Stitching 4 All Show
Unleash Your Creativity at The Stitching 4 All Show! This spring, the Stitching 4 All show returns to Westpoint Arena from Thursday, April 4th to Saturday, April 6th. This year’s […]
Unleash Your Creativity at The Stitching 4 All Show! This spring, the Stitching 4 All show returns to Westpoint Arena from Thursday, April 4th to Saturday, April 6th. This year’s […]
Craftsmanship along the Silk Road KAZAKHSTAN | 2nd – 15th June 2024 “The thing I love about Central Asia is that they haven’t lost the traditional skills. Tiles, textiles, metalwork, printing, painting, […]
We’re looking to commission 5-7 artists/artist collectives in Somerset to make new work that responds to the Festival theme “Landscape – Flux and Flow”! We are calling artists in Somerset […]
Found & Ground exhibition at Musgrove Park Hospital until 2 April. The Musgrove Gallery, Queens Building, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, TA15DA Curated by Sara Dudman is an artist, educator and long-standing […]
Applications are now open for the 2024 Creative Pathway Bursaries Deadline 28 March, 2024 This year, we will support 4 artists to develop and showcase their work for Somerset Art […]
An Art open call for The Green Scythe Fair 2024 Sunday 9th June 2024 In The Community Tent this year the Green Scythe Fair will be creating a pop-up exhibition […]
The Frome Open Art Trail celebrates local artists and makers taking place alongside the Frome Festival. The 2024 Frome Open Art Trail will take place from Saturday 6th – Sunday 14th […]
Below you can find the VASW online programme of events! Workshops are free or offered on a sliding scale, further info and booking via the links below: Manuscripts in the […]
Want to learn more about participating in Somerset Art Weeks? Find out more in our Frequently Asked Questions!
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY JANUARY 26th at 6pm A dedicated pavilion at Craft Festival Bovey Tracey for makers who have been in business for 2 years or less (started trading since […]
Mon, 5 Feb 10am – Sat, 23 Mar 3pm | St Johns Church Highbridge TA9 3HS Artist and poet Sally Light, launches a new immersive exhibition at St. John’s Church […]
Arts and Culture Diversity Forum Somerset 2 – 5pm | Wed 28th Feb 2024 | The Engine Room, Bridgwater TA6 3BL Featuring digital, visual arts and theatre-based practice, this free […]
We’re delighted to share SAW member Ann Farley‘s stunning animation, ‘The Man Who Mends Things’. ‘The Man Who Mends Things’ was created during Ann’s time as Ignite Somerset Artist in […]
Innovative prints inspired by the natural world Bridgwater Arts Centre | Thurs 4th Jan to Fri 2nd Feb 2024 Jackie Curtis, Somerset based printmaker and Somerset Art Works member, will […]
Wishing you a happy, peaceful break over the festive period and all the best for 2024! We want to celebrate with this beautiful monoprint by Lisa Benson -” Endings and […]
A huge well done to Holyrood Academy in Chard for achieving Artsmark Gold status! Holyrood have been working with Somerset Art Works and Culturally Chard to gain their Artsmark […]
The Story of Wells Canvas will be on display at the Cedars Hall, Wells until February 2024! In 2008 Somerset artist Bronwen Bradshaw was awarded a grant by Somerset Art […]
ARTS AND CULTURE DIVERSITY FORUM SOMERSET SAVE THE DATE Divergent Creativity | 2-5pm | Wednesday 28th February 2024 | Bridgwater Featuring digital, visual arts and theatre-based practice, this free […]
An Exhibition by Exmoor based artist Jill Davies 9th Dec – 17th Feb | Somerset Rural Life Museum Having worked in Mental Health as an Art Psychotherapist for several years, […]
Studio Wayne McGregor have recently launched an open call for RESIDENT 6, a year-long creative residency for emerging Artists from any artform, who are pushing the boundaries of dance, movement […]
SAW appointed artist, Lucy Oates, is running creative workshops with young people to explore their innate creativity and come up with ideas for the redevelopment of the Frome Youth & […]
Somerset Art Works Art Weeks Festival/Open Studios Event Manager We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our team for the next year. The post-holder will be […]
November this year Somerset based artist Lúcia Harley was accepted to take part in the 2023 Brazilian botanical Congress, Belém (Amazonas) presenting a project proposal based on the connection between […]
Somerset Art Works is Lead Arts Partner for Culturally Chard and over the past 3 years we have worked together with our consortium partners, artists, groups, schools and wonderful community […]
Westlands Yeovil launching their Early Careers Club, with applications open until 17 November. They are looking for professional creatives at the beginning of their career to join their Early Careers […]
The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Yeovil are offering a range of opportunities for local professional creatives working across all artforms and at any stage of their career to develop & […]
Friday 1st December 2023, 2-5pm Langport Town Hall Limited to 35, booking essential, first come first served. Book your place here Following the SAW AGM (more details on this to […]
dhaqan collective bring together artists and academics in this panel to discuss climate justice, precarity and resistance. Thursday 19 October, 6.30-8pm Location: online In the aftermath of societal breakdowns, art […]
For the first time, Arts Council England are building a picture of the freelance workforce in all of the artforms they support. They want to understand who is freelancing in […]
*Applications now closed – 5th November* Thank you to all those who have applied. Somerset Art Works is looking to engage an artist to work with the Mind in Somerset […]
***Opportunity now closed – however please come and join us at the event on 28 February**** Somerset Art Works is looking to engage a neurodivergent artist* to offer a creative […]
** All volunteer positions now filled – applications closed** Creative volunteers are needed to work on a new project with Somerset Art Works at Open Door – a day centre for […]
An exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Alexander Hollweg Museum of Somerset | 14 November to 9 March The artist Alexander Hollweg (1936–2020) lived for many years on the Nettlecombe […]
An exhibition of art by refugees and asylum seekers from many countries who have found sanctuary in Somerset. Friday 13th October – Friday 20th October 10am – 3pm The Cloister, […]
Tuesday 24 October 2023, 11am – 4pm FREE event via Zoom – booking essential on Eventbrite, BSL interpretation. This seminar explores how quality within art practice is judged between people who identify […]
Coming up next Friday 6th Oct, a free artist workshop at Minehead Library – part of Libraries Week! Make a Seascape from Scraps 10am -12pm | 6th October | Somerset […]
Join craft industry experts for Preparing to Sell Online to arm you with the tools to move your business forward. All times are GMT. 11am October 11 How to Prepare for Craft […]
The Tea Party by Richard Collins Image courtesy Goldsmiths Company Wells Museum are building a team of volunteers to meet the conditions required to borrow ‘The Tea Party’ from the […]
A discussion between sculptor Simon Hitchens and curator Ben Tufnell to coincide with Hitchens’ major exhibition, Parallels, on display at Somerset Rural Life Museum (16 September to 2 December.) The […]
Seed Sedgemoor is very pleased to invite all artists, creatives, organisations and groups to express interest in their High Street Creative Takeover activity this Autumn. From 23 October for three […]
Calling artists, designers and makers, worldwide. The 6th John Ruskin Prize is NOW OPEN for submissions. Artists, designers, and makers worldwide are invited to participate. The John Ruskin Prize aims […]
Helping Young Entrepreneurs Realise Their Business Dreams SWEF (South West Enterprise Fund) was set up with the aim of supporting 500 young entrepreneurs a year to develop their business ideas. They […]
The Visual Arts Sector currently has very little data or information about artists and art workers based in the South West, their needs, experiences and working situations. VASW has developed […]
Zoom Call – Tues 5 Sept, 7pm Does your Somerset Open Studio venue include printmaking? Printmakers and Area Reps, Jackie Curtis and Sue Lowe, would like to invite printmakers participating in Open […]
The Royal Drawing School’s Online Drawing Development Year is now open for applications. Designed by artists, for artists, the Online Drawing Development Year (ODDY) is an innovative new course that has been devised […]
Applications now closed. Somerset Art Works Business Administrator We are looking for a Business Administrator to join our team! About Us Here at SAW, we initiate a wide range of […]
The Somerset Open Studios Guide 2023 is finally here! It’s starting to appear in cultural centres across the Wessex region. The SAW website will be updated in early August with […]
What a wonderful week we had with artists Julia McKenzie and Richard Tomlinson, working with the whole school to create mindful, beautiful artwork together and then sharing it with friends and […]
PROMENADE is a new project for Weston super Mare, that explores place, environment, the natural world through multidisciplinary contemporary arts and socially engaged practice. Rooted in Westons unique coastal landscape, […]
Unlimited are offering 14 awards to disabled artists across the UK. These awards will offer a grand total of £600,000 to commission artists on a national and international level. As […]
