by stiveslocal | Aug 27, 2026 | Arts and entertainment
A new exhibition — entitled Immerse — by Justine Lois Thorpe is continuing at Penwith Gallery, St Ives, until 19th September. Justine spent her early years in St Agnes, North Cornwall, which continues to inspire her today. She comes from a background...
by stiveslocal | Aug 14, 2026 | Arts and entertainment
A Passion for Penwith and its People is the title of a selling showcase of collectible paintings by Mousehole-based naïve artist Joan Gillchrest, who died in 2008. Her passion for Penwith and its inhabitants is vividly expressed in the lovingly-curated exhibition of...
by stiveslocal | Apr 7, 2026 | Arts and entertainment
The Leach Pottery is showcasing a compelling body of work by emerging potter Ellie Woods in a new online exhibition. Ellie Woods: Wood-Fired Pots — From New Zealand to Cornwall brings together work created during Ellie’s residency in New Zealand alongside...
by stiveslocal | Apr 4, 2026 | Arts and entertainment
Alison Orchard’s paintings arise from a lifelong conversation with the landscape, shaped by her experience of the Cornish coast and of the woodlands surrounding her Hampshire studio. Alison Orchard in her studio This weekend, her new show, Continuum, sub-titled...
by stiveslocal | Apr 2, 2026 | Arts and entertainment
St Ives Museum has opened for its 2026 season, and as well as its magnificent permanent collection, its journey into local art history is continuing. Smeaton’s Pier, by John Anthony Park For this year, the focus is on the years 1930 to 1960, a fascinating...
