We’re delighted to announce this year’s Emerging Artist Bursary Award winners. Bursaries are aimed at those taking their first steps into professional arts practice, returning to creative practice after a career break or change, or currently taking their art in a new direction. The award aims to nurture and encourage new talent to take the […]
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At TAAG, Teignmouth. This summer, Devon Artist Network presents Devon Now!, an exhibition featuring the work of 45 Devon Artist Network members from across the county. Showcasing over 100 artworks across a wide range of media, the exhibition offers a vibrant snapshot of the talent, diversity and creativity of Devon’s artist community. Discover new work, […]
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Devon Open Studios 2026 We are delighted to launch a new partnership with Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) and The Beehive, Honiton as part of Devon Open Studios 2026. This opportunity offers 10 artists the chance to exhibit their work across these two established venues, while also taking part in Devon Open Studios. Selected artists will […]
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🗓 17th March, 6–7pm, Online (Zoom) We’re hosting an informal online Q&A for artists who are curious about Devon Open Studios — whether you’re considering applying for the first time or have taken part before and have questions. This is your chance to meet some of the team behind Devon Open Studios and ask anything you’d […]
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Artists Jacqueline Seviour reflects on the year following her award, and how it supported not just her work, but her confidence, connections and professional identity. “Since receiving the Devon Open Studios Emerging Artist Bursary, I’ve had time to reflect on just how transformative the experience has been — both in my creative practice and in my journey […]
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During Devon Open Studios, artists across the county will be inviting people to see how they work. The event is an opportunity to meet the artists, hear about their inspiration and take a peek inside their studios.
Artists and makers will be demonstrating and showcasing their work in attics, sheds, galleries and other creative spaces. The art and craft on display will include jewellery, sculpture, printing, drawing, painting, ceramics, glass and handmade paper.
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Artists all over the county are busy making work to show to visitors during this year’s Open Studios. As well as the many experienced artists taking part, there is a range of new talent. Five artists have been awarded Emerging Artist Bursaries, which are aimed at those taking their first steps into professional arts practice, […]
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Join us for a Devon Artist Networking Event on Thursday, 3rd April at Positive Lights in Exeter, hosted in partnership with Positive Lights and Double Elephant. Event Details: Date & Time: Thursday 3rd April, 6 – 8pm Location: Positive Light Projects, 184-187 Sidwell St, Exeter EX4 6RDE RSVP: info@devonartistnetwork The evening is all about making—because we’re artists, after all! Roll up your sleeves and make some beautiful […]
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In celebration of Devon Artist Network’s milestone 21st anniversary, we are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for early-career artists (or those returning after a break) to showcase their work in the heart of Honiton during Devon Open Studios 2025. In collaboration with Devon Artist Network, Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) and The Beehive Centre are looking for 5 talented artists to exhibit in […]
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Networking Event: Shining a Light on Torbay – Helping to Build Visibility & Connections. Welcome to our upcoming networking event where we will be shining a light on all the amazing things happening in Torbay! Join us on Wed Mar 19 2025 at 18:00 at the beautiful Redcliffe Hotel, Paignton. This is a great opportunity […]
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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 […]
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Curious about Devon Open Studios and how you can take part? Join our online Q&A session and get all the answers you need about the county’s biggest studio event! 📅 Date: Tuesday 04 March 🕒 Time: 18:00 – 19:00📍 Online. Free to attend – Booking Essential This session is designed to give you everything you want to know about Devon Open Studios, including:🎨 How to take part and […]
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Devon Open Studios is featured in the September edition of Devon Life magazine, so do pick up your copy to read more. You can find out about Georgi Gilpin’s old journals, how Jacqueline Seviour uses glass as her canvas and Octavia Madden’s creative exploration of lichens. Willow Taylor and Angela Rimmer are inspired by the […]
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Devon Artist Network has made five awards which support artists to take part in this year’s Open Studios in September. The Emerging Artist Bursaries are awarded to help artists take their creativity in a new direction or to support recently qualified artists taking their first professional steps. The five bursary winners will be amongst more […]
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Artists all over Devon will be throwing open their doors and inviting people to look behind the scenes of an artist’s studio.
The county’s creative people will be demonstrating and showcasing their work in attics, sheds, galleries and other creative spaces. The art and craft on display will include drawing, painting, sculpture, tapestry, ceramics, jewellery and glasswork.
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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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