The Room of Discovery A la Ronde, Exmouth, Summer Lane The National Trust are seeking to commission an exciting and vibrant visual artist, designer, artisan or craftsperson, sculptor, maker or […]
Saturday 2nd September | 10am – 4pm | Minehead Have you thought about getting into filmmaking or want to capture moments to share on film but don’t know where to […]
Calling out to artists and makers who work with plants based colour. Dyers, printmakers, illustrators, painters, foragers, growers, ink & paint makers, tinkerers, and experimenters. Would you like to share […]
My name is Dominika, I am from Slovakia and in 2019, I decided to move to the UK to undertake my degree in Modern Languages – French and German at […]
Saturday 30 September – Yeovil In response to the current exhibition of ‘Artists in their Studios’, enjoy a fun, colourful, family friendly and accessible painting workshop, inspired by self portraits […]
Saturday 23 September – Taunton These colourful pocket sized books are ideal for drawing or writing poetry & stories, keep one in your pocket for when creativity strikes! Visit the […]
Saturday 16 September – Crewkerne Launch of the Somerset Open Studios Family Friendly Weekends. In these workshops we will be making small individual fresco paintings in relation to a recent […]
This array of wooden display stands are being kindly given as a donation to any SAW member who may be able to make good use of them. They were initially […]
The deadline for Submissions for the 170 RWA Annual Open Exhibition is fast approaching – entries close on Wednesday 5 July. This is a fantastic opportunity for all artists at […]
Alongside this year’s Wells Art Contemporary exhibition, free drawing sessions will be offered on Cathedral Green, mentored by professional artists, and featuring the West Front of Wells Cathedral. The best entries will be selected […]
All SAW Members are invited to submit one piece of work for this special group exhibtion at Taunton Brewhouse, timed to run before, during and after Open Studios this autumn. […]
Experience an array of uplifting printmaking created by adults and children with sight loss. 17th June – 22nd July 2023 ACEarts, The Old Town Hall , Market Place, Somerton TA11 […]
Wednesday 14th June | 6:30pm – 8pm | The Engine Room, Bridgwater Somerset Film in Bridgwater are hosting a free Creative Network event this Wednesday the 14th June at 6:30pm – 8pm […]
Wander_Land – An exhibition of sculpture by members of the Royal Society of Sculptors. Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens and Gallery | 1 st July – 5 th August 2023 1st July: […]
20 May – 4 June | 11am – 4pm | Thursday – Sunday + bank holiday mondays An exhibition of immersive and interactive artworks by Lou Baker, Juliet Duckworth & […]
For this month’s SAW Blog post, I take a look at Somerset Art Works’ Online Art Group. In January 2022, SAW launched a new countywide Online Art Group thanks […]
We are delighted to appoint 4 artists, Kristen Lindop, Summer Auty, Joe Jukes & Sally Light as this year’s Creative Pathway Bursary recipients. We are looking forward to seeing their work-in-programme during […]
Now showing in Studio 10, East Quay: SLOW TIME by the Somerset Solargraphic Society Studio 10 on Saturday 29 April, daily from 10am – 5pm Slow Time is the result […]
Coronation of His Majesty the Kind and Her Majesty the Queen Consort People across the country and beyond are invited to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty the King and […]
Open Call for artist applications China comes to Wells 2 is seeking a creative practitioner to be part of the project! The appointed artist will have the vision, creativity, skills […]
CALLING ALL ARTISTS Thursday 4th May 7.30pm | Bridgwater Arts Centre, Castle Street TA6 3DD Come along and meet other artists and creatives for a chat, swap ideas and share […]
We are very excited to be bringing A Tree of Leaves and Flowers to The Green Scythe Fair 2023 Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping Park, Langport | 11th June 2023 […]
Apply for the Ignite Somerset Artist Residency by 10th May 2023! Somerset Film are offering an exciting opportunity for a Somerset based artist to work as the Ignite Somerset Artist […]
Bridgwater Arts Centre | 2nd – 26th May From their first chance meeting online at a SAW artists’ network event, Joanna Briar and Jill Davies found many shared creative interests […]
Submissions for Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the year being accepted now. Enter for a chance to win a £10,000 prize commission for a major British institution and £500 of […]
FLOW: Five Artists Respond to Somerset’s Waterways Saturday, 20th May 2023 – Sunday, 3rd September 2023 | 10:00 – 5:00 | Somerset Rural Life Museum FLOW brings together the work of five extraordinary […]
Time & Place Exhibition Wells & Mendip Museum | 5 – 21 April 2023 An exciting new exhibition exploring Wells today, tomorrow and yesterday through individual and collaborative sketchbooks and […]
Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) is an international art competition giving artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in Wells Cathedral and receive a wide range of prizes. Now in its 13th […]
With support from the Blackdown Hills AONB Sustainable Development Fund six artists from the Blackdown Hills Artists and Makers (BHAAM) group have created artworks which present their perspectives on the […]
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub, in collaboration with Cosmic, The Cyber Resilience Centre South West, and AB Marketing & more, is hosting a free event for small […]
Five Mendip residents will premiere their new short film at a special outdoor screening at 8.30pm on Sunday 16th April at the Wells Recreation Ground. The Kinokotch Street Cinema Project […]
Have you seen the colourful Window Wanderland displays in Chard Town Centre? This Saturday 11th March also sees an amazing community-made animation projected onto the front windows of the Guildhall […]
Albatross Print Studio, East Quay, Watchet. 18th March to 1st April. Private View, all welcome, 17th March 4.30-6.30pm. A showcase of how thirteen printmakers, underpinned by their collective experience in nearly […]
23 May – 16 June 2023 The Ilminster Arts Centre is inviting all artists to submit work for their annual judged Open Exhibition 2023. The aim is to celebrate the […]
The WHY Gallery, Frome, are looking for new members for their Board of Directors who can offer their experience and passion, to help shape the future of the WHY Gallery, […]
Venue Registrations for Somerset Open Studios 2023 are now open! For artists and venues wishing to register, you need to be a Somerset Art Works Member. Please see information on […]
On Saturday 25th March 2pm Somerset Film at the Engine Room in Bridgwater will be hosting a FREE screening of the compelling documentary film Fashion Reimagined. Director, Becky Hutner | […]
Be part of the longest running photographic exhibition celebrating photography from across the globe. Entries now open to everyone, with one free entry available to all. Entries are now open […]
Moments on Mendip The Mendip Hills AONB Service, supported by Seed Sedgemoor (Arts Council England Creative People and Places funded project), are working with partner organisations and local photographers to […]
Fully funded courses for women in Somerset and the surrounding areas to start and grow a business that makes a difference Great news for women and people who identify as […]
Somerset Art Works will hold a special Open Studios Zoom meeting on Wednesday 22nd February at 11am. If you are a SAW Member, or thinking about taking part in this […]
Released to coincide with International Women’s Day. Mary Cassatt made a career painting the lives of the women around her. Her radical images showed them as intellectual, curious and engaging, […]
For my first SAW Blog of 2023, I take a walk in the woods near home and share thoughts about the changes to this year’s Open Studios event. Stopping […]
Wells Rotary Fundraising Competition Deadline for entries: Friday 14th April 2023 For entry details and to express an interest, contact Alan Webb – president of Wells Rotary | 07836 254063 […]
Co-Creating Green Somerset Art Works, in partnership with North Taunton One Team, commissioned artist and architect George Lovesmith to create a strategic vision for Lyngford Park in North Taunton. Understandings […]
Opportunity for an animated, energetic, talented instructor in Easton,Wells, Somerset. • Easy to follow curriculums. • 1 day per week (with the possibility of another day at a later stage) […]
The Craft4Crafters Show Thursday 30th March – Saturday 1st April 2023 Westpoint Centre, Exeter This show is packed full of crafting displays, demonstrations, lectures, workshops, make & takes, and a […]
PAIR-UP is our bursary support for artists in Somerset which aims to strengthen the early stage of artistic development through collaboration, peer support or mentoring. Application Deadline: 4 rounds: 1 March, […]
Applications Now Open for Creative Pathways Bursaries 2023! This year, we are offering bursaries to 4 Somerset-based artists aged between 18-30 OR in the early stages of their career to […]
More on Water Finding: Pendulums, Rods and Skills! Anna Chrystal Stephens writes about learning dowsing techniques and the continuing mystery and skepticism around water divining for the latest Water Histories […]
The Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers have opened their call for entries and are running an online submissions until May 2nd .
