the world.

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

The second part of our exhibition series celebrating North Wiltshire’s creativity, Spotlight On features 40 works by local artists.

SPUR.WORLD — LIVE EVENT

Hybrid worlds layered with audio, text, and video works SPUR.WORLD envelopes its viewer within a series of artist-generated landscapes.

St Annes Micro Commission

3 x Micro Commission opportunities to develop/test new work in St Annes Bristol as part of Creative Community Mapping project.

State of Emergency — Contemporary Art Micro-Commissions

The Box is inviting applications from artists based in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall, to consider how Covid-19 has impacted on our notion of freedom.

Steffie Richards

‘Ebb and Flow’ Solo exhibiton

Stewart Geddes solo exhibition

Andelli Art is delighted to present a solo exhibition by Bristol-based artist, Stewart Geddes.

Studio KIND. presents: ‘Cathedral II’ by Peter Stiles

Peter Stiles will be returning to Studio KIND. with ‘Cathedral II’ in the form of a pop-up exhibition

Entwined by Mike Snudden and Nicolette McGuire

Entwined is a collaboration of shared space between Mike Snudden and Nicolette Mcguire who met on the MA in Fine Art in Bristol in 2013.

Studio Vacancy

Studio Vacancy for early-career maker

TAAG Fundraiser Exhibition and Sale

A fundraising exhibition & sale, with work by Martin Dutton, Eric Haynes, and other local artists.

Dates

11/01/21 – 01/07/21

Organisation

TAAG - Teignmouth Arts Action Group

‘Tales from Ott’ by Laila Elmanfaa

Think of ‘Tales from Ott’ as a little bluebell-lined fairy path through a realm of gritty fantasy- a glance into somewhere deep, dark, and full of sec

Telling Your Story: How To Create Quality Video Content for Social Media

4 week online course delivered by filmmakers R&A Collaborations. Designed to give you the tools + confidence to create your own films for social media

Teresa Pemberton — Echoes of Time & Light

Teresa Pemberton’s new work in this wonderful and very vibrant exhibition is full of the colours of summer.

Dates

03/07/21 – 19/07/21

Organisation

The Brownston Gallery

The 21 Group of Artists

The Art of Synergy: Kernow Creative Partnership

Six artists present an eclectic collection of painting, printmaking, furniture and mixed media works.

The Big Draw | A Picture of Health and Jo Spence

A range of free creative activities inspired by exhibitions at Arnolfini.

The Clayhill Creative Forum

A series of talks, training and online networking opportunities happening in the flexible platform Hopin.

The Colours Of Dartmoor

A deeply held fascination with Dartmoor still continues to inspire South Devon artist Jim Doran as he returns to Artizan Gallery with his new exhibiti

The Great Big Art Exhibition #TheGreatBigArtExhibition2021

Bringing together contributions for the #GreatBigArtExhibition2021

The Impressionists Use of Colour

Explore the use of colours in the style of the Impressionists and learn to create an overall atmosphere using the interplay of colours between objects

The Island Open Weekend 2021

A mix of online and in-person activities and events to immerse yourself in.

The LATE Show (Light At The End)

Contemporary painting show

The Late Tower Takeover

Join us for the Late Tower Takeover at God’s House Tower this September as we celebrate Southampton’s young and emerging creatives.

The Portrait Within

‘The Portrait Within’ is The House of Smalls’ second show, and first in House II, featuring 35 UK and international artists.

The Red Zenith Collective First Call Out: EQUALITY

Open call for work, which responds to the theme EQUALITY.

The RWA Collection — Our Heritage, Our Future (Off-site at the Victoria Methodist Church on Whiteladies Road)

The exhibitions programme continues as the RWA, with the support of the Victoria Methodist Church next door on Whiteladies Road, displays a selection

The Sky Is The Limit

Christine Allison’s latest body of work was inspired by time spent in her garden studio.

Dates

23/10/21 – 07/11/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

The Space Between

A showcase of recent work by artists Belinda Ireland, Mhairi Treharne and Emma Roberts

The Space to Come | How Do You Feel?

Join us for a day of intimate and interactive events, inviting visitors to explore Frank Bowling’s work using your senses, imagination and memory.

the uncomfortable beauty of terrible things

this show brings together three prize winners from guggleton’s summer open 2019, ‘go figure’, sue baker kenton, sasha constable and matthew hayward.

