Until 4 December
Pop-Up Vintage. Open every day from 10.00am -4.00pm. Beautifully curated vintage and retro treasures for a truly sustainable Christmas. Sourced, cleaned, repaired and upcycled so that you don’t have to. “Those that know…know.” Malthouse Gallery, Town Mill, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU.
6 – 7 December
Winter Show Prints Liz Somerville, Ceramics Sarah Gee and Katie Shields. North Eggardon Farm, DT6 3ST. Ironwork, Colleen du Pon, Mappercombe Yard, DT6 3SS. 11am – 5pm.
Until 20 December
An exhibition of paintings by Helen Garrett with poetry by Kate Innes. Each of Helen’s paintings is a unique exploration of the ever-transforming contexts in which we find ourselves. Touching the edges of philosophy, archaeology and physics, the work becomes a vehicle for contemplation as we reflect on the human experience. Helen is particularly interested in the link between ancient times and the present through material and place, both in the UK and in the Aegean. Kate’s work in poetry and fiction is inspired by her background working in archaeology and museums. She seeks out the stories held within places and objects – exploring the physical and spiritual lives of our ancestors. 10am-4pm, Tue-Sat. Free (voluntary donation to BAC) Primordial Dance. The Allsop Gallery, Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NR.
Rock Paper Scissors, a group exhibition exploring the subtle negotiations of imagination, play and material transformation that shape human and artistic interaction. Bringing together the works of twelve leading contemporary artists, the exhibition mimics the universal playground game it borrows its name from – distilling decisions into simple gestures. The artists featured, Kate MccGwire, Ted Rogers, Susanna Bauer, Alice Freeman, Anya Paintsil, Darren Appiagyei, Hana Moazzeni (Previously Shahnavaz), Nicholas Lees, Hew Locke, Dean Coates, Peter Randall-Page, and Amy Stephens work in various forms, spanning sculpture, painting, textile, ceramics and installation. Materials emerge as metaphors associated with endurance, transience, and transformation, inviting viewers to consider how seemingly simple acts of choice and competition can reveal deeper structures of balance, vulnerability, and adaptation. Just as each move in the game both dominates and surrenders, the works in this exhibition also engage in cycles of tension and resolution, celebrating the resourcefulness of creativity and the possibility of creating something almost from nothing. Opening hours Thursday 11-4, Friday 11-4, Saturday 11-3. Or by appointment, please email info@closeltd.com The exhibition will also be open from 8 – 17 January 2026. CLOSE Gallery, Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset TA3 6AE. info@closeltd.com. Tel. +44 (0)1823 480 350.
Until 24 December
Present Makers 2025 Exhibition of hand-crafted, contemporary gifts including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints, wood and glass as well as unique Christmas cards, and decorations showcasing the work of South West makers. Tuesday to Saturday, 10 to 5. Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX. thelmahulbert.com / 01404 45006. Free admission.
Until, 4 January
Quentin Blake: A Christmas Carol This winter, The Sherborne invites visitors into a uniquely magical experience: an intimate, candlelit display of Sir Quentin Blake’s original illustrations for Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol—exhibited on the historic site where Dickens himself delivered a celebrated public reading of the story in 1854. The Sherborne, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3JG. https://thesherborne.uk.
Until 10 January 2026
A Life Outside: Hope Bourne on Exmoor. Exhibition offers a new appraisal of the work and life of Exmoor writer and artist Hope Bourne. Created in partnership with The Exmoor Society which cares for The Hope L. Bourne Collection. This exhibition considers Bourne’s status as one of the West Country’s most significant nature writers, whose work and way of life are especially prescient in this time of advancing environmental crisis. It draws on new research by writer and Guardian Country Diarist Sara Hudston, whose book A Life Outside: Hope Bourne on Exmoor will be published next year. Sara is co-curating the exhibition with Kate Best, for the South West Heritage Trust. Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury is open Tuesday – Saturday 10.00 am – 5.00 pm. For more information visit SRLM.ORG.UK.
Radiance celebrates the variety and wonder of Sladers Yard’s artists, along with a special selection of work by Bridport artist Hugh Dunford Wood. With new work by established painters and printmakers, the gallery is showing rediscovered paintings in the case of Alfred Stockham. Two brilliant ceramic artists new to the gallery, include the intriguing forms of Emily Myers and the delightful figures of Derek Matthews, who join a fabulous selection of ceramics. As Petter Southall’s work becomes more playful and adventurous, there are lamp bases, low tables, console tables and dining tables plus sculpture in wood alongside his remarkable range of handmade chairs. Richly coloured woven textiles, scarves, throws and cushions, books, cards and posters offer something for every budget. Sladers Yard Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery, Cafe Sladers, West Bay, Bridport Dorset DT6 4EL. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 4.30pm. t: 01308 459511 gallery@sladersyard.co.uk sladersyard.co.uk.
24 January – 3 May 2026
Grayson Perry: Aspects of Myself A new exhibition of one of Britain’s most influential contemporary artists. Standard ticket – £7, Book online – £6, NUS cardholders and MA Members – £4, ArtFund – £3, Under 19s and carers free. Some works in the exhibition will depict adult themes. The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery is Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX. 01392 265858.
