Join us for a wonderful evening on Tuesday 4th June 7.30 - 9.30pm, where some of our own Stoke Gabriel Art Group members will be demonstrating their skills. It's going to be a very special evening for SGAG, a first of its kind for us, and we would love you to come along, bring a friend, have  a chat and see for yourselves what a great art group we have on our own Devon doorstep. Admission is free. There will be refreshments, and some artwork will be available to purchase on the night. About Stoke Gabriel Art Group (SGAG) Stoke Gabriel Art Group was founded in 1960 and is still going strong to this day. New members are always welcome and there's always an open invitation to come along and see what our art group is all about. We have art demos, weekly painting sessions and days out to experience en plein air painting. Workshops are also on the list for 2024/25. The weekly Thursday morning sessions are so popular we are thinking that we might need a loft extension in the village hall! So, what do we do on these mornings, well we talk about painting, do a lot of painting, learn some great tips about different mediums. And if we get stuck, there's always someone who knows how to sort things out. (Tea is on hand!) Critique sessions (always positive), still life sessions, artists showcase sessions, but these are not compulsory, many artists in the group just want to paint their own thing and beaver away at what they want to do. It really is an artist's choice morning. If you're only a beginner artist that's fine too. You'll have plenty of helpful tips and encouragement. And not only that, but we also have our monthly Tuesday night demonstration evenings, which are again, hugely popular. The demos are mostly Devon based artists who regularly demonstrate around the county using mediums such as oils, acrylics, watercolours. Information can always be found on the notice board situated in the Church House inn car park (opposite the Castle pub.) Information includes dates of our exhibition and all other events. Our website is currently having a facelift, but information is available. https://stokegabrielartgroup.wixsite.com Or just look for Stoke Gabriel Art Group on your media gadgets, including Facebook. For enquiries and any other details please contact: Penny on  07971 527648 #SGAG #Demos

English Riviera Summer Open The English Riviera Summer Open is back and we've got two big reasons to celebrate... For the first time in two years, we can confidently say this wont be our last Summer Open as we're delighted to announce we've secured our home at Fleet Walk, Torquay! And as well as this, 2024 marks 10 years since we established our first gallery venue on the English Riviera, so this Summer is the perfect chance for us to celebrate both these milestones! About the Exhibition If you've exhibited in our open exhibitions before you know the drill, but for newcomers our annual, seasonal opens are the biggest, and most ambitious visual arts showcases in South Devon, as we turn the walls of our highstreet gallery into a tapestry of original art from creatives all over the country. The exhibition is selective but open to all, with our values for the showcase being: Diversity and Variety - we take a range of traditional and contemporary practice, selecting works that result in a showcase rich in media, subject and style; Originality and Innovation - this isn't an exhibition that just "plays it safe", we love traditional work, but equally we want to share work with audiences that they may not find anywhere else; Quality and Talent - we select the best to create a showcase for our audience where they can guarantee they'll be taking away collectible, original work that can't be found anywhere else. This year, we'll be celebrating 10 years of art on the English Riviera, with all proceeds from sales going toward an exciting new project for Artizan that we hope to announce soon. As with our last few open exhibitions, your fee will only be payable if you are successful in having work selected for the exhibition. We'll be taking fees at the point of submission, but if we don't accept your work on this occasion, we'll refund your fee in full. Based on interest, we have reinstated single entry submissions. Single entry submissions are charged at £10 but unfortunately are NOT refundable. Deadline for Entries: Thursday 14th June, Midday Key Dates: Deadline for Entries: 14th June, Midday Confirmation of Entries: 16th June, Midnight Start Date: 7th July, 11am End Date: 1st September, 4pm Launch Date: 6th July, 18:00-20:00 Delivery Deadline: 30th June, 16:00 (delivery bookable from 17th -30th June) Hang Week: 1st July - 5th July (artists are not required but should be prepared to receive work queries during this period) Submission Forms: We offer a number of options for submitting to the exhibition which hopefully will meet the needs of most artists but if you need assistance with any of the below methods, you can get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help. Google Form (preferred): Completing our Google Form is the preferred method for submitting to our opportunities. You do not need a Google Account to fill in the form, but if you have one the form will save your progress as you go. You can fill in the form below using the embed further down this page, or alternatively click here to load it in a new window. Please note, your images are provided separately via email to imagesubmissions@artizangallery.co.uk Curatorspace: This is a really great platform that we've been publishing our opportunities on for 5 years now. Artists can create a free or paid account that allows them to submit not just to our exhibitions but to hundreds of other opportunities. You can head to the submission form here and see details of their membership options here. PDF Form: If you have a PDF reader that allows you to fill forms, we are trialling a fillable PDF option for the first time. You can download the PDF here and then load it in your chosen software. Once filled, email this form along with your images to juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk. Please note that some PDF viewers do not allow form filling and you may need to purchase premium software to use these features. Email: If none of the above options work for you, we can also accept work details by email. To submit form details be email download the PDF form here and use this as a reference for the information we need. Provide all details in the body of an email and send this to juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Google Form Key Links: Submission Form (Google, external): https://forms.gle/XEFYz81hyXwLkhzv9 Curatorspace: https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/english-riviera-summer-open/8312 PDF Form: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AogSEXwZ5CTjotB4mXJqHWiwYVV_MQ?e=FyIpD2 Exhibitors Terms: www.art-hub.co.uk/exhibitorsterms Payment Link: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QECS26EF Submission Enquiries: juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Supply Images: imagesubmission@artizangallery.co.uk