The Violet Hour : Kate Shooter

That Art Gallery re-opens with ‘The Violet Hour’ : new works by Kate Shooter

The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists…

Uncover the story of the talented artists who illustrated Ladybird books for more than 30 years. Curated by Ladybird expert and enthusiast Helen Day.

Dates

26/06/21 – 28/09/21

Organisation

The Museum of Gloucester

THE WORLD AS THEY KNOW IT

Visual interpretations of the depleting animal kingdom

THE WORLD AS THEY KNOW IT

Dripping in colour and eccentric brush marks, I will show you my visual interpretations of the depleting animal kingdom.

Three Miles Square and a Windowsill

This exhibition brings together Corrina Cooper and Andy Rollo.

Dates

24/07/21 – 08/08/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Throes of Grief : Open Call

An open call for artists who have experienced or who may be experiencing Deep Grief.

Too Long in the Lobby

Art exhibition in centre of Exeter, helping to bring art to a wider audience this is the inaugural Arts Lab exhibition at Maketank.

Trinity Community Arts are reaching out for new Trustees

Trinity is reaching out for new Trustees to join the existing Board on the next phase of our journey.

Two Suns and Other Characters

Two Suns and Other Characters exhibition. Work by artist Yvonne Hingston.

Views From The Boundary Layer

A presentation of work by Emma Yorke responding to multiple understandings of our experience of place.

Dates

15/06/21 – 14/07/21

Organisation

Princes Street Studio

Visions of Science Art Prize 2020

The Andrew Brownsword Gallery, University of Bath invites artists to submit works for an online exhibition exploring modern scientific phenomena

We are Family | The Colour Lab by Let’s Make Art

Visit Arnolfini’s Colour Lab during the summer holidays to experiment with colour, mark-making techniques and have fun getting messy!

We Stood Around

An exhibition of work by Mahali O’Hare

Dates

24/07/21 – 21/08/21

Organisation

The Plough Arts Centre

Region

Devon

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West Of England Creating Together 6 Week Artist Residency at The Art Cohort

OPEN CALL for Artists and Makers from the West of England for a funded 6 Week Residency at The Art Cohort.

What Are You Looking At?

An exhibition of new work by artist Angela Charles exploring notions of ‘seeing’ in art from the perspective of a visually impaired painter

What I See

An exhibition of paintings by Jayne Farleigh

Where the Mist Rises

A showcase of abstract paintings by Lyme Bay Artist Annie Ward based on research into satellite photos and historic maps of the Dorset coastline

William Mills — An Exhibition of New Works

Following a successful Devon Open Studios, William will be showcasing a new series of paintings at Artizan Collective Gallery.

William Mills — Private Viewing

Launching the stunning showcase of English Riviera artist William Mills, join us on Saturday 16^th October for an exclusive view of his exhibition and

Wiltshire Creative – SUMMER OPEN EXHIBITION 2021

Two-part Summer Open Exhibition 2021 providing a platform for artists at all stages of their creative careers.

Winter Show

A mixed exhibition of paintings and prints by five Cornish artists, each with a different response to the landscape around them.

Dates

06/11/21 – 08/01/22

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Wish List

Wish List festive show

Wonder Tales exhibition of work by Penelope O’Gara and Rowena J Draper

Folklore, Freaks & Floozies. A collection of otherworldly beings and paintings inspired by fantasy & imagination.

ZELDA Free Artist Mentorship Programme: Call for Applications!

ZELDA’s first artist mentorship programme is now accepting applications. We’re looking for 8 mentees to pair with 8 expert mentors from Oct-Jan.

Painting

Filter Painting

East Quay Gallery (Con­tains Art)