Chase and Chalke are excited to announce that a third Artist Residency is open for applications! Chase and Chalke Landscape Partnership is a scheme of 20 projects set in the […]
Window Wanderland – Create amazing illuminated artwork for Chard Town Centre 25th Feb & 4th March | 10 – 12 & 1 – 4 Somerset Art Works is running FREE […]
Gallery Climate Coalition GCC is hosting a series of feedback sessions to speak directly with representatives from the non-profit visual arts sector about environmental responsibility, sector-specific climate action and the obstacles to change. […]
Freelance creative workshop facilitator East Quay, Watchet, are looking to extend the range of adult learning opportunities already on offer. They are therefore seeking artists to deliver adult learning courses […]
Season’s Greetings from Somerset Art Works! Wishing you a relaxing and peaceful break this Christmas and all the best for 2023! We wanted to celebrate with this beautiful work […]
For my last SAW Blog of 2022, I’ve decided to take a look back at this year’s Art Weeks and some of the things I was able to enjoy and […]
Somerset Open Studios- 16 Sept- 1 Oct 2023 Register your Venue Registrations open 1 March / Close 7 April 2023 13th January- FAQs WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON […]
BFI Film Academy for 16-19 year olds is taking place in Bridgwater! Are you 16-19 years old and interested in making films? Then Somerset Film’s BFI Film Academy is a […]
16 September- 1 October Somerset Open Studios returns for 2023! SAW Artist Members open their doors to allow a glimpse into often-private spaces and workshops, alongside pop up venues, where […]
East Quay are now accepting applications for the 2023 East Quay Pod 5 Participatory Artist Residency! Artist Stipend: £1,000 Production budget: Up to £1,000 to cover any materials, workshop requirements, […]
We would like to invite SAW members to join us at our Annual General Meeting and Art Weeks Meeting Both meetings will take place at Close House, Hatch Beauchamp, […]
Saturdays (twice a month) | 10am – 3:30pm Pawlett village Hall, TA6 4RY Life drawing classes with models at Pawlett Village Hall. All mod cons, parking, large open studio space, […]
Somerset Art Works is delighted to be continuing as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation for 2023-26! This will enable us to carry on with our ambitious plans for […]
Are you or do you know a young person who has a bright idea that could become a brilliant business? Do you know someone aged 18-30 who is looking to […]
SANCTUARY 1st- 26th November This showcase exhibition at Ilminster Arts Centre presents a selection of new and recent work by Somerset Art Works Members responding to the challenges of the […]
The five Local Authorities within Somerset are currently working together to create a new and exciting 5-year cultural strategy for the new unitary Somerset Council, which will come into being […]
Creative Mendip, part of Mendip District Council, is commissioning a piece of public art. Somerset-based artists are being invited to submit their expressions of interest before the deadline date of November […]
Exhibition Callout for SAW Members- SANCTUARY at Ilminster Arts Centre In collaboration with Ilminster Arts Centre, Somerset Art Works invites SAW Members to contribute to an exclusive SAW Members’ showcase […]
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Join artist Suki Chan and artist and film producer Jo Lanyon on Saturday 8th October, 3pm, at Hestercombe Gallery. Artist Suki Chan presents Memory, Hallucinations and Fog In My Head, a trilogy of films that brings […]
At this time of national reflection and at the launch of Somerset Art Weeks 2022, the September Blog post catches up with several SAW Members who are looking forward to […]
Somerset Art Works would like to express deep sorrow on hearing the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with everyone at this time as the […]
Jacky Oliver Art Installation in the Abbey Barn Co-commissioned by Somerset Art Works and South West Heritage Trust As part of the Horse Power exhibition at the Somerset Rural Life Museum, […]
Project Management for the Arts & Cultural Sector Tue, 13 Sep 2022, 10:00 Tue, 20 Sep 2022, 12:30 Online, Zoom video conferencing Are you preparing to get a new project […]
Somerset Art Weeks- 24 Sept- 9 Oct The Somerset Art Weeks 2022 Guide is here! Available in cultural centres across Somerset and beyond, over 300 artists are taking part in […]
Call to Artists This is the first exhibition by the registered charity Families Out Loud. Their mission is to support families of drug & alcohol users in Wiltshire through one-to-one […]
In 2021, LEVEL launched the Level Residency Lab, a research and development opportunity for professional artists who either identify as Disabled or whose work is suitable for Learning Disabled people […]
Since 2020, our Artist Development Programme has offered bursary support for artists to develop their new projects. We have provided bursary support to more than 20 artists in Somerset since […]
We are delighted to appoint Sarah Rogers, Penelope O’Gara, Sian Cann and Sami Green for this year’s bursary. Creative Pathways is a tailor-made bursary programme to support artists aged between 18-25 OR those in the early […]
In early 2022, 7 artists/artist collectives in Somerset were selected through an open call to make new work that responds to the Somerset Art Weeks 2022 theme ‘Sanctuary’. Lotte Scott […]
Somerset Art Works are delighted to to present a series of five exciting workshops for families with Wells & Mendip Museum, as part of the Search and Learn Project.
Visual Artists Association – Top 3 Tips for Selling Art in a New Art World Mon, 25 July 2022 | 13:00 – 13:40 BST Join VAA’s free taste online session […]
Somerset Art Weeks – Education Resources 2022 Our Education Resources are designed to help schools and educators obtain maximum benefit from the event, offering opportunities for inspiring creativity and learning […]
Regional Artist Support Survey – Deadline 14th August Visual Arts South West are inviting everyone to take part in a regional survey and a prize draw for mentoring session to […]
Explore a collection of weather observations from Burnham-on-Sea and across the Somerset Levels and Moors, created by local Weather Diarists 20th June until the 4th July and open Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 10-5pm and […]
14.00 GMT on 25th August 2022 Call for Artists! Join VAA’s online Art Café with award-winning London artist, Helga Stentzel. This session is for artists of all levels who would like […]
Network Regional Producer Visual Arts South West (VASW) is seeking a new Network Regional Producer to deliver their programme of sector support across the South West. • 3 days per […]
In collaboration with Art at the Heart at RUH Bath, Somerset Art Works invites SAW Members to contribute to a special showcase exhibition opportunity to feature in this year’s Somerset […]
Black Swan Arts Open 2022 15 July – 11 September Artists preview Thursday 14 July 2022, 7.30 – 9pm Accepting entries until 2 June Black Swan Arts Open 2022 is […]
Chase and Chalke is calling for applications for their second Artist Residency! The Artist Residency Project is a series of three residencies, with each artist undertaking an exciting 6 month […]
We are really pleased to be able to share a wonderful Resource Pack created by Artist Fiona Campbell as part of the SAW Greening Art Project Fiona has put together […]
The Braintrust Charity Art Auction is back for 2022, and they are now open for artist submissions! The online auction will take place between 21 May – 6 June and they […]
Social Making 2022: Grounding and Spatial Justice July 21 & 22 – Plymouth College of Art Cooking Sections, In Place of War, Ways of Working, Far Flung, Rachel Dobbs, Rising […]
Water Histories Following an application and interview process Somerset Art Works has appointed Anna Chrystal Stephens for the Water Histories Commission in Chard. ‘During the project I will be working with […]
This course takes participants through a series of practical, creative exercises with discussion and reflection looking at: what is socially engaged art, the role of a facilitator in a socially engaged […]
Ignite Somerset want to offer a Somerset based artist an exciting opportunity to work as Artist in Residence at The Engine Room in Bridgwater from mid June to mid Sept […]
Join us on Friday 29 April at Chard Guildhall for a celebratory day and unveiling of the Banners of Chard – made by members of the community with artist Jenny […]
1 – 24 April Round Tower Gallery Late Night Opening Friday 8 April, 6-8pm Black Swan Arts are hosting an exhibition and auction to help raise funds for displaced Ukrainians. […]
The four emerging artists who reinvented themselves at the midpoint of their lives. Midlife reinvention is nothing new, and for Fiona Campbell, Kelly M O’Brien, Kate McDonnell and Nicola Turner […]
SAW Greening Art Project – Workshop with Fiona Campbell 22nd April 2022 (Earth Day) The workshop investigated artists’ environmental responsibilities, looking at key concepts of Climate Change and the role […]
Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) is calling for entries, giving artists working around the world in all mediums the opportunity to… -Show their work to a distinguished panel of judges: Artist Support Pledge founder Matthew […]
Mall Galleries have announced that the New English Art Club call for entries is now open! The NEAC is an elected society of contemporary painters whose ethos resides in art […]
Do you think powerful art can make people talk? Don’t miss your chance to be part of a new project with a vision to change the art world Artichoke are inviting […]