Jenny Pery is the 2023-24 President of The Devonshire Association and will be hosting the symposium on Saturday 11th May 2024 at Petroc College, Tiverton. The Symposium will focus on Visual Art, perhaps the most inspiring and civilising aspect of all the arts. We will explore the world of Colour, focusing on the origin of pigments followed by the work of two exceptional Devon painters. We will then examine Form in the work of one of Devon’s foremost wood engravers, and the many essential products made from ball clay by Devon’s leading clay company. Finally, two acclaimed exhibition designers will discuss how art may be presented to the public in the most lucid and eye-catching way. The Symposium will be held at Petroc College, Mid Devon Campus, Bolham Road, Tiverton EX16 6SH on Saturday 11 May 2024. Free parking. Travel instructions will be sent with booking acknowledgement. Tickets for members of the DA are £30 per person. Non-members are welcome at £40 (and a £10 refund will be available to all who join the DA within a month of the Symposium). Morning coffee, buffet lunch and afternoon tea are included. For full programme details and to book head over to: https://devonassoc.org.uk/presidents-symposium-may-2024/ #jennypery #symposium #colourandform #thedevonshireassociation

2023 saw us curate our first Women's Open Exhibition, reflecting on some of the National Gallery's analysis of it's collections which revealed that in a vast 2,300 paintings spanning the 13th to early 20th century, only 21 are by women. In doing so, we participated in the ongoing conversation around the “gender gap in art history” and the experience of women artists today. Our stories and context were perhaps not as shocking as those of the National Gallery or of the London commercial galleries where a mere 5 percent approach a semblance of gender parity, but nonetheless, what rang true was the value and importance of this exhibition becoming a regular part of our calendar. As such, we're excited to be revisiting the Artizan Women’s Open Exhibition as we invite submissions to the second installment of this new regular feature in our annual programme. In light of the popularity of last year's showcase, we anticipate this year that we will increase participation and welcome 30 - 40 artists showing a maximum of 4 works per artist. And having had to relocate the exhibition last year due to uptake, we will once again be hosting the showcase at our larger Fleet Walk venue. Interested participants should fill out the simple submission form by 26th April. There will be a £15 fee for selected artists with 35% commission taken on sales. KEY DATES Deadline for Entries:  26th April, midday Confirmations:  27th April, midnight Work Delivery: 28th April – 12th May Exhibition Dates: 19th May – 30th June Exhibition Launch: 18th May 18:00-20:00 Important Links Payments: https://www.art-hub.co.uk/product-page/awopayment Terms and Conditions: https://www.art-hub.co.uk/exhibitorsterms PDF Submission Form: Artizan Women's Open 2024 - Google Forms.pdf Curatorspace Submission Form: https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/artizan-womens-open-exhibition/8172

Rented on a monthly rolling contract, our flexible, affordable spaces offer a great opportunity for anyone wanting a creative base for their practice. Our communal studio hub is hosted in our high street venue and resident artists benefit from a white box space to make their own, regular exhibition opportunities, and a public facing presence open to audiences all year round. All starting from as little as £35/week with utilities and administrative costs included. If you'd like to know more, get in touch with us today, or come and visit this weekend at our Celebratory Evening where we'll be showcasing our current studio artists. Email juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk for more info.

The Great Paignton Paint Out The Great Paignton Paint Out took place at the end of September 2023 a weekend of outdoor art inspired by plein air tradition, that with the help of ten professional artists, took over the streets and seafront to show off Paignton as a creative town like you’d never seen it before! Now, we’re bringing together the first legacy exhibition from this incredible community event and showcasing some of the art that was created by you all. Open to artists of all backgrounds and abilities, through the exhibition we’ll continue to celebrate Paignton and welcome works that were captured before, during, and since the weekend of the town, its environment, and its people. For more information on how to submit, keep reading! The Great Paignton Paint Out is part of “Wide Open” a programme of activity curated by Filament Works CIC and supported by Tonic Creatives CIC. It is funded as part of Torbay’s Cultural Development Fund, a Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) fund, administered by Arts Council England. Exhibition Details The exhibition will showcase work from everyone who participated in The Great Paignton Paint Out no matter what their background or experience and will be a chance to see how we all experienced the town during this event. This is the first legacy exhibition which will be hosted in our Torquay venue, but we’re working with partners to bring a showcase exhibition to a Paignton venue as well. Dates, Locations, Contact Venue: Artizan Collective Gallery, Fleet Walk, Torquay Exhibition: 24th March – 21st April Launch: 23rd March, 18:00-20:00 Deadline for Delivery of Work: 17th March, 16:00 Hang Week: 18th – 22nd March Contact Email: info@artizangallery.co.uk Website: www.art-hub.co.uk/tgppomarch24 How to submit? If you produced work at any of The Great Paignton Paint Out events, or you’ve produced artwork connected to Paignton before or since, you can submit it to be part of this exhibition. There’s two strands open for submissions, and you can decide which one is best for you: The Great Paignton Paint Out, Legacy Exhibition Creative Strand Submission Form Simply print off the form at the below link and fill it in for each piece of work you are submitting. Bring in your work and form in an envelope or other suitable packaging and make sure to label your work so we can clearly identify it with your form. Drop this off to us at any time during our standard opening hours (Tuesday – Sunday 11am-5pm, 4pm Sunday) before the delivery deadline of 17th March, 16:00. The Great Paignton Paint Out, Legacy Exhibition Practicing Artist Strand Submission Form If submitting to the Practicing Artist Strand, we’ll need you to fill in an online form and complete a fee payment at the below links: Online submission form: https://forms.gle/YkP9611XfTFuQb849 Fee payment: https://www.art-hub.co.uk/product-page/the-great-paignton-paint-out-legacy-showcase-submission-fee (this is alternatively payable as cash in person when you drop off your work) Image Submissions: Emailed to imagesubmission@artizangallery.co.uk The online submission form will ask you to provide: Your Name Contact Email Contact Phone Artist Statement (up to 250 words) Work details for up to three works: Work Title Work Medium Work Dimensions Work Price Agreement to Exhibitor Terms https://www.art-hub.co.uk/exhibitorsterms Once you have completed this online form, you can drop off your work to us at any time during our standard opening hours  (Tuesday – Sunday 11am-5pm, 4pm Sunday) before the delivery deadline of 17th March, 16:00.