New Brew­ery Arts

Har­bour House

Gods House Tower

Frome Open Art Trail

Fore­ground

Cre­ativ­i­ty Works

Cara­boo Projects

CAMP

CAST

Stokes Croft Gallery

Art Work Exeter

Art Space Portsmouth

Hot­walls Studios

The Van­ner Gallery

Bricks

Som­er­set Art Works

ACEarts

Heart of The Tribe

Fish Fac­to­ry Art Space CIC

Quay Arts

Flock South West

MIR­ROR

Exeter Com­mu­ni­ty Centre

‘a space’ arts

Princes Street Studio

The Edge & Andrew Brownsword Gallery

east bris­tol contemporary

Clay­hill Arts

GUG­GLE­TON FARM ARTS

St. Ives School of Painting

TAAG — Teign­mouth Arts Action Group

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Jupiter­SHOW­CASE

Visu­al Arts Plymouth

The Art Cohort

Swin­don Muse­um and Art Gallery

OSR Projects

The Brown­ston Gallery

CLOSE Ltd

b‑side CIC

The Plough Arts Centre

Pen Gallery Com­mu­ni­ty Inter­est Company

Black Swan Arts

Roy­al Albert Memo­r­i­al Muse­um & Art Gallery

New Art Centre

Vic­to­ria Art Gallery

The Moth­er­ship

That Art Gallery

Pound Arts

Arnolfi­ni

RWA

Pen­with Gallery

More Than Ponies

Match­ett & Page

Ani­ma Mundi

Stu­dio KIND.

Keep Art It

New­lyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

The Hol­burne Museum

The Box

The Art Group

John Hansard Gallery

Cul­ture Declares Emer­gency: Bris­tol and Beyond

The Chan­dos Soci­ety of Artists

Yeovil Art Space

Dart­ing­ton Trust

Cam Val­ley Arts Trail Group

Arts and Cul­ture, Uni­ver­si­ty of Exeter

Bath Artists’ Studios

Mak­ing Space

Spike Island

Dart­ing­ton Trust

Visu­al Cul­ture Research Group

The Muse­um of Gloucester

Chapel Arts Studios

Auc­tion House

Back Lane West

East Quay Gallery (Contains Art)

New Brewery Arts

Harbour House

Foreground

Creativity Works

Caraboo Projects

Hotwalls Studios

The Vanner Gallery

Somerset Art Works

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

MIRROR

Exeter Community Centre

east bristol contemporary

Clayhill Arts

GUGGLETON FARM ARTS

TAAG — Teignmouth Arts Action Group

JupiterSHOWCASE

Visual Arts Plymouth

Swindon Museum and Art Gallery

The Brownston Gallery

Pen Gallery Community Interest Company

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Victoria Art Gallery

The Mothership

Arnolfini

Penwith Gallery

Matchett & Page

Anima Mundi

Studio KIND.

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

The Holburne Museum

Culture Declares Emergency: Bristol and Beyond

The Chandos Society of Artists

Dartington Trust

Cam Valley Arts Trail Group

Arts and Culture, University of Exeter

Making Space

Dartington Trust

Visual Culture Research Group

The Museum of Gloucester

Auction House

Plymouth College of Art

4.3.2.1 Pop-up show featuring Falmouth Fine Art Graduates

99^th Westward Ho! & Bideford Art Society Annual Exhibition

A Picture of Health

A Winter’s Tale — Winter Exhibition at The Brownston Gallery

ABSTRACTION, COLOUR & COLLAGE with KITTY HILLIER

Achimera: The Phenomenology of Illness

Adrian Sykes — In Tune with Life

ALTERNATE PERCEPTIONS

An exhibition by Harry Wade

Ancient Jewellery

Andrew Burns Colwill Exhibtion Launch

Anima Mundi Presents: G7 — Castles of Sand

Anthony Amos — Far Horizons

Apply to the Dorset Artists Emergency Fund

Arnolfini at 60

‘Art Alchemy’ Ruary Allan Solo Exhibition

Art Exhibition — Our Positive Futures

Artist Development Bursaries

Artist Development Officer

Artist Preview — Contrasting Environments

Artist Preview — “Gossamer Threads” and “Coastal Villages”

Artist Support Pledge March Virtual Show

Artist Support Pledge Virtual Exhibition

Artist Talk : Gordon Coldwell

Artist Talk : Jennifer Collier

Artist Talk : The Bruton Correspondence School

Artist Talk : The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society

Artizan Bursary Programme — 2022 Exhibitions

Artizan Gallery 2021 Exhibition Opportunities

Artizan Small Works Exhibition

Arts & Ecology residency programme open for applications

Assistant Artist Facilitator

Associates Summer Exhibition 2021

Associates Winter Exhibition 2020

b‑side festival 2021

b‑side festival 2021

Bath Spa MA Graduates Show: Of Echoes and Fragments

‘Beauty & Truth’ an exhibition of paintings by Jon Minshull