The Artizan Women’s Open Exhibition returns for 2026, continuing its dedicated mission to celebrate, amplify, and champion women artists in a diverse and inclusive showcase. Now an essential staple of our annual programme, the exhibition invites women from across the UK and beyond to share their unique perspectives, reflecting on themes of visibility, recognition, and equity in the contemporary arts. Celebrating International Women’s Day Launching on March 21st, this exhibition sets the stage for a five-week programme that acknowledges the unique journeys of women in the creative industries. By bringing together a curated selection of UK based artists, the showcase highlights the extraordinary contributions women continue to make to our cultural landscape. At a time when conversations around gender, representation, and artistic equity remain as urgent as ever, this exhibition provides a vital platform for discussion, connection, and inspiration. It is a space where the challenges of the past meet the creative triumphs of the present.

It feels like a real privilege to be able to keep Brenda Hartill’s work with us a little longer as we move into the new year. Brenda has had an extensive career spanning several decades as an experimental printmaker and mixed-media artist, widely known for her richly textured, embossed works that abstract the essence of the landscape. Working across collagraph, etching, encaustic, painting, and collage, her practice is driven by a fascination with erosion, weather patterns, growth formations, and the universal organic forms found in nature. These themes are expressed through intricate layers of material and texture, often enhanced with silver and gold leaf, creating luminous surfaces that shift with the light. Originally trained in theatrical design at the Central School of Art and Design, Hartill’s early career in stage lighting and set construction informs her approach to light and structure. Her work has evolved from careful, figurative drawing to an expressive, abstract visual language, where layering and materiality are central to her process. She describes her approach as sculptural, building up embossed surfaces, cutting, collaging, and carving into materials before adding colour, resulting in works that are as much about physicality as they are about image. “We’ve found ourselves repeatedly drawn to the sheer materiality of Brenda’s work; there is something so atmospheric in how she uses her background in theatrical design to "stage" these geological abstractions. we never tire of seeing how the light catches those metallic-leafed surfaces and the intricate, embossed textures she creates. It’s been a joy to have these complex weather patterns and natural formations on our walls, and we are so glad we have this extended window to share them with you in a fresh setting.” Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm or by appointment until the end of January.

Now in its third landmark year, the Contemporary British Printmakers exhibition returns to Delamore Arts. Since its debut in 2024, this showcase has grown into a highly anticipated part of the Delamore programme, establishing a dedicated space to celebrate the intricate, tactile, and masterful world of original print. Building on the success of our previous collections, the 2026 exhibition continues to challenge the misconceptions of the medium. Printmaking is far more than reproduction; it is a primary art form—as vital as oil on canvas or bronze in the round. This year, we delve deeper into the interplay between tradition and the avant-garde, featuring artists who respect the thousand-year history of the craft while pushing the boundaries of what is possible today. From the bold, graphic relief of woodcuts and linocuts to the atmospheric depth of etchings, lithography, and monotypes, the works on display represent a pinnacle of technical discipline. Visitors will explore a curated selection where every mark is a deliberate act of foresight, and every final piece is the result of a transformative journey through the press. Artizan Collective is honoured to continue our collaboration with Delamore Arts. Together, we celebrate the extraordinary creatives who are not just maintaining the heritage of printmaking but are actively shaping its future.

As we move into January, we are pleased to be continuing with Jo McChesney’s exhibition for a little longer, This exhibition brings together works that demonstrate Jo's constant source of inspiration, the natural world, with trees, weather and water a recurrent theme. From the changing light of dense woodland, to starkly lit trees against a bright sky, her work often focuses on transient moments in time, such as ripples on water, or drawing attention to unnoticed fleeting happenings, the tiny explosions and drift of seed heads, carried by air currents. She uses collected drawings and juxtaposes these with memories of time and place. Often the images are not fully realised at the stage of carving and can evolve and change through the process of the cutting. Each print is burnished by hand which allows the soft texture of the wood to emerge. 'It has been such a calm, grounding presence in our main gallery; we’ve personally found ourselves drawn to the way Jo captures those "unnoticed" moments, like the soft drift of seed heads or ripples on water. There is a real sincerity in her process, where the images evolve as she carves, and we love that you can actually see the soft texture of the wood emerging where she has burnished the prints by hand.” Jo's exhibition will be hosted in our main gallery space whilst in our Courtyard Gallery we will be showing works of Brenda Hartill from her Retrospective Exhibition with us last July. Each space will also feature specially selected 3D works from our permanent collection. Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm or by appointment until the end of February

What Matters Most? a bold and energetic showcase of work by students from University Centre South Devon. What Matters Most? This is the reflective question that 6 Degrees South have aimed to answer in their upcoming exhibition, resulting in a showcase of art that conveys a wide curiosity and appreciation for the world around us. What Matters Most? is a variety of intimate and heartfelt contemplations, from discussing personal encounters with solitude, the unseen depths of mental health, the concept of identity and the importance of preserving our environment and the future. This exhibition aims to reconcile multiple personal topics through a multitude of techniques and materials, curating a reflective atmosphere that authentically expresses the hopes and aspirations of 6 Degrees South. 6 Degrees South is a collective of six artists graduating from FdA Contemporary Arts Practice, who have worked on numerous collaborative projects during their time studying together. This exhibition makes the important and transitional journey from practicing artists to rising professionals. Featuring Eve Butler, Joanna Ward, Mason Johnstone, Samuel Bailey-Merritt, Ruby Brown and Azriel Silvester.

Following its highly successful debut in 2025, The Kiln Room returns to Delamore Arts for 2026. Curated by Artizan Collective, this dedicated showcase has quickly become a cornerstone of our programme, offering a specialised look at the vibrant and tactile world of contemporary ceramics. Building on the momentum of its first year, the 2026 exhibition further explores the "dynamic possibilities" of the medium. The Kiln Room serves as a sophisticated companion to the wider Delamore sculpture programme, focusing specifically on the intimate and intricate nature of ceramic art. This year’s curation features an expanded range of work, including: •Functional & Decorative Forms: Exquisite pots and vessels that honour the heritage of utility. •Sculptural Clay: Bold, non-functional works that push the material into the realm of fine art. •Experimental Surfaces: A focus on innovative glazes, raw textures, and the unpredictable "alchemy" of the firing process. Ceramics is a medium defined by the four elements—earth, water, air, and fire. In 2026, we highlight artists who master this ancient dialogue while introducing modern perspectives. From the rhythmic precision of wheel-thrown forms to the organic soulfulness of hand-built pieces, the exhibition demonstrates how clay continues to evolve as a vital medium for contemporary storytelling. The return of The Kiln Room underscores Artizan Collective’s commitment to showcasing the very best of British craft. By providing a dedicated space for ceramic excellence, we invite visitors to move beyond the surface and immerse themselves in the weight, texture, and narrative depth of each piece. Whether you are a seasoned collector of studio pottery or a newcomer to the medium, the 2026 edition of The Kiln Room offers a fresh encounter with the enduring allure of clay.