Creative talent awards for Devon

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 […]

Artists welcome visitors behind the scenes

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. 

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 […]

Drawing Workshop

Looking to begin drawing or practice your current skills and develop new processes and techniques?Experiment and enjoy being creative with others on this drawing taster session. Wednesday 19 June £17.50 at Positive Light Projects, EX4 6RD View Henrietta’s work: @claveringart. Find out more 07833685093. [email protected]. POSITIVE LIGHT PROJECTS

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. […]

Dry point Engraving – one day Printmaking Workshop BIDEFORD

Dry Point Engraving PRINTMAKING DAY – 27th July, 10.30-4pm https://rosieburnsartist.com/product/dry-point-engraving-printmaking-day-27th-july-10-30-4pm/ PRINTMAKING – DRY POINT ENGRAVING ONE DAY WORKSHOP Saturday 27th July – a one day printmaking workshop 10.30am-4pm DRY POINT ENGRAVING Drypoint is a printmaking technique of the intaglio family, in which an image is incised into a plate (or “matrix”) with a hard-pointed “needle” […]

Bideford Life Drawing Day

Life Drawing Day Bideford Second Wed every month 2024 A relaxed day of life drawing, working from the nude, not a taught session. £25 half day £50 full day. If you would like tuition email [email protected], £40 for half day. Tables and chairs provided, please bring everything you would like to work with, the day […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Classes Bideford April / May 2024

https://rosieburnsartist.com/product-category/bookaclass/ Still Life Art Classes – Form and Colour II 4 week Art class looking at different media: introduction, information and practice with materials and techniques: relax and enjoy a creative session with like minded people: £120, bring all materials OR purchase full kit for £55. It Takes place on Tuesdays, 1030am -1pm, Tuesday 23rd […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Yealm Art Society – Workshop 4th Feb – Simon Young- Watercolour.

Yealm Art Society will be holding the following workshop Simon Young – Watercolour Painting: It’s not difficult- Trust me! This workshop is suitable for all abilities. It’s aim is to demonstrate that even with limited experience encouraging results be produced. To be held at Yealmpton Community Centre. For more information please email: yealmartsociety.com  

Yealm Art Society – Beginners Sessions

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 […]

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 […]