Art and exhibitions

EXHIBITIONS

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Anima Mundi

Until 23rd March
A Skin Made Porous
Various artists in this exhibition which considers the influences and physical and metaphysical transformations which we take on board in our lives.

Miles Cleveland Goodwin

29th March-18th May
Miles Cleveland Goodwin: In the Belly of the Beast, Searching for a Heart
A solo exhibition of oil paintings reflecting an American Gothic, magical realist, yet personal perspective.

24th May-13th July
Arthur Lanyon: Snail’s Pace
A three-floor solo exhibition of multi-scale expressive painting combining intuitive motifs with an emotive, gestural, abstracted language.

Anima Mundi | Street-an-Pol, St Ives TR26 2DS | animamundigallery.com/

Belgrave St Ives

Barns Graham lighthouse
St Ives to the Lighthouse series (view from Bellair Terrace) by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham

30th March-22nd April
The annual catalogue exhibition of works by modern British and St Ives artists. The much anticipated show offers clients and collectors the chance to buy accessibly priced works by some of the major names in post-war Modernism.

You can view exhibitions on the gallery website, or in person by appointment (call 01736 794888 or email info@belgravestives.co.uk).

Belgrave St Ives | Higher Bussow Farm, Towednack TR26 3BB | belgravestives.co.uk/

Leach Pottery

Leach Pottery Dylan Bowen

Until 19th May
Colour and Movement: Spring Group Show
Celebrating contemporary and emerging potters who work with colour, flowing decoration, and lively movement. Featuring Dylan Bowen, Heather Gibson, Dawn Hajittofi, Jennifer Hall, and Tarragon Smith.

Until June 2024
First Students
The Leach Pottery began its story in 1920 as an emergent creative entity, transforming over the years into the internationally-renowned institution of today. This exhibition explores its early story of creativity with a focus on some of its first students. In the Cube Gallery — museum admission required.

Ongoing
There are a number of workshops available, for all ages and abilities. Find out more here.

Leach Pottery | Higher Stennack, St Ives TR26 2HE | leachpottery.com/

New Craftsman Gallery

30th March-19th April
Emma Jeffryes: By The Sea
A new collection of work combining key influences from recent years. As always, St Ives and the surrounding ocean figure strongly. Emma’s studies of the South West Coast Path also form part of this collection, as do a series depicting Falmouth’s Tall Ships Regatta.

New Craftsman Gallery | Fore Street, St Ives TR26 1HE | newcraftsmanstives.com/

Penwith Gallery

2nd February-6th April
Members’ Exhibition
A diverse exhibition of sculptures, ceramics, paintings, drawings, and prints from Members of The Penwith Society of Arts, St Ives. In the Main Gallery.

8th March-6th April
Julia Maleeva: My Three Seas
A journey between the Mediterranean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Black Sea. A solo exhibition of oil and cold wax paintings. Studio Gallery.

Lydia Corbett

Sylvette David/Lydia Corbett: A retrospective
Lydia Corbett (pictured above), also known as Sylvette David, and known to art lovers all over the world as ‘The Girl with the Ponytail’, is Pablo Picasso’s last living muse. Born in Paris in 1934, Sylvette was invited by Picasso to his studio in Vallauris at the age of 19 after he caught sight of her the previous year through an old pottery window and became fascinated by her. Picasso internalised her as his muse, in drawings and a series of lithographs, and she regularly posed for him. The meeting would alter Sylvette’s life. For many years Lydia Corbett has divided her time between homes in Devon and Provence. Her works tell the story of a woman who shared Picasso’s artistic life for a time and intertwined it with her own, continuing to develop her strong artistic voice. New Gallery.

12th April-11th May
Mary English and Martyn Perryman
A joint exhibition of ceramics by Mary Kaun English, and paintings by Martyn Perryman. Preview, 5.30pm on 12th April — all welcome. Studio Gallery.

Michael Praed
A solo exhibition of paintings. New Gallery. Preview, 5.30pm on 12th April — all welcome.

12th April-15th June
Members’ Spring Exhibition
A diverse exhibition of sculptures, ceramics, paintings, drawings, and prints from the members of the Penwith Society of Arts, St Ives. Preview, 5.30pm on 12th April — all welcome.

Penwith Gallery | Back Road West, St Ives TR26 1NL | penwithgallery.com/

Portminster Gallery

30th March-8th June
First Blush: Spring Collection
A curated show of new contemporary artworks by selected gallery and guest artists. Read the full story here.