Open Call Offer Artizan Collective CIC have been invited to curate a supporting exhibition of Contemporary British Printmakers for Delamore 2024 which will feature in their stable block exhibition area alongside regular participants South West Academy. As part of this, we have a limited number of “browser only” exhibition spaces available which we are pleased to be making available on a selective submission basis. About the Opportunity Delamore Delamore arts is an annual month-long exhibition that has been running successfully for just over 20 years. It attracts artists and visitors from across the UK with all works selected by a panel of judges to ensure and maintain a high standard of work. Whilst its focus initially was on sculptural works that are placed within the grounds and the house, 2D works have become an important part of the offer and adorn the walls in the main house salon style to compliment a supporting collection of interior 3D works that are placed there. Proceeds from the exhibition support a designated charity that is selected each year by Delamore. SWAc SWAc are regular participants occupying a second space in the stable block, a short walk away from the house. Their participation is seen as a valuable addition to the overall event, providing visitors with more to see and to choose from. Delamore regularly sees repeat visitors for whom this event is part of their arts calendar and many of those visitors come with the intent to buy. There is a café on site so most visitors will spend several hours and fully explore all that is on offer. Contemporary British Printmakers - Browser Only Offer This offer is designed to be an accessible offer for printmakers all over the country who may wish to take part in this exciting opportunity to be a part of one of the UKs core annual arts events. The offer allows you to submit up to 10 mounted and wrapped browser works with a maximum of 7 being selected for display in browser. Multiple editions of each work can be made available, or orders will be taken up to the maximum number of the print run on a direct shipment basis. What’s Included Exhibition of 7 mounted works in browser at Delamore Sculpture and Arts Trail 2024 Profile page on Delamore website Profile page on Artizan website Feature on exhibition hub page The deadline for submissions is 24th March with confirmations of success made by 26th March. Full Details Marketing Online The exhibition will have a dedicated online hub within our own website, and all artists will also have their own individual presence on the Delamore website. Additionally, every artist will have a dedicated profile created within our exhibition hub where they can list an unlimited number of works to be promoted to the Delamore audience that do not physically appear in the exhibition. All submitted works will be listed on our own dedicated exhibition page. Two images per artists will feature in the Delamore catalogue along with a brief artist statement. Other Promotion Supporting flyering, and extensive event listings, press inclusions and paid advertising are carried out by Delamore, and its long-running pedigree guarantees returning audiences. Artizan will support these efforts with its own campaign promoting their attendance and inclusion in this year’s event. Audience Delamore attracts an audience in excess of 6,000 annually with a consistent record for high sales both from the sculpture trail and supporting exhibitions. In continuing to evolve the event and promoting the new offers such as this, they show their commitment to growing audiences. With the highly selective nature of the Delamore offer, we feel that this is a unique opportunity to reach their audience of collectors. We have decided to focus on the medium of printmaking to make our presence there distinctive from the other elements, a valuable addition that we hope will appeal to their audience and allow us to build upon in successive years. The Space The space that we shall be using sits within the Delamore grounds and forms part of the stable block. The stable area has become well known for a number of years as hosting the Southwest Academy Exhibition.  It is an adapted space, with white walls and beams, and whilst it is not a white box venue it is well-lit and characterful which we believe will work well with what we are proposing. Stewarding and Demonstrations Artizan will fully curate and intend to fully steward the exhibition but if any artist would like to spend a day or half day at Delamore that would be welcomed. All artists are welcome to attend the launch event. We plan to take a small press for any artist who would like to visit during the exhibition and offer small demonstrations of their practice. Key Dates: Full Submission: 24th March, Midnight Confirmation of Success: 26th March, Midnight Delivery of work to Artizan Gallery: 8th – 14th April Setup Dates: w/c 21st April Launch: 28th April, 12:00-17:00 Exhibition Dates: 1st – 31st Delamore “Sold Works” Collection Date: 1st – 4th June Collection of “Unsold Works” from Artizan Gallery:  w/c 3rd June Fees Browser Only Offer: £20 (total) for a submission of 10 works (see offer details for selection process). The submission fee is non-refundable. 45% commission based on an agreed commission split with Delamore’s chosen charity Submissions A full submission consists of: Artist Name Contact Email Contact Phone A 100 word Artist Statement Details of 10 Works: Title Media Dimensions (inclusive of any mounting) Images (provided separately via email or file transfer) Confirmation of Terms Fee Payment (payable at https://www.art-hub.co.uk/product-page/cbpbrowserfee) If successful you will be asked to provide the below for each selected entry: Price Edition details including the total number of editions to be made available for sale (either physically or via direct shipping) Terms and Additional Notes Presentation and Standards -          All submissions must be original works in a printmaking media -          Framed works must be in high quality frames with d-ring fixings on the reverse. -          Glazed works must be behind glass only NOT Perspex -          Browser works must be wrapped and mounted -          Additional editions must be provided in a suitable safe storage vehicle Deliveries/Collections and Participation -          All deliveries and collections of work to be exhibited will be made to/from Artizan Gallery, including in the case of any couriering. -          All work for exhibition must be safely packaged to avoid damage and if you would like your work returned in its original packaging after the exhibition you should label the exterior of the packaging with your name and the title of the work and use non-damaging tape.  