Life Drawing in Totnes
Thursdays 7.15 -9.30 Drop 1n sessions £15 Birdwood House Totnes; contact Helen 07968 274 068, [email protected]
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Thursdays 7.15 -9.30 Drop 1n sessions £15 Birdwood House Totnes; contact Helen 07968 274 068, [email protected]
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FREE Open Call! The ‘Picturesque Torbay’ finale is approaching with fantastic opportunities to exhibit your English Riviera Geopark artworks at Torre Abbey’s Learning Lab from 5-10th May 2025! Visit locations and create your work independently or JOIN IN with en-plein air meet ups and create in the company of others! Capture these coastal gems your […]
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Ceramicist Georgia Buck won the Heather Jansch Award for the most welcoming Devon Open Studios venue in 2024. Georgia is based in Plymouth where she designs and makes stylish functional tableware. Her current designs feature colourful brush strokes, and she’s been experimenting with processes and finishes to create the exact effect she wants. Georgia intentionally […]
Read moreLife Drawing Group meets every Thursday from 7.15- 9.30pm at Birdwood House, Drop in, £15 per session. Bring all you need. Contact Helen 07968 274 086, [email protected].
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Scarlet Tiger Press, a new small press publisher based in Plymouth, is looking for contributors to their forthcoming book. This exciting project will delve into the minds of artists and makers from a variety of disciplines, exploring the magic of the beginning. How do you spark a new idea? What rituals ignite your creativity? How […]
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My metamorphosis from mosaic artist to (some other kind of) artist is finally complete! It’s been a difficult process, (and still is) rather like being born again having shed a skin I wasn’t sure I wanted to shed. Having worked as a professional mosaic artist for 30 years, even through the financial struggles I knew […]
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In September 2023, The Great Paignton Paint Out took over the town, a weekend of outdoor art inspired by plein air tradition. With the help of ten professional artists, it took over the streets and seafront of Paignton, drawing budding artists of all ages to join in! Now, we’re delighted to be bringing the exhibition […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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We’re delighted to be taking enquiries for 2024 & 2025 at Artizan Gallery with fully curated, stewarded and promoted exhibition offers on the English Riviera. The deadline for the first round of submissions is December 18th. If you’d like to know more about exhibitting with us before you make a booking enquiry, give us a […]
Read moreThank you to everyone who joined our West Devon artists at the picturesque Hotel Endsleigh for the highly anticipated Endsleigh Art Fair. The fair was held in the beautiful stables, located in the scenic Tamar Valley, on the edges of Dartmoor. There were many visitors and good sales, several art lovers interested in future commissions. […]
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TAAG is opening in Teignmouth, and starting with a big bang. This beautiful building has, after many years of negotiation, been purchased as an arts and creativity centre for the people of the Teignmouth area. Renovations have been a tremendous collective effort. Funding and fundraising are ongoing, thanks to the unblinking energy of an amazing […]
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An invitation to take part in a group exhibition at TAAG in Teignmouth, running alongside Devon Open Studios. TAAG is inviting artists living in or near Teignmouth, who have not exhibited in Devon Open Studios before, to apply. The aim is to support makers who are at an early stage in their creative journey, or […]
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The Devon Artist’s Network is delighted to announce that one of our members, Josephine Grant, a woodblock printmaker residing in North Devon, will be featured on the highly anticipated television series, Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation. This exciting opportunity shines a spotlight on Josephine’s intricately hand-carved prints inspired by the nature and connections she […]
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We are delighted to launch Let’s Create! An online exhibition that celebrates creativity in all its guises. From the act of making, to appreciating and valuing the work of others we are looking to showcase the breath of creative practitioners working across Devon. It’s the journey, not the destination that matters To spark your imagination […]
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It is that time exciting time of year again, when we are busy working behind the scenes to get ready for the launch of the Devon Open Studio registration process. I am pleased to let you know that we have confirmed the dates for this year as running from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th September. We […]
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Glass artist Siddy Langley has been presented with the Heather Jansch Award. Siddy is the second person to receive the annual award, which was set up by Devon Artist Network last year to recognise the contribution to Devon Open Studios by one artist or venue. Over many years Siddy has taken part in Open Studios, […]
Read moreSeptember is Open Studios time for our Devon artists each year. So 2022 saw a huge flurry of excitement as visitors and fellow creatives discovered each other’s workspaces. And it’s not too soon to be thinking about 2023. If you have space in your studio you would like to share for the next Devon Open […]
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We held our celebration of everything FRESH! at Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton this summer. It was an exclusive exhibition with 54 of our DAN creatives exhibiting work in this very beautiful place, with a wealth of art and craft in the dedicated shop. Our DAN artists also ran a series of demonstrations and workshops […]
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Exhibition at Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton Artists and makers from across Devon are exhibiting work in this new exhibition which includes embroidered whippets, wet-plate photographs of wild swimmers, a set of drawers containing small pieces of art, and an installation made from World War Two love letters. The exhibition features painting, sculpture, pottery, glass […]
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The exhibition runs from 28 May until 23 July, Wednesdays to Saturdays 10am to 5pm, and is part of Thelma Hulbert Gallery’s 2022 Creative Communities programme, celebrating the value of individual and collective creative expression through exhibitions, events and workshops. The exhibition features an inspiring collection of works selected from an open call including painting, sculpture, […]
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