As a campaigning organisation, CVAN is committed to addressing systemic issues of inequality. In order to better understand the inequalities that exist in the visual arts sector in particular, CVAN […]
Since 2002 Somerset Art Works has worked with a wide range of arts and non-art partners, providing opportunities for communities to work collaboratively with professional artists and encourage wider participation […]
SAW member artist and former trustee Liz Clay has been commissioned by the Royal Academy of Art. Her signature designs will be displayed in the gallery shop as part of […]
This Adult Mental Health Awareness Course is FREE for SME’s and sole traders working in sectors highlighted as most impacted by Covid Thursday 24 March 2022 | 10:00 – 14:00 […]
Somerset Art Works is delighted to have been awarded new contracts from Somerset County Council’s Public Health Team to provide arts projects in schools to support recovery from the coronavirus […]
SAW is looking to commission 5-10 artists/artist collectives in Somerset to make new work that responds to the Festival theme Sanctuary. The new work can include installation, performance and participatory events, […]
‘Open call’ for artists living and working in the South West. For their Summer Open Exhibition 2022, Wiltshire Creative are looking for work in any media across 2D and wall-hung shallow […]
Artist Residency and Commission – Water Histories Culturally Chard 2022 – 2023 Chard, Somerset Somerset Art Works invites artists/artist collectives to propose an initial idea to create work that responds to […]
Learn something new, meet other young dads and mums, time to be creative and to relax – an invitation to join new Creative Art Sessions for Parents starting in March, […]
Application Deadline: First come first served. Amount: up to £250. Number of places: 6 each year. PAIR UP is our new peer support initiative for artists in Somerset. This new […]
Creative Workshop Programme We are delighted to present a series of creative workshops funded by Somerset Skills & Learning. Led by artists from our Artist Development Programme and in collaboration with […]
Sky Arts are looking for artists to apply to the next series of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year and Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year competition. Artists […]
Thursday 17th February 2022 2PM (GMT) Join the Visual Artists Association‘s FREE online Art Café with Anouka Pedley, Senior Fair Manager of The Other Art Fair London, presented by Saatchi Art. […]
Head to our Artist Development Programme page to find all the latest opportunities! Including: Creative Pathways Bursary One-to-one Advisory Sessions PAIR UP : Collaboration & Mentoring Bursary We are committed […]
A new exhibition of solargraphs by Somerset Solargraphic Society explores the passing of time. 15th Jan – 27th Feb 2022 | Black Swan Arts ‘Slow Time’ is the result of […]
Sculpture Exhibition and Ashburner prize entries The annual sculpture exhibition at Stone Lane Gardens near Chagford in Devon is for emerging/early career sculptors and installation artists based in or connected […]
We are busy setting up two new strands of our wellbeing programme for the new year. The first is an artist residency with Liz Gregory working with the Wellington Mind […]
Arts Council England have just announced £1.5 million of new investment in three benevolent funds to provide financial aid for individuals working across the cultural sector. These are the Theatre Artists Fund and Help For […]
YARNING, four women spin tales of life, survival and knitting for Christmas Wednesday 15 December 2021, 3.30-4.30pm. Online. Free. Book via Eventbrite. Trevor Pitt presents a live streaming of his play where four women […]
Developing Your Mindset for Opportunities Date and Time: 26th January @2pm GMT Description: Artists of all levels are invited to join this online session by the VAA to unlock their potential […]
24 Sept- 9 Oct Somerset Art Weeks Festival returns in 2022 with the theme of ‘SANCTUARY’ Spiritual – a holy or sacred place Sustainable – a place that provides safety or protection […]
This Christmas, please consider supporting our work with Taunton Open Door – A day centre for Taunton’s homeless community. This year (2021), three artists have been running workshops at the day centre, […]
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Creative Mendip, an integral part of Mendip District Council, is inviting Expressions of Interest from Somerset-based artists for a Public Art Commission in Shepton Mallet. The completed […]
The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Call for Entry https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/call-for-entries/open-exhibitions/royal-institute-painters-water-colours Deadline: Friday 28 January 2022, 12 noon The exhibition will take place Thursday 14 April 2022 – Saturday […]
Somerset Art Works and Open Door Inspired by the positive impact of arts activities on a client during a recent stay in prison, Open Door approached Somerset Art Works to […]
An exciting new opportunity for artists The Holburne is welcoming applications from artists to participate in a new experimental, open submission arts programme. Artists can be at any stage of their […]
VAA Art Café: Setting yourself up for success in 2022… How to create more financial opportunities & find art buyers Via Zoom Webinar at 14.00 GMT on Thursday 9th December Join […]
New Age of Creativity Newsletter From January 2022, if you have any news, events, resources, research, funding, commissions, toolkits or opportunities that relate specifically to older people achieving agency and equity […]
Chase & Chalke are now seeking to engage a community artist in residence for six months from January to June 2022. The Chase & Chalke Landscape Partnership is a group of organisations […]
Julie’s Bicycle | Culture: The Missing Link Last week Julie’s Bicycle hosted a discussion at COP26 called Culture: The Missing Link. Across the world, artists and arts organisations are mobilising around the climate crisis and discovering a deeper connection […]
Dovecote Gallery have an immediate opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join their small team to train as a picture framer. Based at their shop in Bruton, they will provide […]
Arts Council England want to hear from you! It goes without saying that it has been a challenging 18 months for all of us and the cultural sector has been […]
Somerset Reacquainted Tour – ‘Solace’ 20 October 2021 – 20 January 2022, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton The Somerset Reacquainted exhibition has now arrived at Musgrove Park Hospital. This exhibition presents […]
Mall Galleries currently have two calls for entries, The Pastel Society and The Royal Society of British Artists The Pastel Society Call for Entries: https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/call-for-entries/open-exhibitions/pastel-society Deadline: Friday 3 December, 12 […]
Artist Brief: Burnham-on-Sea Seafront Public Art Project In conjunction with the creation of a new playground at the South Esplanade end of the Burnham-on-Sea sea front, Seed and Burnham-on-Sea and […]
The Craft4Crafters Show returns to the Bath & West Showground this November. 25–27 November, 10am – 5pm The Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset It is ideal for great […]
Take Art are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to lead and develop this Take Art specialism and to take overall responsibility for two key projects and the EY team […]
We, Somerset Art Works, declare a Climate and Ecological Emergency. Somerset Art Works has become one of a growing number of arts organisations and individuals who have declared a climate […]
VISUAL ART OPEN AWARDS 2022 – Artist Call – £10,000 Prize Fund All UK & International artists are invited to apply for the Visual Art Open Award 2022. Presented by […]
Graduate & Early Career to Pro Show – 03 November 2021 @ 14.00 GMT Open to all early career artists, join a free online ‘Graduate & Early Career to Pro Show’ […]
Somerset Art Works and The Big Draw! Big Draw workshops will take place this October Half Term with Somerset Art Works artists at the Somerset Rural Life Museum and […]
Find the latest opportunities from Contemporary Visual Arts Network and Visual Arts South West below: VASW Administrator https://www.vasw.org.uk/opportunities/administrator-for-visual-arts-south-west VASW Online Producer https://www.vasw.org.uk/opportunities/online-producer-for-wevaa CVAN Fair and Equitable Programme Coordinator https://www.artisessential.art/news/co-ordinator-fair-and-equitable-programme […]
Acorn Property Group, this year’s Open Studios Headline Sponsor, have a blog with information about their support for this year’s event and links to the two virtual gallery tours they […]
Dig a little deeper into the wonderful world of Somerset Open Studios and find exclusive content from many of the wonderful participants this year. More info here
The Inch by IN:CH travelling project Finale will be at the Gauge Museum (West Somerset Railway, Bishops Lydeard TA4 3RU); 25 September – 3 October, 11am-5pm daily except Mondays as […]
Place, Process and Practice: Last month, I started to take a look at what’s coming up in this autumn’s Open Studios event, and how the event will run. As there’s […]
Somerset Art Works are delighted to announce the support of Acorn Property Group as the Headline Sponsor for this year’s Somerset Open Studios event. Two specially- curated virtual gallery tours […]
We’re delighted to announce the launch of a brand new Open Studios App! Scan the QR code, which can be found on the website, or search ‘Somerset Open Studios’ to […]