If the original packaging cannot be used Artizan Collective CIC will charge for any packaging that we are obliged to provide.  Artizan Collective CIC does not accept any liability for damage to work that has not been delivered safely packaged. -          Work must be delivered and collected in a timely fashion as per the dates expressed in the details of the exhibition which you have received. Please ensure you are aware of these dates before agreeing to these terms. Any variation from these dates must be agreed with the gallery in advance. Failure to meet these arrangements may result in your work not being exhibited. -          Any items not collected by the deadline – and where no arrangement for delay has been agreed beforehand – may incur a storage charge of £5 per day. -          Attendance at the launch event is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Purchases -          All framed works will remain for the duration of the exhibition in line with Delamore’s collections policy and will be available to collect direct from Delamore, Artizan Gallery (Torquay), or the artists address where permission has been given in advance. -          All purchases of unframed editions will be available to take from the exhibition immediately. -          All orders of unframed editions not made available from the exhibition will either be: o   Shipped by the artist at a flat rate of £10 charged to the buyer (dispatched within one week of payment confirmation from Artizan); o   Made available for collection from Delamore, Artizan Collective Gallery (Torquay) on the agreed collection date; o   Made available for collection directly from the artist where permission is given in advance. Deadlines and Provision of Materials -          All scheduled deadlines outlined in the Key Dates section must be met promptly to avoid the risk of not being included in any areas of the exhibition delivery -          All images must be of sufficient quality for print promotion (300dpi at least 1mb size) and identified in the following format “brandonjulie-nightsky-oilonboard-42x56cm-200” Promotion -          Artizan Collective CIC produces promotional materials for use online, on social media, in email newsletters, and in print publications.  Exhibiting artists are expected to participate in actively promoting the exhibition alongside these promotional activities. -          Artizan Collective CIC retains the rights to any and all promotional materials produced for the exhibition, and will retain creative control of the layout, content, and design of all promotional materials.  Draft copies of promotional materials may be sent to you (with the publishing deadline clearly visible) for proofreading and fact-checking purposes only, and any inaccuracies must be reported to Artizan Collective CIC before the publishing deadline.  Artizan Collective CIC does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracies that are not reported before the publishing deadline. Online Shop -          Artizan Collective CIC maintains contact with long-distance clients via email newsletters and other online platforms.  Works exhibited will be marketed to interested collectors via email and also put up for sale in the online shop at the same price as in the exhibition on a dedicated exhibition page. This dedicated exhibition page will remain as an archive of the exhibition for the lifetime of the site. Artizan Social Media Accounts -          Artizan Collective CIC expects artists exhibiting at the gallery to tag our social media accounts in any promotional posts for the exhibition, and to share any promotional posts produced by the gallery for the exhibition.  Please make sure you have liked or followed any of the appropriate accounts prior to the start of your exhibition.  Social media account details are: -          Facebook: /artizangallery -          Twitter: @ArtizanGallery -          Instagram: @ArtizanGallery -          Youtube: /c/ArtizangalleryUk Website -          Artizan Collective CIC has the use of two websites, Artizan Gallery (artizangallery.co.uk) and a sister site Arthub (art-hub.co.uk).  All exhibition content will be hosted on a dedicated page on the Arthub site for the lifetime of the site and this will be the main point of contact for information. Artizan Collective CIC carries out extensive written, photographic and film documentation of all exhibitions which will be found here. Sponsors -          Exhibition partners and sponsors often support the work of Artizan Collective CIC, and their details will be promoted throughout the exhibition. Artizan Collective CIC is grateful to the businesses who recognise the value of local arts and culture through this support and encourages all participating artists to help demonstrate this gratitude in any of their associated social media and promotional efforts. Photography -          Where possible Artizan Collective CIC aims to take high quality photographs of all pieces displayed for promotion purposes and may use these images to promote your work or the work of the gallery after the exhibition you are participating in has finished. -          All images taken of your work by the gallery are the property of the gallery. If you wish to use them for promotion of your work outside of this exhibition high resolution copies suitable for print and web promotion can be made available. Contact Artizan Collective CIC for full details of their photographic services. Film and Video -          Artizan Collective CIC produces film and video content in relation to their work and exhibitions. As part of this you may be invited to interview in relation to your involvement in the exhibition or your work may appear in footage captured at the exhibition. Provided image material may also be used as part of this video content where it its relevant to the promotion of your work or the exhibition your work is a part of. There is no obligation to directly appear in video content if you do not wish to, but your work may still be shown. Availability of Work and Pricing -          Artizan Collective will remain the sole representative for exhibited work for the period covering four weeks before the exhibition start date to four weeks after the exhibition closing date; any enquiries about exhibited work from outside the exhibition during this time must be directed to Artizan Collective, and any external sales during this period should be brought to our attention for appropriate commission to be negotiated. Any work that has been submitted may not be withdrawn from the exhibition without the prior approval of Artizan Collective; buyers should be made aware that any work purchased may be required for the duration of the exhibition if removal would have a detrimental effect on the curation of the exhibition.  