Porthminster Gallery | 22 Fore Street, St Ives TR26 1HE | porthminstergallery.co.uk/

St Ives Arts Club

23rd-29th March
Peter Giles and Zoe Eaton: Everything is Fragile
New abstract works by two local artists with very different, but complimentary styles. Peter will be showing his intricate line drawings on paper. These convey a sense of stillness and contemplative practice. Zoe’s oil paintings are created by intuitive and improvised mark making, combined with a love of colour. To accompany the exhibiiton there will be a free artist’s talk and workshops.

30th March-12th April
Spring Members’ Exhibition
Top-quality art for sale by local artists.

13th-19th April
Maggie Cochran

20th-26th April
Julian Christophers

27th April-3rd May
Terry Hattie

St Ives Arts Club | Westcott’s Quay, St Ives TR26 2DY | stivesartsclub.org/

St Ives Library

Until 30th March
Kate Aimers: Living Slow
A solo exhibition by ceramicist, illustrator, and owner of Grow and Bloom Studios, Kate Aimers. Living Slow brings together works spanning the last four years of Kate’s career.

St Ives Library | Gabriel Street, St Ives TR26 2LX | stivestowncouncil-cornwall.gov.uk/library-information-services/

St Ives Society of Artists

16th-22nd March
Jen Donkin Gourley (Crypt Gallery)

23rd March-5th April
Sam Reese and Marie Keeling: Float Your Boat (Crypt Gallery)

6th-12th April
Glyn Macey (Crypt Gallery)

13th-19th April
Mary Scott (Crypt Gallery)

20th April-10th May
Francesca Owen (Crypt Gallery)

11th-17th May
Heather McAlpine (Crypt Gallery)

18th-31st May
Bath Society of Artists (Crypt Gallery)

1st-7th June
Tanya Krzywinska and Friends (Crypt Gallery)

8th-14th June
David Gainsford (Crypt Gallery)

15th-21st June
Emily Woodard (Crypt Gallery)

22nd June-5th July
Hani Mroz and Friends (Crypt Gallery)

St Ives Society of Artists | Mariners Gallery, Norway Square, St Ives TR26 1NA | stisa.co.uk/

Tate St Ives
Until 6th May

Outi Pieski
Paintings and installations exploring several themes, including the culture and identity of the Sámi people, who live in a region including the northern part of Scandinavia and Kola peninsula in Russia.

Tate St Ives | Porthmeor Beach, St Ives TR26 1TG | tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives

REGULAR EVENTS

MONDAYS

Barnoon Arts Open Drawing Class, at St Ives Arts Club, 10am-noon. £12pp.

Monday Art Group at St Ives Arts Club, 1.30pm-4.30m. Check with the club for spaces as the group gets very busy.

TUESDAYS

Barnoon Arts Watercolour St Ives, outdoor watercolour sessions, 10.30am-12.30pm. £20pp.

THURSDAYS

Barnoon Arts Draw St Ives, outdoor sketching around St Ives, 10.30am-noon.

FRIDAYS

Barnoon Arts, Mixed Media Sketchbook, outdoor art session, 10.30am-12.30pm.

Friday Arts Club at St Ives Arts Club, 1pm-3.30pm. £1.50 per session — members only.

SATURDAYS

Barnoon Arts Draw St Ives, outdoor sketching around St Ives, 10.30am-noon.

ONE-OFF EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

3rd April: Family workshop — Felt a Picture at Bayspace, Fernlea Terrace. No experience necessary, and materials provided. £5 per person. Email jo.mcintosh@knitweave.co.uk or call/text 07534 618490 to book.

6th April: Colourful Language: How to Apply Colour Theory with Barnoon Arts at St Ives Arts Club, 2pm-4pm. £25 including materials and refreshments. Find out more here.

27th April: Cornwall Art Workshop at the St Ives Arts Club. Spring-themed linocut. Find out more.

28th May: Cornwall Art Workshop at Tresithney, Bowl Rock, St Ives. Floral watercolours in an artist’s garden. Find out more. Part of Cornwall Open Studios.

29th May: Cornwall Art Workshop at Tresithney, Bowl Rock, St Ives. Creative printmaking. Find out more. Part of Cornwall Open Studios.

13th-21st July: Wild Cornwall at Zennor Village Hall. An exhibition during which Cornwall Art Workshops will run sessions focusing on the beautiful, ancient, and mythical landscape surrounding the venue. Find out more.