Join the Somerset arts community to meet artists Alice Kettle and Susan Kamara in conversation at the Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury. Friday 22 October 2021 2pm to 5pm […]
Introducing our brand new fold out Map + Venue Listings! It provides essential information for you to plan your visits to Somerset Open Studios this year, including contact details and […]
Now in its 9th year, the Bath Open Art Prize is once again open for submissions. Organised by Fringe Arts Bath and fast becoming one of the South West’s key […]
Artists and creatives located in Somerset can benefit from a free business support programme, giving 1-2-1 advice from sector specialists. The Visitor Economy Support Programme (VESP) is funding free support […]
GROW Commission – The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton The Brewhouse have just launched a commission callout for a new environment-focussed creative project. The commission is titled GROW, and […]
CVAN and the Visual Arts Alliance are committed to protecting the livelihoods of artists and freelance art workers. They are again reaching out to visual arts workers in a follow-up survey to understand […]
VAA Art Café Join the Visual Arts Association‘s free online Art Café with Sophie Lucas, Director of The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art. This session is for artists […]
For one of my summer 2021 blog posts, it seems like an appropriate time to take a look at the Priorswood Pollinators Project at Lyngford Park in North Taunton. […]
Are you a creative looking for your next opportunity? Hestercombe Gallery aims to present the best in contemporary arts practice, whilst focusing on the relationship between art and landscape. They have […]
Community-led cultural activity celebrating Chard’s historic town centre. Saturday 10 July 2021 Culturally Chard Outside and around the Guildhall, 11am – 3pm Launch of the Stories of Chard project, Storytelling at 11.30, […]
We are delighted to introduce Somerset Art Works’ new Young People Patron, Jasbinder Bilan. Jasbinder is a teacher and Somerset based Costa Award winning young people’s author of Asha […]
The very first Langport Art day is taking place on 7th August 2021 Artists are invited to enjoy and be inspired by the beautiful vistas and views in and […]
A travelling exhibition considering change, transition and the transportation of ideas. Inch by INCH is a travelling exhibition, spiralling round the South West and evolving on its journey, as it […]
Applications for the AIR Open 2021 are now open! This is open to any artist, any theme and will be for a physical group show taking place August-September 2021. It […]
This Small Charity Week, we are raising money for our new project with Taunton Open Door. 🎉 Localgiving is hosting the Small Charity Week Challenge which will run from […]
Come Together is an exciting new programme of public events, training and co-creation, developing skills to create new spaces, experiences, and connections that enable us to ‘Come Together’. The programme is designed to support […]
Planning Your First Crowdfunding Campaign Quickstart Guide For Absolute Beginners Thursday 22 June 10am – 12noon (Zoom) Crowdfunding is an essential skill for community groups, artists, creative professionals and for […]
Exhibition date: 18th September – 26th October 2021 Venue: The Brewhouse Theatre & Art Centre, Taunton When isolation and solitude are forced upon us, many seek ways to bring different […]
Exhibition date: October 2021 – January 2022 Venue: Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton Well-being became more important than ever during the lockdowns. For some artists, the professional void created by the […]
Chard’s High Street has been awarded £80,000 for a Cultural Programme Somerset Art Works, South Somerset District Council and Chard Town Council on behalf of a consortium of local partners, […]
Creativity Explores combined Arts Conference for Primary School Teachers. This year the annual InspirED Conference is moving online with a focus on creative approaches to engage with Climate Change. […]
MILSOM PLACE, BATH UNTIL 27 JUNE 2021 International paper artist, illustrator and author Jessica Palmer has been invited to display her unique and stunning range of paper collages in Milsom […]
Spark Somerset are offering a free workshops for community groups around dealing with anxiety. With Covid-19 restrictions easing today, lots of community groups are looking forward to resuming their services. […]
BHM Live: Launchpad is an initiative which seeks to support emerging artists from the African and African Caribbean Diaspora based in the UK. The initiative works across all art forms […]
PAID OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTIST AT SOMERSET FILM Somerset Film are offering a Somerset based artist an exciting opportunity to work as Artist in Residence at The Engine Room in Bridgwater […]
Video Creation: telling an effective story in under 30 seconds What makes a good story for video? How does the short form nature of social media change our storytelling? Chris […]
Paid opportunity for new makers! The Crafts Council are on the hunt for a maker or designer to create a warm and welcoming Family Learning Station to be used and […]
Wiltshire Creative have announced that applications for their Summer Open Exhibition 2021 are now open, and invite artists to apply. The Wiltshire Creative Summer Exhibition 2021 will be taking place […]
Creativity Works and the National Trust have a really exciting commission to share, working at the National Trust site in Stourhead, Wiltshire. The commission will focus around exploring wellbeing and […]
Making It: Devon Guild of Craftsmen Devon Guild of Craftsmen is inviting applications to be part of its ambitious exhibition and development programme for emerging talents in the South West. If […]
As an Arts Council NPO, we want to pay our respects and express our gratitude to the Duke of Edinburgh for his support for the arts and culture sector over […]
Introducing Priorswood Pollinators! Spring – Summer 2021 Somerset Art Works and partners are excited to be developing creative community activities in North Taunton. Working outdoors in Lyngford Park, at home, […]
In May, 3 bespoke workshops put together by Gillian Taylor, alongside the launch of the Marketing Toolkit for members. [Workshop 1] Raising your profile [Workshop 2] Create your website [Workshop 3] […]
IN PURSUIT OF SPRING- Black Swan Arts, Frome | April – June 2021 Taking its title from the book by Edward Thomas, this exhibition at Black Swan Arts traces the […]
Storyvault Films are currently looking for artists to take part in the new series of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year! “The series will be filmed in spectacular […]
Wells Art Contemporary 2021 is now open for entries! Artists working in any medium are invited to apply online for inclusion in this year’s exhibition. Entry closes on the 25th […]
Seed Sedgemoor have teamed up with four local artists and Buses of Somerset to create an opportunity for you to get creative on the bus! Artists Fiona Campbell, Karl Bevis, […]
Somerset Art Works is looking ahead to our community engagement programme this year, planning both face to face and online artist workshops with a wide range of participants in a variety of […]
Taking place 2-4pm every third Thursday of the month, a monthly meeting to share the latest opportunities for artists in Somerset with invited guest speakers. FREE event, and for all […]
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, and as part of the Arts & Culture Diversity Forum for Somerset, Take Art is hosting a Q&A session with performance artist Tom Marshman! The […]
Area Meetings have been arranged for the 1st week of March to support Open Studios participants with their planning for this year’s event. All current SAW Members are welcome to attend to find […]
We are looking to recruit an intern as part of the Government Kickstart Scheme to assist our core team in aspects of Arts Administration. There will be a range of […]
The Brewhouse are asking for help in developing their plans and have devised a short survey that will take about 5 minutes to complete. Completed responses can be entered into […]
We’re pleased to announce the launch of a series of new marketing resources exclusively for SAW Members Produced by Gillian Taylor PR, the Marketing Toolkit is a series of PDF documents […]
IN PURSUIT OF SPRING- Black Swan Arts, April and May 2021 “In March 1913, as the storm clouds of the Great War gathered, Edward Thomas set out from the suburbs […]
February’s Blog post delves into SAW’s activity around it’s evolving artist development programme and how this enables members to access appropriate opportunities and support at a challenging time. Since […]
Contemporary Visual Arts Network (CVAN) is inviting artists to unite in declaring that #ArtIsEssential! Thursday 11th February marked the launch of the Contemporary Visual Arts Network campaign: #ArtIsEssential The campaign […]
Online Art Café; Multiple Streams of Art Income & Opportunities During COVID 19 The Visual Artists Association are inviting UK and International artists to their February get together featuring London based Contemporary Fine […]
Calling all social enterprises in Somerset! Free training and support is available from The Social Enterprise Network Somerset! The next free network event is is Tuesday 26th January: Developing 20/21 […]
Inch by IN:CH is an artist-led project, curated by the Bath-based artist group IN:CH, who are bringing contemporary art out of the gallery and into the communal areas of our […]
