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Artist Trail Experience a weekend of outdoor art inspired by the plein air tradition, as ten professional artists take over the Torbay coastline to capture our local landscape, inviting you to see familiar surroundings through entirely fresh, creative eyes. Ten professional artists will be working on location, mapping the landscape between the historic grounds of Torre Abbey and the iconic Pavilion. Will you stumble across a couple of them, or walk the whole route? Whichever it is, you will discover the natural beauty of the Bay and see the coastline - and these anchor heritage landmarks - in a new light. The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out Artist Trail follows the Art on Your Doorstep route and the Agatha Christie Mile, taking in the open spaces of the seafront. There are ten artists to meet, all stationed at key vantage points with unique views, including Princess Gardens, the historic facade of the Pavilion, and the surroundings of Agatha’s Bench. Walk the trail, engage with the practitioners, and see our familiar coastal landscape from a fresh artistic perspective. What to Expect Full event details including trail artists, map, and other activities will be announced here soon! RSVP on Facebook Let us know you'll be exploring the trail on Saturday 5th September! The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out takes over the seafront from 5th–6th September. Look out for artists working on location, or have a go at capturing the landscape yourself during the Sunday Mass Paint Out. For tips on getting creative outdoors and to find out more about the full schedule of events, head to artizangallery.co.uk/paintout26. The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out builds upon the legacy of the Art on Your Doorstep Trail and looks forward to the future of Torquay Pavilion and its restoration programme. Produced by Artizan Collective and the Pavilion Creative Engagement Group. Events Day 2: Mass Paint Out - Sunday 6th, 10:00-16:00 - Take part in a celebration of creative community and join the Mass Paint Out on Torre Abbey's Upper Meadow. https://www.art-hub.co.uk/post/day-2-mass-paint-out-the-great-torre-abbey-paint-out Day 2: Plein Air Art Comp - Sunday 6th, 10:00-17:00 - Torbay's first plein air art competition. Set in the stunning Torre Abbey grounds, there's loads to be inspired by, with a cash price, professional judges and youth categories. https://www.art-hub.co.uk/events-1/the-torbay-plein-air-comp Volunteers If you're interested to support the event, we have a range of volunteer opportunities across the weekend. Get in touch with volunteer@artizangallery.co.uk to sign up. The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out is a celebration of Torquay heritage and two of our best loved historic sites, Torre Abbey and Torquay Pavilion. The event is organised by Torre Abbey, Torquay Pavilion Creative Engagement Group, and Artizan Collective. #PaintOut #TorreAbbey #Pavilion #ArtizanCollective

Mass Paint Out Experience a weekend of outdoor art inspired by the plein air tradition, as the creative focus moves to the historic grounds of Torre Abbey, reviving the beloved community spirit of the Paignton Paint Out for a full day of open-air making. The historic upper meadow will be transformed into an expansive open studio for our community Mass Paint Out, for absolutely everyone to participate and get creative outdoors. Whether you paint regularly, prefer sketching on a tablet, or have never taken your supplies beyond the kitchen table, you are welcome to bring your preferred materials and join in. To provide practical inspiration, still life and movement setups will be positioned across the landscape, alongside free art packs to encourage children and families to get outdoors and create together. What to Expect Activities, event map and timings will be announced here soon! RSVP on Facebook Let us know you'll be painting with us on Sunday 6th September! The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out takes over the seafront from 5th–6th September. Look out for artists working on location, or have a go at capturing the landscape yourself during the Sunday Mass Paint Out. For tips on getting creative outdoors and to find out more about the full schedule of events, head to artizangallery.co.uk/paintout26. The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out builds upon the legacy of the Art on Your Doorstep Trail and looks forward to the future of Torquay Pavilion and its restoration programme. Produced by Artizan Collective and the Pavilion Creative Engagement Group. Events Day 1: Artist Trail - Saturday 5th, 10:30-16:00 - Discover a heritage trail brought to life through the eyes of artists, from Torquay Train Station to Torquay Pavilion, via the grounds of Torre Abbey. https://www.art-hub.co.uk/post/day-1-artist-trail-the-great-torre-abbey-paint-out Day 2: Plein Air Art Comp - Sunday 6th, 10:00-17:00 - Torbay's first plein air art competition. Set in the stunning Torre Abbey grounds, there's loads to be inspired by, with a cash price, professional judges and youth categories. https://www.art-hub.co.uk/events-1/the-torbay-plein-air-comp Volunteers If you're interested to support the event, we have a range of volunteer opportunities across the weekend. Get in touch with volunteer@artizangallery.co.uk to sign up. The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out is a celebration of Torquay heritage and two of our best loved historic sites, Torre Abbey and Torquay Pavilion. The event is organised by Torre Abbey, Torquay Pavilion Creative Engagement Group, and Artizan Collective. #PaintOut #TorreAbbey #Pavilion #ArtizanCollective

