Landscape, Stems and Form

Artists Kathy Nettles, Ali Hirst, and Jane Hirst present “Landscape, Stems and Form”, an exhibition of recent works which reflect on their shared interest in interpreting the natural world, at the English Riviera’s Artizan Gallery. Each artist holds up their own unique lens to a world around them but, perhaps by chance, finds similarities in […]

Rosie and Red Art and Leather SKIN exhibiton Artizan Gallery, Lucius Street Torquay

SKIN Art and Leather 27th August – 14th September Launch Night Friday 30th August 6-8pm Works of Rosie Burns and Red – AKA Adam Morrigan https://www.art-hub.co.uk/ex/skin24?fbclid=IwY2xjawExd1NleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfiZYA3FcoQf58w4_xQquBP9_8zJXMdZspj6QdOcTlKPuida3NYCZCRSdQ_aem_JwHSHRqhAVdFQJul_A4qOw Skin brings together partners Rosie and Red with works linked by a common theme to Skin, Functional works in leather, will sit alongside paintings, prints and ceramics, that depict […]

Paint and Sip! and Neurographic art

2 arty offerings!     Treat yourself and/or bring a friend to a fun Paint and Sip, cheese and wine accompanies step by step instructions and you leave with your own creative masterpiece….what can go wrong!!? Neurographic art is a meditative art process. Suitable for anyone who is looking to de- stress or turn off […]

Art Classes Bideford – with Rosie Burns

Art Classes and Workshops – listed in chronological order: https://rosieburnsartist.com/product-category/bookaclass/ click on the title below each image to find out more. If you would like to book multiple classes please email Rosie for more info and invoice. If the days and dates don’t fit, and you have 3 or more people do get in touch […]

Significant Seams and Turning Tides invite artists and creatives to propose activities for our 2024 Youth Summer Programme, “Empowering Creativity”

Empowering Creativity aims to be a dynamic programme of workshops and events that provide pick-n-mix engagement opportunities with the varied dimensions (and worlds of paid work!) of the arts world (physical theatre, creative writing, costuming, music, lighting, promotion, set design etc).  Background This is a programme for 11-16 year olds from in and around Crediton. […]

Field System Gallery now OPEN in Ashburton

I’m delighted to announce that there is a new gallery, Field System, in Ashburton. It’s an exciting project that I’m working on with my wife, Milly. We are currently showing some magnificant paintings by Sarah Hoskins, and we have a full programme of excellent shows throughout 2024 and into 2025. Please visit the Field System […]

Online Tutorials

Online painting tutorials can be found on my website and are only £10 each. They are based on water mixable oils, but many can be done with acrylics or traditional oils. Once you’ve made the PayPal payment I’ll email you across the tutorial. You get to keep it forever. The tutorial normally gets sent within […]

APPLEDORE BOOK FESTIVAL COVER COMPETITION

ArtMakers is delighted that we have again been invited to collaborate with Appledore Book Festival again this year to invite local artists to create an original artwork for auction at the Festival which will also form the design for this year’s Festival Brochure and programme. Submissions Open: NOW Submission Deadline:Sunday 7th April (Submissions by email […]

Art Tutors Wanted

Salcombe Art Club (SAC) is looking for art tutors to facilitate workshops for one day and over weekends as well as to run series of short one day a week courses. The workshops and courses will take place between October and May. We are seeking tutors in all areas of artistic practice. SAC is a […]

Art Immersed in Nature, Site for hosting creative and wellbeing events

Significant Seams is pleased now to be offering some of our most popular courses direct to the public, from our studio in a wildlife idyll in the rolling mid-Devon Countryside. We are also pleased to invite artists to visit and consider hosting events here. The Apple Studio is situated amidst a variety of gardens and […]

Contemporary British Printmakers – Open Call Browser Offer

Artizan Collective CIC have been invited to curate a supporting exhibition of Contemporary British Printmakers for Delamore 2024 which will feature in their stable block exhibition area alongside regular participants South West Academy. As part of this, we have a limited number of “browser only” exhibition spaces available which we are pleased to be making […]

The Great Paignton Paint Out – Legacy Exhibition

The Great Paignton Paint Out took place at the end of September 2023 a weekend of outdoor art inspired by plein air tradition, that with the help of ten professional artists, took over the streets and seafront to show off Paignton as a creative town like you’d never seen it before! Now, we’re bringing together […]

Glass Fusing with Enamels Workshops

Glass artist and DAN member Steve Robinson has released several dates in 2024 for his popular classes and workshops which he runs at his professional studio at Steamer Quay in Totnes. Steve works in kiln-formed glass, and specialises in techniques using glass enamel powders to create wonderful colours and unique textures in the glass. Focussing […]

Devon artist to feature on Landscape Artist of the Year 2024

Earlier this year Devon based textile and mixed media artist Alison Whateley was selected to take part in Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the year. Her submission piece was ‘Otter Head’ which depicts the iconic red cliffs and scots pine trees at Budleigh Salterton. See her in action when the new series starts on Wednesday […]

