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Ancient geology, Norwegian boatbuilding and Japanese folk history provide inspiration for Dorset’s artists

Dorset Art Weeks 202623 May – 7 June 2026 Norwegian boatbuilding, Japanese folk history and ancient geology have provided inspiration and techniques for some of the artists taking part in this year’s Dorset Art Weeks. More than 500 artists will be showing their work at almost 300 venues across the county for Dorset Art Weeks, anContinue reading “Ancient geology, Norwegian boatbuilding and Japanese folk history provide inspiration for Dorset’s artists”

Artists inspired by estuaries of the south west

Overwintering birds, expansive skyscapes, and rusting metal have all provided inspiration for artists featured in an exhibition celebrating the estuaries of the south west.

Drawings, prints, mosaics, ceramics, soundscapes and sculptures are included in ‘Time and Tide’ an exhibition at MAKE Southwest.

Women celebrate living by the sea for International Women’s Day

A group of women based in East Devon have created a radio programme about the sea for Occupy the Airwaves – a celebration of women’s voices for International Women’s Day, 8th March. Dreadnought South West will broadcast on the radio from 8am to midnight with a range of programmes, including an hour-long programme about living by theContinue reading “Women celebrate living by the sea for International Women’s Day”

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.

Artist on a mission to share nature jounaling with others

Alex Boon is passionate about nature journaling. He is on a mission to share with others the joy he finds in the small details of nature close to home.

Alex, a skilled artist and writer, believes that nature journaling is about the experience of creating and not necessarily about the quality of the content.

Creativity improves health and wellbeing

Creativity helps us feel healthier and happier. This video, which was released for Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, shows the work of a group of participants in a project which aimed to improve health and social connections.