Work may not be taken from the exhibition without prior approval for the duration of the exhibition – except in the case of a sale from the exhibition – and any sales of work for four weeks before and after the exhibition may not be advertised at a lower price than the exhibition prices; you may privately negotiate lower prices with buyers, but prices advertised on your website and in other exhibitions must not be lower. If work is found to be advertised at a lower price during this period, the artist will be required to update the price accordingly with 48 hours’ notice or Artizan Collective will seek payment of 33% of the difference in marked price regardless of sale of the work. Price parity is essential to building confidence in the commercial art market and failure to meet these guidelines will undermine the success of your exhibition as well as the wider work carried out by Artizan Collective and partners. Payment and Insurance Details of fees can be found in the exhibition call. Our preferred payment method is by BACS but we will also accept cheques or cash. Cheques payable to Artizan Collective CIC, by cash, or by BACS: Bank: NatWest | Account: Artizan Collective CIC | Account Number: 74950010 | Sort Code: 557001 Payment for Work Sold Artizan Collective CIC will notify you of any sale of your work as and when sales occur; all payment for works sold are settled after the end of the exhibition.  Payment will be made by direct bank transfer (BACS) and will be made a maximum of 30 days after the end of the exhibition. Insurance It is highly recommended that all artists must have their own insurance when exhibiting at any venue. We recommend http://www.hencilla.co.uk/unions/a-n/air/aip Contact Details Please ensure you provide up to date contact details when submitting your application including at least one phone number, email address and postal address. Artizan Collective CIC Julie Brandon Email: juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Phone: 01803 428626 Mobile: 07522 509642 Jacob Brandon Email: jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Mobile 2: 07762 9211571 C/O Artizan Gallery 7 Lucius Street Torquay TQ2 5UW

We're delighted to be taking enquiries for 2024 & 2025 at Artizan Gallery with fully curated, stewarded and promoted exhibition offers on the English Riviera. Our 2024 rates start from £200/artist for a 3-week show, representing excellent value for fully stewarded exhibition packages. The deadline for the third round of submissions is February 29th. If you'd like to know more about exhibiting with us before you make a booking enquiry, give us a call on 07522509642 or drop any questions to us in an email at juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk How It Works We know there isn't a "one size fits all" exhibition package so we don't try and shoehorn artists into a standard format model. All our bookings are bespoke with a focus on offering as much flexibility as possible whilst still keeping it all simple. Exhibition Types We've come up with some handy categories for types of bookings to accommodate different needs, so whether you're enquiring on behalf of yourself, a group, or you want to be matched with other artists we're able to help. We'll ask you to pick from: A Solo Show (just for you!) A Group Show (where you know all the participants) An Open Show (for a group, society or on a theme you want to explore) Group Match (if you want to exhibit with other artists but don't have a group) Temporary Studio Hire (for short terms studio projects) Exhibition Spaces We're fortunate enough to have three exhibition spaces at the venue that can be booked individually or in a range of combinations to give you the right space for your work: Main Exhibition Space (our larger gallery suitable for groups) Courtyard Exhibition Space (our rear airy space suitable for a couple of artists or a larger group when booking with other spaces) Basement Exhibition Space (our contemporary white box space perfect for unique solos) Basement Studio Space (our basement exhibition space setup for your studio needs) Exhibition Window After that, you just add on your exhibition window, with 3 week blocks available from now until the end of 2025. What You Get Click items to expand for more info. Discover the Spaces Browse images from a selection of previous exhibitions that we've hosted to get an idea of the space. If you'd like a more detailed view, either pay us a visit, or get in touch and we can provide video walkthroughs an additional images. Important Information Before you make a booking enquiry you'll want to check our dates, rates and terms, all of which can be found at the below links. Make sure you have reviewed our 2024/25 fees before making a booking, view below or available here. Make sure you have reviewed our 2024/25 calendar slots, view below or available here. Make sure you have reviewed our Terms and Conditions, available here. If you are accepted for an exhibition booking, it is understood that you have read and agreed to the details contained in the above documents. Fill in a Booking Enquiry If you're ready to make a booking enquiry, you'll want to make sure you have the below information: The name and contact details for your lead applicant (you if you're making a enquiry about a solo exhibition) The type of booking you require: Solo Exhibition, Group Exhibition (up to 8 artists), Open Exhibition (i.e. for a large group or society), Group Matching (you want us to pair you with other artists), or Temporary Studio Space. The spaces you would like to book: Main Gallery, Courtyard Gallery, Basement Gallery The number of artists in your group Your first preference exhibition period (see available dates here) Any other exhibition periods you would be interested in The names and at least one online link for each participating artist A summary of your exhibition You can use the embedded form below or alternatively load it in a new window here. Alternatively, you can send the above information to us in an email.