The first Blog post of 2021 takes a look at the recent Window Wanderland- Nocturnal Nightlights project in East and North Taunton and finds out more from lead artist Andrea […]
Did you know you can make FREE donations to Somerset Art Works while doing your online Christmas Shopping this year? There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready […]
Become A Trustee! We are looking for a dynamic new trustee who is dedicated to developing the visual arts. Our existing diverse Trustees are critical in setting a new look […]
MEMORY (2019), commissioned by Somerset Art Works for Open Studios 2019 has been selected to feature in online festival PEER to PEER: UK / HK. PEER to PEER: UK / […]
East and North Taunton 21 November – 6 December 2020 Window Wanderland is a perfect way to brighten up your neighbourhood in the dark months. Create and view designs for […]
Somerset Art Works has been selected to be part of the Localgiving £1m Coronavirus Match Fund! From Tuesday 27th October – Tuesday 3rd November, every pound that was donated to […]
The Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) fund is for individuals who are cultural and creative practitioners and want to take time to focus on their creative development. If you’re thinking […]
An online Zoom session exploring economic barriers to Arts and Culture Wed 11 Nov 2020, 11.15am Are you an artist, performer or filmmaker in Somerset that has faced economic barriers […]
We’re delighted to welcome guest blogger Jenna Myles from Somerset Cool for this month’s blog, with her own Open Studios highlights! Since moving to Somerset, September and the first […]
Join our series of 6 live podcast events to explore Somerset Reacquainted with participating artists and the project curators Sara Dudman and Zoe Li! Monday, Wednesday, Friday 21, 23, 25, […]
We’re delighted to share a special welcome to this year’s Digital Open Studios event from our Patron, Kevin McCloud. You can watch Kevin’s introduction here, as he highlights what’s on […]
Somerset Art Works members have been busy making their own films to show you inside their studios and share their practice as they prepare for this year’s Somerset Digital Open […]
VIEW THE OPEN STUDIOS GUIDE IN ADOBE Somerset Digital Open Studios 19 September- 4 October 2020 This autumn, Somerset Open Studios went online with an exciting new look as well […]
Somerset Art Works have commissioned five special films by film-maker Hannah Earl, which take a peek into the working studios of artist members as they prepare for this year’s Somerset […]
Paintbrushes from Nature – Join us for a workshop with Somerset Reaquainted artist Natasha Rand at Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury! Collect and use natural textures to make your […]
Somerset Digital Open Studios 19 September- 4 October 2020 Look out for the launch of the Digital Open Studios Guide in the next few days which features work by more than […]
Somerset Skills and Learning are running FREE Digital Taster sessions starting in September This course will support you with: · Using your computer or device. · Online basics such as […]
Somerset Art Works is now able to offer specialist, FREE artist-led advice and resources to wellbeing groups around the county – to encourage and support creative activity for health and […]
A collective reflection by 63 Somerset artists during lockdown Location: Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury, ‘Somerset Reacquainted’ is a project which captures the essence of a rural county in lockdown […]
Arts Administration Internship This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the creative and cultural sector working within a Somerset visual arts agency with a countywide […]
The Association for Cultural Enterprises are introducing some new initiatives to support you, your teams and your organisations at this challenging time for our sector, including: Free individual membership for anyone […]
We are very excited to announce a series of online events taking place every Thursday 2-3.30pm starting on the 23 July! They will cover digital marketing and profiling your work, […]
Open Letter to the Chancellor Earlier this month, Contemporary Visual Arts Network wrote an Open Letter to Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury, Kemi Badenoch MP, Exchequer […]
Take A Part are thrilled to be collaborating with artist and educationalist Rachel Dobbs to support artists, curators, producers, community members and activists to gain skills in fundraising and approaching hyper-local […]
National Lottery Project Grants is returning! Arts Council England have announced that on 22 July applications will be open again with a budget of £59.8 million available until April 2021! […]
A paid opportunity for community artists across England to develop their local connections and explore new ways of working. Terrestrial want to invest in artists to foster community links with […]
Angela Charles talks to Cavaliero Finn about her journey as a visual artist coping with a severe loss of sight. “I first fell in love with Angela Charles’ subtly coloured, […]
Grab a coffee and join CEDA as they bring together artists, creatives and cultural professionals in the South West for online networking events. The sessions focus on working with disabled […]
Lotte Scott uses charcoal and the process of charcoal burning (pyrolysis) to explore the relationship between material, place and deep time. In this event, Lotte will give an insight into the […]
The Frome Open Art Trail celebrates local artists and makers, normally during the Frome Festival in July. However, owing to Covid-19 the artists’ work is now being shown online with […]
The longer this period of isolation endures, the more important it feels to accept that we, as Somerset-based artists, are all operating from a point of relative privilege at so […]
CALLOUT TO ALL UK BASED DESIGNER-MAKERS Exhibition title: MAKE 2020 Exhibition tagline: Contemporary Crafts for Christmas Exhibition dates: Saturday 14 November 2020 – Sunday 3 January 2021 Callout deadline: 4pm, […]
In the coming weeks, our online event Get Together brings you presentations by artist Rona Lee, Tracey Warr and Lotte Scott. Each artist talks about their work in relation to […]
Introducing At Home With Nature! 🌻 A beautiful nature and creativity project open to all during this time of social distancing. Whatever your age and ability, we’d love you to join […]
‘Somerset Re-acquainted’ is a creativity-in-isolation project for SAW members, initiated by artist Sara Dudman and working in collaboration with SAW. The project responds to the current unique period of isolation and […]
SOMERSET OPEN STUDIOS 2020 GOES DIGITAL This year’s Somerset Open Studios (September 19th– October 4th) will be a digital extravaganza. Through an interactive brochure, visitors will be able to curate their […]
A series of 3 online events designed to develop, explore and redefine artistic practice; supporting artists to build confidence and equip with the skills they need to face the challenges […]
a-n The artists information Company have announced that they are offering bursaries of £500-£1500 to artists whose livelihoods have been impacted by Coronavirus. They encourage applications from artists working in […]
Somerset Art Works member, Tess Armitage has started a new collaborative project called Art in Isolation. An arts project open to all with the aim of bringing us together during […]
During this period of social distancing at home we’ll be putting links to lots of the amazing free content that has generously been made available by artists, magazines, arts organisations, […]
Please find below links to information, resources and funding help. NHS Advice for everyone https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Mental wellbeing while staying at home https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/ Arts Council England Covid-19 support […]
Due to the emerging situation, rather than plan an event Somerset Film, Take Art and Somerset Art Works have created a platform to share the actions we’re taking as arts organisations […]
Social Arts Practice and Me is a training workshop with facilitated conversation & skills development session for local artists interested in or already working in a socially engaged way with communities and/or […]
Fiona Campbell, Matthew Dibble, Kelly M O’Brien, Kate McDonnell and Nicola Turner present Materiality at Walcot Chapel in Bath this month – a celebration of materials in sculpture and installation […]
The Chase and Chalke Landscape Partnership, focusing on the heart of Cranborne Chase AONB, is a new, multi-partner, Heritage Lottery funded scheme running until Spring 2024. The scheme consists of […]
Please note this event has been postponed until further notice due to COVID-19 At this event we will explore Socially Engaged (SE) practice (sometimes also referred to as participatory […]
Bursaries of up to £250 are available for 4 SAW artist members to attend the Social Making 2020 Symposium (19-20 June) in Plymouth, covering symposium ticket, travel (standard train fare […]
This February, Somerset Art Works collaborated with Somerset Film and Take Art in events led by Unlimited, two simultaneous action days in two places. One in The Courthouse in Thirsk, […]
“We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Mothership 2020. This year, we are hosting 3 artist’s residencies, each one to be offered for a […]
The WAC Awards is an International Visual Arts Competition The WAC Awards is an open competition for contemporary visual art that is gaining praise and respect in Britain and abroad. […]
To celebrate its centenary, the Leach Pottery is now welcoming applications for 3 commissions ranging in value from £5,750 to £11,500. Overview In 1920 Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada collaborated […]
