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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”

Meet the artists

Devon Open Studios6-21 September 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, galleriesContinue reading “Meet the artists”

Historic route inspires artists

Granite, gorse, and boat graveyards have all inspired a group of artists and poets who have been exploring a historic transport route from Dartmoor to Teignmouth.

More than 20 creatives have been walking together over the last few months, delving into the heritage, landscape and geography from moor to sea.

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.

New exhibition showcases stories of Exeter’s paper making heritage

A sculptural paper installation and a fictional sound story are helping to reveal the tales behind Exeter’s paper making past.

Double Elephant Print Workshop will be showcasing the fascinating discoveries made during Paper and Print – a year-long community research project into Exeter’s paper mills.

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.