Capturing the Cornish coast on canvas
Amanda Hoskin will show a new body of work at Lighthouse Gallery in Penzance this spring, coinciding with the gallery’s 20th anniversary.
Art
Historic Painting School Seeks New Director
The St Ives School of Painting is seeking a new Director to lead it into the latest phase of its long history. The new Director will become the principal of one of Cornwall’s leading cultural institutions, the fundamental aim of which is to enrich people’s …
Showcasing the next generation of artistic talent
A historic art school in West Cornwall has introduced the next phase of an innovative, free Youth Program, giving both local and national young artists the opportunity to exhibit work in the cultural heart of Cornwall. The St Ives School of Painting, which is a …
Solo exhibition highlights the plight of the bumblebee
This November, acclaimed Cornwall-based artist Catherine Hyde will use her biannual solo exhibition at Lighthouse Gallery in Penzance to highlight the plight of the buff-tailed bumblebee. With all the power and erudition of an accomplished visual storyteller, in ‘The Golden Hours’ Catherine will take gallery …
Replacing a lost arts education for the Covid-19 generation
The St Ives School of Painting, a historic painting School and a registered charity, has extended its provision for young people with an ambitious online youth programme. The School, which has been teaching students in the renown Porthmeor Studios for over 80 years, stepped up …
Eye-catching range of beers celebrates St Agnes
A range of craft beers which has gradually been released throughout the year welcomes a fourth addition this month, completing the series. Cove by The Driftwood Spars Brewery celebrates the village of St Agnes in all its glory; stunning coastal scenery, historic locations, local ingredients, …
Feels Like Home: Gemma Pearce at Lighthouse Gallery
This June one of Cornwall’s most popular contemporary artists – Gemma Pearce – returns for a major solo exhibition at Lighthouse Gallery. Another View is a new body of work by an artist whose distinctive still life paintings have captured the imagination of many. The …
Popular Artist Returns With Solo Show
Landscape artist Amanda Hoskin will present a new body of work at a solo show at The Lighthouse Gallery in Penzance this spring, in which she returns to her favourite views of the West Cornish coast and the Isles of Scilly. Opening on 23rd March …
‘Feast & Flames’ At The Leach Pottery
The Leach Pottery will host a unique exhibition opening this November, as the world-famous pottery studio teams up with Scarlet Wines and Secret Orchard Cider for a night of fire-lit art, food and drink. Guests at the evening launch of ‘Teachers’ Pots’ on 3rd November will be able …
Breaking Out Of The Gallery: Top Artists On Show At Local Cafe
Scarlet Wines, a café, wine bar and deli in Lelant, has attracted a string of top local artists for its latest monthly exhibition, which has been curated by St Ives painter Iona Sanders. ‘Friends Of Scarlet’ features Anthony Frost, Luke Frost, Sue Bleakley, Rod Walker, Bob …