Barnardo’s is seeking an artist/artists to work alongside young people with additional needs who are exploring and researching the history of fashion as expression of identity. The young people will […]
This year, we are providing bursary support to 4 Somerset based artists aged between 18-25 or at any age in the early stages of their career. Creative Pathways Bursary 2020 […]
An invitation to artists to apply for one of six Jerwood residencies to take place at Newlyn Gallery-Cornwall, Penzance between May 2020 and August 2020. Residency artists to be in-residence, […]
If you’d like to take part in this year’s Somerset Open Studios, 19th September – 4th October, then read our guidelines for how to get involved… Art Weeks
The public are being urged to get involved in the creation of Somerset’s first Climate Emergency Strategy. All four district councils and Somerset County Council declared or recognised climate emergencies in […]
Marking the current exhibition at Hestercombe Gallery, this half day event will bring together the artist, the films’ writer, the show’s curators and invited guests to consider the themes raised […]
Join us to discuss disability and the arts in rural areas, as we look at what more can be done to support disabled artists, participants, and audiences. When and where? […]
Somerset Art Works ran Create + Place workshops at Priorswood Christmas Market last week, lovely to witness all ages taking part and making seasonal table decorations. We welcomed family groups, […]
Starting from February until July 2020, 6 monthly meetings will be led by our Programme Associate Zoe Li with invited artists and arts professionals sharing their expertise and different approaches […]
Artist printmaker Simon Ripley was appointed by Somerset Art Works to run a programme of printmaking workshops with the Bridgwater Mind Art Group during the autumn of 2019. The objectives were […]
Renowned artist Ben Rivers presents Urthworks at Hestercombe Gallery, from 9 November 2019 to 9 February 2020. Curated by Josephine Lanyon for Somerset Art Works, Somerset Film and Hestercombe Gallery. Urthworks is the culmination of a long term […]
Join us on 1st & 2nd November at the Castle House at the Museum of Somerset to see an exhibition of the research and creative workshops behind Taunton Youth Republic […]
Somerset Art Weeks Festival 21 September – 6 October World-renowned writer and broadcaster John McCarthy opened a day of special events on Saturday 28th September at B-Wing, an art exhibition […]
A number of our member artists take part in our Artist Development Programme, and received bursaries and financial support to realise their ambitious projects and present work during the Festival. […]
Somerset Art Works would like to invite you to join the OPENING WEEKEND of Somerset Art Weeks Festival on Saturday 21 September. More than 100 venues will be opened to the public from […]
SAW is working with artist Monica Shanta at Taunton Together and Bridgwater Together this autumn – join us at these community-run multicultural events for international food, music, dance, workshops, community […]
A 12 month reminiscence project is being developed by artist Carolyn Lefley and Somerset Art Works, working with residents of North Taunton Woolaway houses. Council-owned, defective Woolaway houses are being […]
‘Welcome to this architecture of remorse. Here you will never stop climbing, one heavy step at a time, your feet no longer yours. See how the levels go up and […]
HERITAGE COURTYARD GALLERY AND STUDIOS, Presents RE-FORMATION An exhibition of contemporary art, showing from July 22nd – October 6th this summer, at the Bishops Palace, Wells. RE-FORMATION is a “whole site” […]
About the Commission Somerset Art Work is seeking Expressions of Interest from national and international artists / artist collectives who are interested in exploring the role and relevance of the […]
We need as many questions as possible by 21 June for ‘Ask Somerset’s Plants’ project by Feral Practice & Marcus Coates to produce new audio work to be broadcasted on […]
Take place on Thursday 11 July, the event is designed specifically for artists, covering the essential knowledge to market your work from theory to practical, focusing on your audiences. Suitable […]
National Meadows Day is an annual event taking place on Saturday 6th July 2019. Last year, more than 125 events took place on or around National Meadows Day, celebrating wildflower grasslands with […]
We are delighted to appoint 5 artists, Amanda Lynch, Shannon Watson, Megan Wakelam, Emma Housley and Olivia Peace to receive Creative Pathways Bursary this year. Thanks for our partner […]
Initiated by Somerset Art Works in partnership with South West Heritage Trust. During Summer 2019 Somerset Rural Life Museum inspired audiences to engage with rural ceramics through a programme of […]
South West Artist Peer Forum is a group of contemporary artists based in the South West, meeting every few months to present and critique their recent works and ideas. The […]
Next month Somerset Art Works will be exhibiting at one of the most prestigious and much loved craft events in Europe, attracting over 10,000 visitors over the weekend… the Bovey […]
The WAC Awards is an international visual arts competition open to all artists aged 18 and over based in the UK or internationally. Head to the WAC website to read […]
Somerset Art Weeks takes place this year from 21st September- 6th October. The FREE Art Weeks Guide will be in full-colour, portrait format 165mm x 240mm, with a print run of 40,000 copies, as […]
Arts Administration Internship This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the creative and cultural sector working within a Somerset visual arts agency with a countywide […]
Project Brief : Sculpture for Weston Museum Engaging with experienced artists – CV and previous experience will be required. Sculptural work We would like for any experienced artists to propose […]
Are you between 11 and 21? Live in North Taunton? Got Something to Say? Come along to Lyngford Park on Saturday the 30th of March or Saturday the 4th […]
Are you interested in the arts and your environment? Are you 16-25 and want to help shape the arts in Somerset? If so, Somerset Art Works is looking for a […]
In order to strengthen the connection between individual artists working in contemporary art in Somerset, 4 places are offered each year for artists or artist-led groups to develop an artist […]
The following area meetings have been arranged to help Members plan for this year’s Festival event and hear SAW’s plans for the year. All welcome to meet other artists, discuss […]
Read the artist brief and apply here: https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/weymouth-public-art-trail/3107
INCENDIARY SET ON FIRE Incendiary is a multi-site exhibition consisting of 23 artists (including artists from Somerset, Bath, Bristol, Gloucester and London) and the Walking the Land Artists […]
Saturday 26th January, from 10am. Wells Museum, Cathedral Green, Wells BA5 2UE. Somerset Arts Works are offering a day of free family workshops with artist Edwina Bridgeman. During the […]
Now fully booked – waiting list in operation Weds 06 March, 2-4pm, Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury. Inspiration and practical advice for developing projects with local museums. The afternoon includes presentations, […]
Somerset Art Work is seeking Expressions of Interest from national and international artists / artist collectives who may wish to propose an initial idea to make new work, in a […]
Keystage 1&2 Network Event NEW Primary Arts Toolkit: Ideas and resources for your school How do you plan an Arts Week and why is it a great idea for your […]
Why vote for us? Watch our lovely 2 min film from the InspirED Mix and Match workshops with Megan Players then decide for yourself! Vote for us here: https://thebigdraw.org/vote **Voting info** […]
Somerset Art Works Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday 15th November 2018, 2pm at the Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport TA109PR. Please see documents below: AGM Advance Notice […]
Bampfylde Hall, Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton TA2 8LG Thursday 22 November 2018, 9.45 am–5.00 pm FREE Refreshments and lunch provided Taunton is going to get bigger and better. […]
SAW Members – please follow this link to the advance notice of the Annual General Meeting, to be held at The Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport TA10 9PR on Thursday 15th November […]
Somerset Art Works would like to invite members to the SAW Annual General Meeting on Thursday 15th November 2018, 2pm at the Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport TA10 9PR. Free […]
Supported by Visual Arts South West, we are offering a number of bursaries for our upcoming ‘Prospecting’ artists symposium on 1st November, 2018. The bursaries are opened to visual artists and writers in […]
An opportunity for artists and art professionals in Somerset to join SAW to visit the Liverpool Biennial. SAW have arranged return coach travel from Somerset to Liverpool and a guided tour […]
Join us at The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre in Taunton this Wednesday to celebrate the close of Somerset Open Studios 2018. Somerset Art Works will be holding a special […]
‘Prospecting‘ A one-day symposium exploring directions and territories for artists’ practice Artists’ practices are characterised by persistence. Continuous research and development is punctuated and energised by creative interaction, provoked […]
There are many ways for schools to discover opportunities for inspiring creativity and learning outside the classroom during Somerset Open Studios. Our education resources are part of SAW’s InspirED offer […]
