The Arts
| Artist / Venue | Information |
| Cornwall | |
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Cornwall is renowned for its artistic heritage and has been the inspiration for numerous artists for nearly 200 yrs. Locations such as St Ives and Newlyn attracted artists to Cornwall, not only for their magnificent land and seascapes but also for the amazing quality of the light |
| Devon | |
| Devon is a haven for the creative spirit - distinctive local crafts evoke images of rich red soil, lush pastures, blue skies and vibrant autumn colours whilst the performing arts and literary connections form part of Devon's rich heritage, writers, poets, artists, musicians, actors… | |
| Dorset | |
| Dorset has a flourishing arts and cultural scene with over five hundred venues, galleries, museums, libraries and craft centres including the largest open studios event in the UK and a thriving village hall arts network. There are thousands of artists, writers, performers and creative industries living in Dorset. | |
| Exeter | |
| Sir Thomas Bodley | Born on the corner of Gandy Street and the High Street in Exeter in 1545, Bodley went onto found the Bodleian Library in Oxford, one of the earliest public libraries in Europe, using much of his own money. |
| Edwin Lutyens | British architects, designed many English Country Houses. Famous for his Arts & Crafts style changing to a more Classical style in 1900's including Castle Drogo, Exeter which is the last castle to have been ever built in Britain. |
| Plymouth | |
| Sir Joshua Reynolds
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The 18th century painter and first President of the Royal Academy, was born in Plympton, Devon. |
| J M W Turner | Turners stayed in the Tamar Valley and produced a number of sketches and small side. Watercolours of the area as well as his famous oil painting "Crossing the Brook" which portrays New Bridge at Gunnislake and the surrounding valley seen from high above Blanchdown Farm on the Devon. |
| Ron Goodwin | Born in Plymouth, is best remembered for his rousing film scored and probably hi best known work was his music for the film "Battle of Britain". |
| Beryl Cook | Famous for her humorous paintings of people, lives and works in Plymouth where she remains fascinated by this naval port which is full of pubs, fishermen and sailors. |
| Robert Lenkiewicz | A man either loved or loathed, being one of those rare individuals who would always elicit a strong opinion from people. A prolific painter portraying the lives of people across society. He lived in Cornwall & Plymouth and is one of the South West's most celebrated artists. |
| Plymouth City Art Gallery | A large and important fine and decorative art collections across varying media. Works by Sir Joshua Reynolds. |
| Torbay | |
| Thomas Luny | Born in Teignmouth, joined the Royal Navy at the beginning of the French Revolutionary Wars in 1793-1810. He had to retire due to rheumatoid arthritis. His illness lead him to be confined to a wheelchair, due to the loss of the use of hands. To paint thereafter he had to strap paint brushed to his hands or use his wrists. |
| Cockington Court | Set amongst 450 acres of parkland. Studios and workshops demonstrate their skills. |
| Falmouth & Fowey | |
| Tate Gallery
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The Tate not only shows the best of C20 art in the areas and atmosphere in which it was created, but also has changing exhibitions of the best of contemporary Cornish art |
| Falmouth Art Gallery | The Town's art collection is one of the most important in Cornwall, and features works by major British artists including Sir Frank Brangwyn RA, Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Charles Napier Hemy RA, Dame Laura Knight RA, Sir Alfred Munnings RA, William Strang RA, Henry Scott Tuke RA, John William Waterhouse RA, George Frederick Watts RA. |
| National Maritime | Often carrying exhibitions of celebrated artists. |
| Museum Cornwall | |
| Mid Cornwall Galleries | Situated in a former Victorian school, the galleries area showcase for some of the finest contemporary British arts and crafts. |
| Trelissick Gallery | Housed within the grounds of Trelissick Garden the gallery is best known for its light, airy feel and commitment to helping the development of local artist, with a showcase for work by Cornwall Crafts Association Members. |
| Ilfracombe | |
| The Quay Restaurant
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Owned by artist Damien Hirst. |
| Broomhill International Art Gallery & Sculpture Garden | 300 sculptures by 60 sculptors set in seven acres of beautiful wooded grounds plus an art gallery. |
| Wrenford Bridge Pottery | Traditional pottery where age-old techniques are faithfully followed creating hand thrown and decorated pots from local clays. |
| Ruffen Common | Artists workshop, sculpture, ceramics Raku animal figurines and other art forms. The countryside, its animals and their habitats its speciality. |
| Landmark Theatre | Acclaimed by architects, performers and audiences. |
| Mounts Bay | |
| The Penlee Gallery | Changing exhibition of the work of the Newlyn School of Artists, which started the whole Cornish Art scene off. Most of the local museums specialise in one subject, an exception to this is Penlee Gallery & Museum which covers pre history and the evolution of social life and culture in Cornwall. The museum also possesses an art collection, focusing on the Newlyn School which includes famous artists such as Stanhope Forbes. |
| Newlyn Art Gallery | This was opened over a hundred years ago and since its opening has exhibited many local artists which it continues to do. |
| Minack Theatre | Panoramic views across some of Britain's finest coastline. This 'outdoor theatre in the cliff' provides a breathtaking setting for a season of travelling theatre, opera and music shows. |
| Tate St Ives & Barbara Hepworth Museum | offers an introduction to international modern and contemporary art in the unique cultural context of St Ives, including works from the Tate Collection. Tate St Ives also manages the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, which gives a remarkable insight into the work of one of Britain's most important 20th century sculptors. |
| Portland / Poole | |
| Poole Lighthouse Arts Centre | Home of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra the largest arts centre outside London with 669 seat theatre, 1500 seat concert hall, 150 seat studio, Dorset Opera. |
| Lulworth Castle |
Jousting Tournament. |
| Portland Sculpture & Quarry Trust | An artist led organisation, which has developed an international venue for sculpture in stone. |
| Abbotsbury | The Subtropical Gardens are a popular venue for events. Shakespeare plays are often performed. |
| Poole Pottery | All about individuality. Each piece is unique, a combination of contemporary design and traditional skills. Poole Pottery perfectly blends old and new, hand and machine, tradition and innovation. For more than 130 yrs Poole Pottery has produced the finest pieces and set new trends and fashions with its highly desirable pottery, now collected the world over. Today, Poole Pottery’s talented and experienced team of artists, designers and craftsman continue to lead the way in contemporary art pottery. Recent years have witnessed the launch of many new products to complement its current ranges, all designed and produced in Poole, all maintaining Poole Pottery's reputation for artistic excellence and innovation. |
| Dartmouth | |
| Simon Drew Gallery |
Original drawings, books and prints. The gallery also houses a collection of ceramics by well established craftspeople. The Rudge family, Laural Keeley and many others. |
| Coleton Fishacre | There are many buildings which are important in the world of G&S:- owned by Sir Rupert and Lady Dorothy D'Oyly Carte. |
| Dartington Cider Press | A village atmosphere offering a collection of glass, traditional and world crafts, jewellery, pottery. |
