1 – 11 July
Five go back to Lyme: the eponymous five artists are delighted to return to their favourite gallery to exhibit their latest work. Alison Summerfield, Liz Vonberg, Lynsey Pickwell, Lesley Hook & Susan Paradise display a diverse collection of talents making for a stunning and colourful exhibition in oils, acrylic, mixed media, silk & printing. Malthouse Gallery, Town Mill, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU Open daily 10am to 4.30pm. 01297 444042 www.townmill.org.uk.
2 – 7 July
Loose Threads Kate Dowty An exhibition of contemporary wallhangings and related items, some new, others made over the last 25 years by this Bridport based textile artist. The combination of fabrics (many of which are hand painted or dyed) with dense stitching results in a wonderfully tactile surface. Many of the artworks on show are inspired by the local environment; all are a riot of colour and texture. Eype Centre for the Arts, St Peter’s Church, Mount Lane, Eype, Bridport, DT6 6AR (for sat nav use DT6 6AP). 11am – 5pm daily (4.30pm Sunday) Free entry. Free parking. www.katedowty.com www.eypechurcharts.co.uk.
Until 3 July
Mark Coreth, The Jerram Gallery, Half Moon St, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3LN. +44 (0)1935 815261. info@jerramgallery.com. Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm.
Until 5 July
2024 Annual Open Art Competition. A display of selected work from the Arts Centre’s annual judged art competition. Celebrating the work of established and emerging artists living and working in the South West. All pieces chosen by an invited judging panel with work from many different art genres and media. Announcement of winners: Wednesday June 12 from 5pm. All welcome to attend. Free entry. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Open Tuesday – Saturday. 9.30am – 3pm. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com
Until 6 July
THG Open Winners’ exhibitions Sharon James #artistmother / Kyle Baker. Exhibition of new work by THG OPEN 2023 winner Sharon James featuring strongly figurative paintings presenting domestic family life. Lower Gallery – exhibition by photographer Kyle Baker, winner of Best Emerging Artist. Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm. Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com. 01404 45006.
Until 7 July
Spring 2024 mixed exhibition; by gallery artists & guest artists. This mixed exhibition features over a dozen of gallery artists, plus four guest artists, including a range of sculptures, oils, and prints. Devon-based Mary Gillett will be exhibiting a series of her collagraphs along with the corresponding plate for each work. Alongside these will be other prints from Dorset-based Colin Moore and Bristol based Ruth Ander. Many other artists will also be exhibiting their various sculptures, ceramics, and oils including Johannes von Stumm, Alison Wear, and Phillippa Headley. A new guest artist will be pieces by renowned sculptor Almuth Tebbenhoff. Tincleton Gallery, The Old School House, Tincleton, nr Dorchester, DT2 8QR. Opening / performance times: 10am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday or weekdays by appointment. 01305 848 909. www.tincletongallery.com.
Until 12 July
Andrew Coates The Joy of Realism. For ‘The Joy of Realism’ Andrew has produced a set of paintings centred around the Otter Valley and surrounding woodland in East Devon, a favourite location of his. As a contrast to this he has also revisited his popular small urban landscapes as viewed from the air, which we have titled his “Metropolis” series. Marine House at Beer 01297 625257. info@marinehouseatbeer.co.uk.
Sea Cliffs Vanessa Gardner recent paintings and drawings. Yo Thom studio pottery and Petter Southall furniture. Clean lines, dynamic surfaces and thrilling coastal subject matter are defining features of all three of the artists in this exhibition. Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery West Bay Bridport Dorset DT6 4EL Open: Mon to Sat 10–4.30pm. All work can be viewed and bought on www.sladersyard.co.uk t: 01308 459511 e: gallery@sladersyard.co.uk.
Until 19 July
2024 Annual Open Art Competition. A display of selected work from the Arts Centre’s annual judged art competition. Celebrating the work of established and emerging artists living and working in the South West. All pieces chosen by an invited judging panel with work from many different art genres and media. Free entry. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Open Tuesday – Saturday. 9.30am – 3pm. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com
Until 20 July
Abstracting Lyme’s Past In this exhibition the artists in the Lyme Regis Abstract Art Group take inspiration from the collections in the Lyme Regis Museum in order to produce an intriguing display of original work. Rotunda Gallery, Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk.
‘Into the Unknown’ Local Somerset watercolour artist Moish Sokal will be back at East Lambrook Manor Gardens celebrating 30 years of showing his work in the gardens’ Malthouse Gallery. Following the sudden death of his wife last year Sokal travelled to his native Israel and then on to Australia, where he also lived for many years, to reflect on the past and find solace in painting familiar scenes. New work includes paintings of his favourite Somerset countryside and a new subject – flowers. “I never saw myself as a flower painter but I thought, it’s time.” The Malthouse Gallery, East Lambrook Manor Gardens, East Lambrook, Somerset TA13 5HH Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm, www.eastlambrook.com Entry free.
20 July – 31 August
seam collective: A Visible Thread. Through a diverse range of textile disciplines and perspectives, this exhibition brings together the work from 15 seam artists to stimulate thought, connection and conversation. Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm. Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com. 01404 45006.
22 July – 2 August
Landmarks: the Colours and Patterns of Dorset – an exhibition of vibrant paintings by Hilary Buckley. After a very successful first solo exhibition last summer, this will be the second exhibition of vibrant paintings by Hilary Buckley, a Lyme-Regis-based artist, who specialises in depicting the local Dorset landscape in her own colourful style. For more information visit dorset-artist.uk. The Malthouse Gallery, Town Mill, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU. Daily 10.00am to 5.00pm. Free admission. Contact: 01297 444111. Website: Dorset-artist.uk
22 July – 24 August
‘By Invitation’ An exhibition featuring invited artists centring around a nature theme. Free entry. Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Open Tuesday – Saturday. 9.30am – 3pm. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com
23 July – 13 September
Mapping the Undercliffs Nature Reserve. A refreshing new way for us to look at the Dorset and Devon coastal paths is offered in this fascinating collection of images and strip maps hand-drawn by nature journaling artist Alex Boon, who spent a year documenting the pathways, wildlife and landmarks of the Undercliffs Nature Reserve. Be inspired to replicate Alex’s journeys with your own coastal adventure. Rotunda Gallery, Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk
26 July – 5 August
Time by the Sea An exhibition of paintings by Richard Corbett. A collection of paintings inspired by the artist’s walks by the sea and through the coastal landscape of West Dorset and South Goa. He tries to capture the sense of space, atmosphere and emotion that the coast evokes – a place to be immersed in Nature. This exhibition is in support of The Living Tree charity, helping people live well with and beyond cancer. Eype Centre for the Arts, St. Peter’s Church Mount Lane. Eype. Bridport, Dorset DT6 6AR 10:30- 4:30. https://richard-corbett-artist.sumupstore.com/
