The Cornwall Art Scene is shaped by its luminous coastal light, rugged landscapes, and a long‑standing tradition of creativity that has drawn artists to the far southwest for generations. From the vibrant artistic communities of St Ives, FalmouthNewlyn, Truro and Penzance with their galleries, studios, art schools, and internationally recognised heritage—to the independent makers, craft workshops, and community‑led projects thriving in fishing villages and rural hamlets, the county offers a uniquely inspiring environment for artistic expression. Artists here draw from dramatic cliffs, Atlantic horizons, mining history, and the distinctive cultural identity of Kernow, producing work that feels both deeply rooted in place and alive with contemporary imagination.

Local Artists and Galleries in Cornwall

Discover new and emerging local artists, visit art galleries and attend exhibitions and events in the local area.

From contemporary painters and mixed‑media creators to sculptors and emerging talents, this is your gateway to meeting the artists shaping this region's visual identity. Alongside them, an inspiring network of galleries offers year‑round exhibitions, curated shows and opportunities to experience art up close.

Discover, connect and be inspired by the artists, galleries and cultural experiences that make Cornwall a dynamic hub for the arts.

Artist

Liz is a contemporary fine artist who first moved to Cornwall in 1995 from Northumberland with its open beauty and landscapes of contrast. The…

Artist | Porthleven Art Scene

Art Gallery

The Exchange is a large contemporary gallery space in the centre of Penzance. It is located on Princes Street, off Chapel Street.

The…

Art Gallery | Penzance Art Scene

The Falmouth Art Gallery is a free, dynamic community art space that welcomes everyone to enjoy and create art.

The gallery is small scale…

Art Gallery | Falmouth Art Scene

Tate St Ives is an art gallery in St Ives, Cornwall, England, exhibiting work by modern British artists with links to the St Ives area. The Tate…

Art Gallery | St Ives Art Scene

Penlee House Gallery & Museum preserves and makes accessible the history and culture of west Cornwall. It is owned and operated by Penzance…

Art Gallery | Penzance Art Scene

Newlyn Art Gallery offers a wide and varied exhibition programme across our two sites, presenting contemporary work in all media by regional,…

Art Gallery | Newlyn Art Scene

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery is home to more than a million objects. The collections of treasures, artefacts, art and photography that we take…

Art Gallery | Truro Art Scene

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