The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out The Torbay Paint Out series is returning! Three years after our first event in Paignton, we are pleased to announce The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out, taking place on the 5th and 6th of September. Building upon the legacy of the Art on Your Doorstep trail, this weekend is all about getting art out into the open, celebrating our coastal landscape, and honouring two of our most iconic heritage landmarks - the rich history of Torre Abbey and the future restoration of the Pavilion. On Saturday, walk the Plein Air Artist Trail to see ten professional artists at work on location between Torre Abbey and The Pavilion, inviting you to see our familiar surroundings through fresh, creative eyes. On Sunday, the creative energy moves to the Abbey’s upper meadow. Bring your preferred materials for our community Mass Paint Out, featuring live still life and movement setups across the landscape alongside free art packs for families. For those wanting a challenge, we’re also hosting Torbay's first formal Plein Air Art Competition, tasking artists of all levels and mediums with a strict four-hour timed window to create new works capturing Torre Abbey and its surroundings. Whether you are an established professional or just want to get outdoors and have a go, everyone is welcome. Events Day 1: Artist Trail - Saturday 5th, 10:30-16:00 - Discover a heritage trail brought to life through the eyes of artists, from Torquay Train Station to Torquay Pavilion, via the grounds of Torre Abbey. https://www.art-hub.co.uk/post/day-1-artist-trail-the-great-torre-abbey-paint-out Day 2: Mass Paint Out - Sunday 6th, 10:00-16:00 - Take part in a celebration of creative community and join the Mass Paint Out on Torre Abbey's Upper Meadow. https://www.art-hub.co.uk/post/day-2-mass-paint-out-the-great-torre-abbey-paint-out Day 2: Plein Air Art Comp - Sunday 6th, 10:00-17:00 - Torbay's first plein air art competition. Set in the stunning Torre Abbey grounds, there's loads to be inspired by, with a cash price, professional judges and youth categories. https://www.art-hub.co.uk/events-1/the-torbay-plein-air-comp Volunteers If you're interested to support the event, we have a range of volunteer opportunities across the weekend. Get in touch with volunteer@artizangallery.co.uk to sign up. Produced by Artizan Collective and the Pavilion Creative Engagement Group. #PaintOut #TorreAbbey #Pavilion #ArtizanCollective

Arts and culture content from Torbay's talented artists and cultural organisations. Welcome to Arthub. Now Showing Peninsula: The South-West Open 2026 Find Out More For over a decade, our annual Summer Open has been a cornerstone of the Artizan calendar, bringing an incredible array of artistic talent to the English Riviera. This year, we are shifting our focus to explore a specific narrative dedicated to the unique spirit of our region. Peninsula: The South-West Open 2026 brings together national and local artists responding directly to the physical, cultural, and historic characteristics of the South-West. Grounded in the dramatic landscapes, tactile materials, and the legendary quality of light that defines the peninsula. Join us this summer to experience a visual journey through the South-West, celebrating the landscapes and light that inspire us. The exhibition will launch on 25th July 6 – 8 pm and run from 26th July – 4th September Wednesday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm or by appointment. 📅 undefined Closed 7 Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UW Current Exhibition: Standard Opening Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Artizan Printmaking & Sculpture Gallery 🔴 Closed Our Venues Unit 5, Fleet Walk, 74 Fleet St, Torquay TQ2 5EB Current Exhibition: Standard Opening Hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:00 Thursday: 10:00 - 16:00 Friday: 10:00 - 16:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00 Artizan Collective Gallery 🔴 Closed Artizan Collective Studios Unit 5, Fleet Walk, 74 Fleet St, Torquay TQ2 5EB Current Artists Studios Alexandra Robb Olya Baklan Hannah Taylor Grace Clifford Natalia Caballero Lopez Wojciech Jaguzny 📅 undefined For over a decade, our annual Summer Open has been a cornerstone of the Artizan calendar, bringing an incredible array of artistic talent to the English Riviera. This year, we are shifting our focus to explore a specific narrative dedicated to the unique spirit of our region. Peninsula: The South-West Open 2026 brings together national and local artists responding directly to the physical, cultural, and historic characteristics of the South-West. Grounded in the dramatic landscapes, tactile materials, and the legendary quality of light that defines the peninsula. Join us this summer to experience a visual journey through the South-West, celebrating the landscapes and light that inspire us. The exhibition will launch on 25th July 6 – 8 pm and run from 26th July – 4th September Wednesday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm or by appointment. Peninsula: The South-West Open 2026 📍 Artizan Collective Filter Button Filter Button Filter Button 📅 undefined Step through the gateway into an intriguing exploration of botanical duality. Poison Garden: Healing or Deadly brings together resident and invited artists in a collaborative exhibition rooted in the two-sided nature of flora. Every plant holds the potential to be either a remedy or a poison—equally beautiful or unsettling depending on perspective, proportion, and narrative. Local Roots & Historical Inspiration The theme resonates deeply with Torquay’s heritage. During WWI, Torquay's most famous resident, Agatha Christie, volunteered at the Red Cross Hospital in Torquay Town Hall before working as an apothecary's assistant in the dispensary. Surrounded by glass tinctures, her precise understanding of botanical toxins directly influenced her writing—earning her debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, a rare review in the Pharmaceutical Journal for its accurate depiction of strychnine poisoning. This delicate balance between remedy and ruin is woven right into the Devon landscape: Foxglove: Contains compounds capable of stopping a heart, yet serves as the origin of digoxin, a crucial modern heart medication. English Yew: Lethal alkaloids once tipped Celtic weapons, yet bark compounds later yielded vital chemotherapy treatments. Deadly Nightshade: A staple of crime folklore that provides modern paramedics with atropine to restart failing hearts. "We want to highlight that plants are striking, mysterious, poisonous, and healing—often all at once," the artists explain. "It depends entirely on your perception and approach: the perspective from which you research them, the proportions you choose to emphasize, and the narrative you weave around them." Exhibition will launch 11th September Exhibition dates: 12th September – 11th October Wednesday – Sunday 11 am – 4 pm Poison Garden - Healing or Deadly 📍 Artizan Collective Filter Button Filter Button Filter Button Exhibitions Collapsible text is great for longer section titles and descriptions. It gives people access to all the info they need, while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, or set your text box to expand on click. Write your text here... Filter Button Text2 Button Text1 Art

