Janec van Veen

Kali is the goddess of destruction and death, and, simultaneously, creation, rebirth and new beginnings.

Beth Osment

‘Grow’ captures the power, strength, beauty and simplicity of a new shoot pushing up, growing upwards and putting on leaves to become a plant 

Jacqueline Seviour

Whispering Wilderness captures the promise of a fresh start and the hope it brings as the sun rises over Dartmoor.

Gillian Taylor

This collection of individually handmade envelopes was made from World War II love letters. Each tiny envelope is lined with gold paper. 

Marion Adams

The dandelion clock must disintegrate so its seeds may fall to earth and new life spring up. This cycle, repeated throughout nature, is contained within finite time

Amy McCarthy

This eye catching piece celebrates new starts; new beginnings and change. A great gift for a folklore lover or for someone making a new start.

Tom Jervis

A watercolour of a bullfinch nest, inspired by a love for a nature

Ray Rawlings

A watercolour painting depicting a summer meadow awash with wild flowers, essential for wildlife

Dream Bleed Arts

The process of change and growth can be painful and can feel like a detachment from our previous self. Sometimes, this process is needed

Norma Walton

Woodland Snowdrops

Acrylic/ collage/mixed media on canvas

50x50cm

Lynda Kettle

The warm hues of dawn breaking through the horizon symbolise the start of a new day, filled with promise and potential.

Irena Boobyer

Irena combines different paper cutting techniques to re-visit old themes and re-present them in a different way

Jan Andrews

This piece is based on a line that I once read which included the words 
‘never underestimate the power of the planted seed’.

Irene Hirons

A new day, a new birth, the start of a life with the freshness and wonder of a woodland glade

Sara Ballarano

A painting of a Foal taken from photos and sketches of an Arabian foal made at Coombe Farm, Gittisham, Devon.

Catherine Kennedy

Twice a day the cleansing of the surface of the beach can be taken as a metaphor for our own need to cleanse our minds periodically

Geoff Sellick

Dartmoor in springtime. After many weeks of dreary weather and grey skies the bright blue sky represents the hope of bright colours for the spring and summer months.

Christophe Szpajdel

An artwork in response to the Ukraine War

Angie Seaway

A call for new beginnings to rewild our cliff tops, hedges and path ways. 

Member Showcase – Sophie Wake

This month we are delighted to introduce Devon Artist Network member – Sophie Wake. Working from her studio in Rattery, Devon, Sophie’s fine art practice responds to the rhythms of meditation and tea ceremony which has become a fundamental companion to her creative approach. Painting with oil on canvas or gouache on paper, her work […]

Online Summer Exhibition – How to Submit

We are delighted to launch our online summer exhibition – New Beginnings. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the creative achievements within our community and share your artwork with a wider audience. We are interested in your interpretation of the theme, recognising that artists are true alchemists: able to create something out of nothing, […]

Seeking Plymouth Artists for Devon Open Studios

We are seeking artists in the Plymouth area who would like to take part in Devon Open Studios this year. We have a couple of extra places in our group exhibition “Reminiscences” scheduled at Leadworks from 2nd to 30th September. The theme of the project is the impact of  changes to an environment resulting of […]

Shining a Spotlight on North Devon

This summer we’re shining a spotlight on artists working in North Devon. Inspired by the beautiful location many artists find North Devon the perfect base to live and create, and as a result North Devon has a rich and vibrant art scene. We interviewed two of our Artist Members about their experience of living and […]

Call for Expressions of Interest in Exhibition this July

I am an alumni of University of the Arts London (2012) and putting together an exhibition at the Create Space on Spike Island, Bristol, from 22-27 July 2024 supporting and supported by Alzheimer’s Research UK. The exhibition will feature artists whose work touches on dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory and neurological issues that the […]

North Devon Artist Networking Event 

Join Us at Our Exclusive Artist Network Event: Artists Making a Difference in North Devon Calling all artists working across North Devon – Devon Artist Network are thrilled to invite you to our first artist networking event in partnership with Studio KIND. Meet fellow artists and creative professionals from various disciplines from across North Devon. […]

Member Showcase

This month we are thrilled to introduce Jenny Pery, who is possibly one of our longest members! Jenny has been a member of Devon Artist Network since it first began in its current form in 2004, as well as taking part in its predecessor ‘9 Days of Art’ nearly 25 years ago! Jenny is a […]

Social Media Assistant – Devon Open Studios (freelance)

Job Overview: Devon Artist Network is seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Assistant to help enhance our social media presence, raise the profile of Devon Open Studios and encourage participation in the event. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable and passionate about the arts, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a strong understanding of social […]

Regen Art Lab 2024 – new residency open for applications

Regen Art Lab 2024 – new residency open for applications The Regen Art Lab returns for 2024 and this year we’re looking to create a series of three portraits that celebrate individual changemakers within the energy transition. This opportunity is open to artists using any medium. The deadline is Sunday, 21 April. More information and […]

Devon Artist Network Emerging Artist Bursary 2024

Devon Artist Network supports new and emerging artists taking part in Devon Open Studios from 7 – 22 September 2024. The Emerging Artist Bursary aims to nurture and encourage new talent to take the next steps in their career by funding their participation in this prestigious annual open studios event.  Who can apply?  The bursaries are […]

Burton at Bideford. Friends Annual Open Exhibition Open. 24 February – 7 April 2024.

This popular annual open-submission exhibition is open to local artists – both amateur and professional. The Friends Annual Open is a highlight of the North Devon arts calendar where work by some of the area’s most established artists appears alongside the up and coming. There are limited restrictions in terms of content or medium, and […]