WE CREATE OUR OWN ISLAND SAW Diversity Programme Artist Edwina Bridgman is developing an evolving project on behalf of Somerset Art Works to take to 3 multicultural events in Somerset. TAUNTON TOGETHER: […]
Qualifying Somerset-based artists from any artform can now apply for a FREE three-hour, one-to-one surgery for advice and support with the aim of bringing a digital element to their current […]
The Somerset Open Studios Guide is available at locations across Somerset and beyond, including Libraries, Museums, Art Galleries and all cultural venues. New for 2018 is an improved online version […]
Free for all SAW member, one to one meeting to create your plan, meeting now available via Zoom, Skype or Google hangout. Book now! Part of our Artist Development Programme, […]
Application deadline: Programme closed. Bursary Amount: £500. Number of places: 4 each year. A bursary for mid-career artists to develop their projects, including group learning, mentoring, fundraising and a £500 […]
Celebrating the Work of Emerging and Established Artists Hosted by the international art and culture publication Aesthetica Magazine, the Art Prize provides a platform for both emerging and established artists […]
Date: Tuesday 3rd July Time: 4 to 6 pm Location:Somerset Film, 52 High Street, BRIDGWATER, Somerset TA6 3BL We would like to invite you to join a group of artists, […]
SAW would like to invite you to a sharing event, to hear your ideas and thoughts about how we can work to together to nurture and celebrate the Visual Arts […]
As a women led organisation, Somerset Art Works is very proud to be working with women and girls in schools and colleges around the county in the lead-up to the […]
Dear Organisations, directors, managers and curators, We would like to invite you to a sharing event, to hear your ideas and thoughts about how we can work to together to […]
Wednesday 23 May 2018 | Clayhill Arts | 10am – 5pm Cost: FREE. 10 places for Somerset Art Works Artist Members (Supported by Somerset Art Works & Visual Arts […]
The WAC Awards is an open competition for artists working in painting, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media and photography. Deadline 5pm 2nd July 2018. More details wellsartcontemporary.co.uk
Date: 8 May 2018 Time: 10am – 2pm Location: Somerset Art Works, The Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport TA10 9PR (FREE Parking) Following on from the previous Artist Development Day […]
Somerset Art Works is looking for an Arts Development and Marketing Administrator 18 hours per week Salary: £18,000 – £20.000 (pro rata) Location: Langport Somerset Closing Date: Monday 30 April […]
This year, we offer bursaries to 3 Somerset based artists in the early stage of their career to demonstrate their developing practices and engage their audiences during Somerset Open Studios […]
A bursary is now available for an emerging artist to develop a new body of work and take part in the Somerset Open Studios (15th – 30th September 2018) at ACEarts, […]
Somerset Art Works is working in partnership with B-Side Festival to offer a bursary of £500 for a Somerset artist, including an opportunity for developing new work, networking, mentoring and […]
Documents from the 2021 Somerset Art Works Annual General Meeting will be shared to this page. For more information about the meeting click here. AGM Proxy form here AGM notice […]
Somerset Art Works is delighted to announce involvement in PROCESSIONS, a mass participation artwork to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, which gave the first British […]
Somerset Art Works Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday 18th January 2018, 11.30am at the Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport TA10 9PR. Please see documents below: AGM Advance Notice for […]
Somerset Open Studios 2018 15- 30 September Over 210 venues took part in Somerset Open Studios 2016. Somerset Open Studios 2018 draws Art Weeks back to its roots, focusing on […]
15th January 2018 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Are you an artist or creative looking for new ways to grow your sales? There is a whole world out there, so […]
Somerset Art Works & Somerset Film present BEN RIVERS: THREE FILMS + Q&A with Ben Rivers Mon 29 Jan 7:45 pm Runtime: 1hr 10mins combined film timings, plus Q&A Tickets: £8, full […]
SAW is looking to widen its pool of artists to work on community engagement and education projects. With an exciting 4 years of delivery currently in planning, now is the perfect […]
Thank you to those taking part in the Prospectus Learning Events. The programme is now closed with more than 100 participants attending events this autumn, including 2 artist workshops, 2 […]
We are delighted to collaborate with University Centre Somerset to present you a series of Public Lectures in November and December to introduce contemporary arts to wider audiences in Somerset. […]
b-side Festival 2018 Open Call are offering a number of commission opportunities to create new, temporary, site-responsive work in any media for the next festival, 8 – 16 September 2018. […]
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Join us this week for All The People, a film programme curated by Josephine Lanyon featuring short films by Ben Rivers, Luke Fowler, Sarah Miles and Adam Chodzko. Each Screening includes […]
Magpie Trading are holding an Art Sale at the Seager Hall, Wells on 30th September. We have limited availability for a maximum of three emerging artists to have a table […]
My name is Annie from Craft4Crafters and we holding a big Craft Show at Bath and West Showground 19th -21st October. We have over 170 craft supplies attending […]
One of our artists has received the following email, it has been sent as if it comes from Somerset Art Works. This has NOT been sent from this office and […]
Further to this weeks announcement that Somerset Art Works will now be a National Portfolio Organisation, Phil Gibby, Area Director, South West, Arts Council England, said: “We are delighted to […]
Creative Pathways is Somerset Art Works’ professional development programme that aims to provide tailor-made support for artist members in Somerset to develop their practice and to deliver high-quality work. somersetartworks.org.uk/saw-members/professional-development […]
We are pleased to announce new Somerset Art Works commissions as part of ‘A Landscape Of Objects’ funded by Arts Council England. Selected artists will make new work leading up to […]
We are delighted to announce that Somerset Art Works will become a National Portfolio Organisation. Thank you to Arts Council England and everyone whose work made this possible, which recognises […]
Help create a living art installation inspired by Somerset countryside The summer holidays are a brilliant time to try new experiences and spend as much time as possible outside. So […]
The international Aesthetica Art Prize 2017 is currently open for entries, presenting an opportunity for artists in your network to showcase their work to wider audiences and further their […]
New exhibition opening soon: A fascinating and intriguing array of buffet-sized work from 45 artists. Opens at Hestercombe House from 21 May. More info here
Book Commission for Amazing Space II: Tree House Library Project (NEW) Apply now! Deadline Friday 19 May 2017 A bursary is available for an early career artist to create a handmade book […]
Members of the Artists Union of Saint Petersburg have been invited by Somerset Art Works to visit Somerset in August for a series of sessions of plein air painting. Last year, SAW Chairman Richard Pomeroy […]
An exciting opportunity for artists – Creative craft commissions There are 8 commissions for artists to make new work in response to an aspect of the special collections to be […]
We are inviting proposals from UK based artists working in any medium to create a site-specific contemporary artwork to be shown during Prospect: Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2017 (23 September – […]
Somerset Art Works is offering 4 bursaries to Somerset-based artists to explore the prospect of progressing their artistic practice and widening their audiences. In response to the focus of SAW’s creative programme in […]
What’s special about Taunton’s waterways and green spaces? ArtsTaunton is an organisation working to make Taunton a great place to live somewhere where art and nature combine to make a […]
The University of Exeter exhibition Observatory: perspectives on landscape, society and spirit will be held at the University’s Streatham Campus 11th -18th June 2017. Submissions of 2D works in any […]
Somerset Art Works is looking for an Artist Technician to join the Prospectus Project between February to June 2017. As a member of the project, he/she should have the ability […]
Somerset Art Works is delivering a three year artist residency programme at Yeovil Country Park following the themes of Water – Meadow – Wood. This three-year project is providing greater engagement […]
Somerset Art Works is looking for a voluntary Treasurer. For a full job description please click here If you are interested in applying for this role, please email [email protected] […]
Shifting Ground by Stephen Smith Sat, 12th Nov, 2016 to Sun, 26th Feb, 2017 Shifting Ground is an exhibition by artist in residence Stephen Smith accompanied by works from The Ingram Collection […]
Welcome to the Visual Art Open Competition, aimed at providing a platform for UK & International Artists to develop their passion and career in the arts sector. The competition is […]
Read a round up of SAW’s achievements in 2015, click the link below Annual Review