Browse profiles and artworks of our member artists. We work with hundreds of artists each year with a select few joining us as member artists here on our website. With over 1000 works available to view on the site and 60+ artist profiles to enjoy, we're sure you'll find something of interest. support independent artists discover original work from our members... Featured Artist View Exhibitions love what you find... ...affordably shipped... ...a gift to an artist! Browse profiles and artworks of our member artists. We work with hundreds of artists each year with a select few joining us as member artists here on our website. With over 1000 works available to view on the site and 60+ artist profiles to enjoy, we're sure you'll find something of interest. Hannah Taylor FEATURED ARTIST Hannah Taylor new arrivals FRESH ARTISTS Bethan Foulkes Zoe Buffery Mary MacDermott Natalia Caballero Lopez Jo Purdue Wendy Chudley Maria Maidment Joanna Williams Jacqueline Seviour Kate Rattray Elin Hughes Shirley Fleming all artists Browse By Artist Filter Abi Higgins Adrian Brough Alexandra Robb Ali Hirst Alison West Allie Crewe Allison McSparron-Edwards Almut Woolard Ama Menec Angela Holmes Angela Rimmer Anita Reynolds Ann Burnham Anna Grayson Anna Walsh Anne Smith Arthur Homeshaw RWA Ashley Raddon Becca Brown Beth Hill Beth Munro Bethan Foulkes Bev Knowlden Brenda Hartill Bridget Macklin Peninsula: The South-West Open 2026 7/26/2026 - 9/4/2026 view exhibition ALL EXHIBITIONS WORK EXHIBITING NOW Geopark Ambassador Artists ENGLISH RIVIERA UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK HYDRA Chrystine Jones Catherine Kennedy Kevin Cowell Beth Hill Chantal Ashwell Lee Pover Becky Nuttall Rhian Wyn Harrison Diana Booth Kevin Patterson Nicola Noble Fiona Hiscox discover the geopark News & Updates HYDRA HYDRA Discover

Delamore Artist Hannah Taylor I love our town and the beauty that can be found in it. Especially in our fabulous gardens. My favourites are - my mums with its abundance of flowers and overflowing shrubs of many shades and textures. Torre Abbey with Agatha's garden telling the secrets of plants and examples found in her books. My works for this project Poison Garden - Healing or Deadly explores darker shades of glaze and shapes inspired by apothecary and Oyla Baklan's watercolour paintings featured in this exhibition. Together along with the other studio artists we tell a story of plants and trees found in our gardens, local heritage sites and the countryside surrounding us. I’m really excited also to invite you to my studio for pottery sessions! It’s a relaxed and vibrant space filled with inspiration, where you can unleash your creativity. Whether you want to try your hand at hand-building with clay or give my potter's wheel a go, there’s something for everyone. My main aim is that everyone has fun and they create something unique and wonderful to take home. ← Previous Artist Next Artist → Stoneware Artizan Collective at Delamore Arts 2026 The Kiln Room Filter Button Filter Button Filter Button Filter Works All Works Filter by Availability Price £ 120 Price Art Sitting by the Pond 🎨 Hannah Taylor 🖌️ Stoneware £120.00 Water for the Birds 🎨 Hannah Taylor 🖌️ Stoneware £120.00 Walking the Pineapple 🎨 Hannah Taylor 🖌️ Stoneware £120.00 Tropical Days 🎨 Hannah Taylor 🖌️ Stoneware £120.00 Tropical Days 🎨 Hannah Taylor 🖌️ Stoneware £120.00 Palm House Leaves 🎨 Hannah Taylor 🖌️ Stoneware £120.00 Creatures in the Strawberries 🎨 Hannah Taylor 🖌️ Stoneware £120.00