Based on the Elizabeth Gaskell stories and the hit TV series featuring the likes of Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton and Julia McKenzie - the play is the story of one Christmas in the village of Cranford... Deep in the frosty English countryside, chestnuts are roasting and carols are being sung as the folk of Cranford busily prepare for Christmas. Join Miss Pole, Miss Matty and Mrs Jamieson as they warm their frozen hands on cups of cocoa and bedeck the houses with holly and mistletoe. But beyond this cosy hubbub of festivity, and when disaster strikes, the community must unite to keep the spirit of Christmas alive. A heart-warming tale of charity and goodwill to all women and men to celebrate the most magical time of year. By Laura Turner, Based on the Cranford Stories by Elizabeth Gaskell Monday 11th – Saturday 16th December 2023 Little Theatre, Torquay Tickets are on sale now and selling fast so be sure to Book Today! Further Details: Performances Monday 11th to Saturday 16th December 2023 Nightly at 7:30pm (Saturday Matinee at 2:30pm) Ticket Prices: Adults £14.00 Senior Citizens £13.00 (60 and Over) Child £9.00 (Booking Fees apply for all online bookings) Telephone Box Office: 01803 299330 Open Tues-Fri (10am-12noon) and one hour before each performance. Book Online: www.toadslittletheatre.co.uk CAST Miss Matty - Adele Reynolds Miss Pole - Rona Perry Mrs Jamieson - Fi Humphreys Lady Glenmire - Jo Neagle Mrs Forrester - Mary Qiriaqi Mary - Alison Brooks Betty - Fi White Martha – Sophie Scott Peter – Gary Hobbs Major – Steve Brown Jem - Jolyon Tuck Mr Mulliner – Andy Killen Dr Hoggins - Steve Wreford Thomas – Martin Sharp Mistletoe Seller – Alan Hargreaves Singer – Wendy Lockyer Walters Peppo the dog – Katie (courtesy of Julie & David Hancocks) Musician/Villager : Chris Robson Directed by Jill Pettigrew Photographer credit: Brian Tilley. - Rehearsals #TOADS #EnglishRiviera

The residents of Melville are looking to continue expressing their story through art via the creation of a historical art trail. Through local expertise and community storytelling, a heritage narrative unique to the area has been created, and residents are looking for an artist to support them in bringing this story to life. The project continues an extensive piece of place making and public realm work that has been undertaken by Groundwork South Trust that is inspiring pride in the Melville community. The trail will: Tell Melville’s unique heritage story; Consist of 5-10 locations across the Melville area with a minimum of 3 core works at key locations, and up to 7 supporting works to create the trail; Incorporate a timeline that maps the trail at one of the core locations; Engage with and respond to an existing community mural delivered as part of the Melville place making project; Includes interactive elements that celebrate the community spirit and positive thinking of residents. The ongoing activity being delivered by Groundwork South Trust has enabled the community to explore various opportunities for creative interventions in the public realm. Whilst artworks will need to practically respond to a range of settings, it is anticipated that the existing programme has revealed opportunities for diverse interventions including installations on existing structures, interacting with street furniture, planters, noticeboards, hoardings and potentially windows and walls of private properties. We have a short window for receiving expressions of interest for this artwork commission opportunity, so we have endeavoured to make the process as light touch as possible for artists who want to make an approach. We would encourage any artist interested to reach out to us on 07762 921571 for enquiries related to this opportunity so we can best enable people through this fast-tracked process. Full details can be downloaded in PDF format here. Responses should be submitted to jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Dates Expressions of Interest Live - 16th October Heritage/Project Context Pack available to applicants - 20th October Deadline for Expressions of Interest - 29th October, Midnight Community Panel Review EoIs - 30th October – 1st November Shortlisted Artists Confirmed - 2nd November Shortlisted Artists Attend Engagement Coffee Morning (Required, Funded) - 4th November, 12:00-14:00 Design Period (Funded) - 5th - 9th November Design Clarifications Sought (if required) - 10th November Community Panel Makes Final Selection - 11th November Confirmation of Selected Artist - 11th November Delivery Window - 12th November – 8th December Evaluation Period - 8th – 15th December

English Riviera Winter Open Our final exhibition for 2023 is upon us, the English Riviera Winter Open 2023. If you've exhibited in our open exhibitions before you know the drill, but for newcomers our annual, seasonal opens are the biggest, and most ambitious visual arts showcases in South Devon, as we turn the walls of our highstreet gallery into a tapestry of original art from creatives all over the country. This year, as part of our Summer Open we introduced our showcase values which guide the curation of our open exhibitions. These are: Diversity and Variety - we take a range of traditional and contemporary practice, selecting works that result in a showcase rich in media, subject and style; Originality and Innovation - this isn't an exhibition that just "plays it safe", we love traditional work, but equally we want to share work with audiences that they may not find anywhere else; Quality and Talent - we select the best to create a showcase for our audience where they can guarantee they'll be taking away collectible, original work that can't be found anywhere else. As always, we can't wait to see your submissions, and look forward to celebrating the end of an incredible year of visual art with you! Another change we introduced this year was that fees are now only payable if you are successful in having work selected for the exhibition. We'll be taking fees at the point of submission, but if we don't accept your work on this occasion we'll refund your fee in full. UPDATE: Based on interest from several artists, we have reinstated single entry submissions. Single