Artist Robert Mountjoy shares his return to his roots with Teignmouth Art Society 25th October 2023

Sharing this post from @teignmouthartsociety “Last night was a fantastic opportunity to hear from a distinguished local artist Robert Mountjoy Hon.SWAc treated our members to a mesmerising dive into his art process. It was fascinating to see artworks from an early age that are now relevant to his latest project looking at the water around […]

Rain Proof the Roof Crowd Funder – Flameworks

Flameworks, Plymouth’s longest running creative arts workshops and studios, is launching its Crowd Funder with an event at Cafe Momus on Saturday 11th November, 4pm – 9pm to raise £15,000 in funds so it can Rain Proof the Roof. 

Cafe Momus, 14-17 Manor Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 1TL 

Exhibition of new paintings by Rachael Bennett

I have an exhibition at Bracken Gallery in Bovey Tracey running through November and into December. Bracken have been my framers for nearly 20 years and I am so pleased they have now moved to a larger premises as it means they can show my big paintings! (and they also deserve to do well as […]

Female Life Models Wanted

We are looking for female life models to come and pose for our West Dartmoor life drawing sessions, near Tavistock, on Wednesday evenings. If you are interested you will either need to have some previous experience modelling for life drawing classes or be very ‘in’ your body, e.g. a dancer or regular yoga practitioner. If […]

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM – Open Studio Exhibtion Bideford

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Rosie and Red Art and Leather – open studios and exhibition. An open studio event: No 2 Nutaberry Yard is a working art and leather studio – a micro tannery, painting and printing studio, workshop / gallery space and leatherwork studio. Come and have a look at our work, and our space, […]

Heritage Walk & Contemporary Plein Air Masterclass with Jayne Farleigh

As part of “The Great Paignton Paint Out”, come and discover our Artist Heritage Trail and enjoy a contemporary take on plein air technique with professional artist Jayne Farleigh. Starting with a heritage walk around Paignton guaranteed to intrigue both seasoned locals and inquisitive visitors and concluding with an afternoon masterclass suitable for artists of […]

Weave a circular landscape

During Devon Open Studios I will be running two workshops. Wednesday 13th September 13.30 – 16.30. Wednesday 20th September 13.30 – 16.30. Cost £70 per person and includes afternoon tea and all materials required. I will do my best to accommodate dietary needs. There can be a space on the drive for Blue Badge holders […]

Wow I won something

I took part in a Seaton art society exhibition of which I am a member. I recently did an abstract art course. I really enjoyed the process and produced several pieces. So I decided to put five pieces into the exhibition. To my surprise and delight I won first prize in the abstract category.

New Book by Ann Blockley, Poetic Woods – experimental watercolour and collage

‘Poetic Woods – experimental watercolour and collage’ by Ann Blockley will be published by Batsford books on September 14th during Devon Open studios. Signed copies will be for sale at Ann’s studio in South Hams (venue PS7) from September 19th to 23rd, along with original paintings and collage work from the book.

New Exeter based artists collective – why not join!

Join us on 19 July at Exeter Phoenix Bar, 7:30 to 9pm. Exeter Artist’s Collective is a newly formed group of art graduates and practising artists. We provide a mutually supportive environment for artists of all disciplines who have a critical edge to their work. We are a small group at the moment and welcome […]

Developing Career Artists – 9 to 24 September

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 […]

Unearthing Dartmoor

Unearthing Dartmoor is an exhibition at the Princetown Visitor Centre, the creative collaboration of Devon Markmakers and Moor Poets. We have worked together on Dartmoor for over two years and you can see this beautiful work on show, enjoy the audio visual and discover the fabulous coffee table book we have produced. A large and varied body of artwork, […]

Josephine Grant, North Devon Woodblock Printmaker, Showcased on Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation.

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 […]

Established Gallery for sale (due to family circumstances)

After 8 years with an established positive presence in Teignmouth, due to changed family commitments, The Words & Pictures Gallery is for sale (the gallery remains open and running in the short to medium term until a new owner is found). The gallery is in a central position with good size front shop and window. […]

Metal Workshop Space available at Flameworks Plymouth

Studio to rent We have a metal working bay available to rent at Flameworks in Plymouth. Flameworks is a wonderful community of artists and makers with 20 workshop spaces looking over the sea in Devonport. It is a mixed studios space specialising in metal work, ceramics and glass work. The metal bay available is open […]

Unearthing Dartmoor – an exciting exhibition of artwork and poetry

This exhibition represents a large and varied body of poetry, artwork, prints and photographs chronicling and reflecting different dimensions of Dartmoor. It represents two years of collaborative work between poets from the local group, Moor Poets, working together with members of the local artist’s group, Contemporary Markmakers, while visiting many different sites on Dartmoor.  This […]