entry submissions are charged at £10 but unfortunately are NOT refundable. Key Dates: Deadline for Entries: Thursday 19th October, Midday Confirmation of Entries: Thursday 19th October, Midnight Start Date: Sunday 5th November, 11am End Date: Sunday 24th December Launch Date: Saturday 4th November, 18:00-20:00 Delivery Week: 20th October, 09:00 - 29th October, 16:00 (bookable on acceptance) Hang Week: 29th October - 4th November (artists are not required but should be prepared to receive work queries during this period) Key Links: Submission Form (Google, external): www.art-hub.co.uk/erwo23form PDF Form: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AogSEXwZ5CTjoOtYkK5bVAahMHe5lQ?e=oxgK5z Curatorspace: https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/english-riviera-winter-open/7672 Exhibitors Terms: www.art-hub.co.uk/exhibitorsterms Payment Link: www.art-hub.co.uk/product-page/erwopayment Supply Images: imagesubmission@artizangallery.co.uk Submission Form: Due to a bug with our website provider, we cannot currently provide an embedded version of our submission form. Please use the external link to provide your submission: www.art-hub.co.uk/erwo23form

Artizan Collective is delighted to announce a weekend of outdoor art inspired by plein air tradition, as with the help of ten professional artists, we take over the streets and seafront to show off this creative town like you’ve never seen it before. “Plein air” is French for “out of doors” so the tradition literally means leaving the studio to directly observe the landscape and paint outside. It’s a centuries old practice but was popularised by the French Impressionist movement and the desire to capture ephemeral qualities of light. But we’re talking plein air with a difference, and whilst we celebrate the work this painting tradition is synonymous with, we’ll also be welcoming a range of incredible artists with unique, contemporary outdoor practice. Spread over two days, a range of events will celebrate Paignton’s built heritage and start conversations about the creativity of the town. On Day 1, see if you can spot one of our artists creating live and find out about the buildings that have caught their attention. Then on Day 2, it’s your turn! Join us all on the seafront as we invite you to “Paint Paignton” with us. Whether you’re a pro, an aspiring talent, or have never picked up a brush before, this day is open to everyone to get involved. Bring your favourite art supplies or pick some freebies up on the day from our art station, and whether you’re a painter, prefer charcoals, or sketch on your iPad, it doesn’t matter, so long as you come on down to help us gather the biggest group of artists Paignton Green has ever seen. Get tips and advice, watch live demos throughout the day, but most importantly, create! The Great Paignton Paint Out takes over from 22nd-24th September but look out for artists popping up throughout the month or even have a go at “Painting Paignton” yourself. For tips on getting creative outdoors and to find out more about the full schedule of events, head to www.artizangallery.co.uk/paigntonpaintout The Great Paignton Paint Out is part of “Wide Open” a programme of activity curated by Filament Works CIC and supported by Tonic Creatives CIC. It is funded as part of Torbay’s Cultural Development Fund, a Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) fund, administered by Arts Council England. Dates and Event Schedule Day 1 - Painting Paignton: Artist Heritage Trail - Saturday 23rd September - 10:00-16:00 Discover Paignton's Heritage Through the Eyes of Professional Artists Eight artists take over Paignton to create new works on location across the town. Will you stumble across a couple of them, or walk the whole trail, discovering some of Paignton's heritage treasures along the way and seeing them through the eyes of unique contemporary artists. The "Painting Paignton: Artist Heritage Trail" starts from Paignton Sands before taking a route through the high street and around Paignton Old Town. There are eight artists to meet all painting at Paignton sites with unique stories. Walk the trail, discover the history, and see Paignton in a new light. Day 2 - The Great Paignton Paint Out - Sunday 24th September - 10:30-16:00 Take Part in a Mass Paint Out on Paignton Green Join us all on Paignton Seafront as we invite you to “Paint Paignton” with us. Whether you’re a pro, an aspiring talent, or have never picked up a brush before, this day is open to everyone to get involved. Bring your favourite art supplies or pick some freebies up on the day from our art station, and whether you’re a painter, prefer charcoals, or sketch on your iPad, it doesn’t matter, so long as you come on down to help us gather the biggest group of artists Paignton Green has ever seen. Get tips and advice, watch live demos throughout the day, but most importantly, create! Whether you're spending the whole day or just passing through there'll be plenty to discover all day. Four of our commissioned artists will be producing new works in situ with talks and demos on every hour. Visiting artists will be sharing tips and on hand to help, and you can drop of your completed works to our pop-up gallery where they'll be in with a chance of being exhibited in showcases following the event. Plus we'll have experts on Paignton's history on hand to tell you about the incredible heritage of the town. Tell Us You're Coming! If you're planning to join us on either of the days, you can use the links below to RSVP to our Facebook events and stay up to date on event timings and activity. DAY 1 RSVP DAY 2 RSVP Are you a practicing artist planning to attend The Great Paignton Paint Out? We'd love to hear from you and share other opportunities for how to get involved on the day. You can fill in a quick form at the link below to let us know you'll be taking part and we'll be in touch. Heritage Walk & Contemporary Plein Air Masterclass with Jayne Farleigh - Saturday 23rd - 10:30-15:30 Come and discover our Artist Heritage Trail and enjoy a contemporary take on plein air technique with professional artist Jayne Farleigh. Starting with a heritage walk around Paignton guaranteed to intrigue both seasoned locals and inquisitive visitors, and concluding with an afternoon masterclass suitable for artists of any background, we have just 10 places available at this full day event arts heritage event. Places are £58.00 inclusive of lunch. Heritage Walk Starting at the seafront and taking in locations across the town centre, historic Winners Street and the Paignton Old Town, this approximately one hour walk will be guided by local history experts and supported by our workshop leader, who will provide context on applying plein air techniques to capturing a variety of locations. Masterclass “I am really looking forward to running this en plein air workshop in this beautiful park the location has so much to offer! With its geometrical pathways, mature trees and gloriously colourful planting. The park is also encircled by historic iconic buildings such as the Palace Theatre which dates from 1890. There is level access and plenty of benches to sit and sketch from and refreshments nearby. Bring your art materials and please do get involved!” This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities. I am a friendly and experienced tutor, and my aim is to make you feel as comfortable as possible during the day. Paint Paignton This Summer! Be part of a Summer of Plein Air with Artizan Collective and The Great Paignton Paint Out! At the end of September, The Great Paignton Paint Out will invite artists of all backgrounds and abilities to get out and get creative with a mass painting event that will take over Paignton seafront. But the event starts right now, as we invite you all to get outside and "Paint Paignton this Summer" and help us find exciting locations, scenes and sights around the town. We're inviting you all to visit Paignton and do some of your own plein air practice to be a part of this exciting event. Works submitted as part of "Paint Paignton this Summer" will all be included in the "The Great Paignton Paint Out" online archive, and will have the chance to be included in a legacy exhibition at Torre Abbey, a showcase of all the Paignton works at Artizan Gallery, and will have the chance to be selected for the English Riviera Winter Open Exhibition 2023. How to Take Part Let us know if you're thinking about taking part this Summer by filling in this quick form. Once you've done this, we'll send you updates about the event, tips on great locations to visit, and heritage stories about the sites other artists are out there capturing. Get outside and get painting! Make sure your location is in Paignton and make a note of where you are and what you're painting; if you can, grab the exact What3Words location for where you set up your easel. Snap a photo of yourself painting on location. Jump in the picture yourself if you want to, or otherwise send us a photo of your setup and your view to accompany your completed work. Submit your details to us at collective@artizangallery.co.uk We need: Your name; Where you were painting and your What3Words location if you have it; The title of your work; Images of you on location; Images of your completed work. And that's it! By submitting your work you're agreeing that you're happy for us to share it as part of the event and that you're ok with us contacting you about The Great Paignton Paint Out and Paint Paignton This Summer. Thinking about Painting Paignton this Summer? Let us know and we'll keep in touch by sharing great locations, their heritage and what other people are painting. You can fill in a quick form at the link below to let us know you'll be taking part and we'll be in touch. Our Artists We'll be announcing details of our participating artists soon! Event Maps Event maps coming soon! Wide Open The event is part of Wide Open, an exciting cultural and creative programme in central Paignton between 23 September – 22 October co-ordinated by local producing house Filament and delivered by cultural and community partners. More information is available on the Torbay Culture news pages and Paignton Picture House website, and you can also read the event announcement here. Torbay's Cultural Development Fund - Paignton Picture House Torbay’s Cultural Development - Paignton Picture House is a collaboration between Torbay Council, Paignton Picture House Trust, South Devon College, Torbay Culture and the Agatha Christie Festival Limited. It is supported by the Cultural Development Fund, a Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) fund, administered by Arts Council England. The aims of the programme are to improve the attractiveness of places through culture, and to support cultural leadership, local skills and the economy. "Torbay Culture Board is pleased to be working with partners from across Torbay to put Paignton's Cultural Development Fund project at the heart of redevelopment in the town. A cultural programme launching this summer with a farewell to the Picture House before works commence, will, over the next two years, celebrate Paignton and its communities, showcasing the contribution of culture to health, wellbeing, and prosperity for our towns." Jacob Brandon, Chair of Torbay Culture Partners We're working with a range of partners to make the event a success and look forward to sharing more with you about them here. Volunteer The two days of activity (September 23rd/24th)will require volunteers for a number of roles including event stewarding and artist support and would be ideally suited to painters, creatives or anyone with an interest in visual arts. Volunteers will work a half day shift (approximately 4 hours) and will receive training, expenses to cover access and sustenance and we will be happy to provide references also where this is helpful. To find out more about the event, visit www.artizangallery.co.uk/paigntonpaintout Interested parties should email a CV or short statement of their background and experience to jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Get in Touch If you have any queries about the event, you can reach out to us at collective@artizangallery.co.uk For press enquiries, please email jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk For sponsorship and partner enquiries, please email juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk