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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

North Coast Asylum (NCA), based on the North Coast of Cornwall, was born from an artist - photographer duo and a desire for an artistic sanctuary…

Art Gallery | Newquay Art Scene

Born in Coventry I came to Cornwall to start my first Teaching Post in Fowey School in 1981 at the age of Twenty one. I now live between Truro and…

Artist | Redruth Art Scene

I am a British landscape painter, working in both oils and watercolour.

My paintings are inspired by the wild weather and amazing light…

Artist | St Just Art Scene

I am a mixed media artist based in Cornwall with a lifelong passion for painting.  I draw my inspiration from the beauty of nature in all its…

Artist | Truro Art Scene

Contemporary primitive. Large oils on canvas and limited edition prints and woodcuts.

Artist | Penzance Art Scene

We are an alternative art gallery in the heart of Falmouth, Cornwall. Housed within the original sailors' jail, dating back to 1666, we are a raw…

Art Gallery | Falmouth Art Scene

The gallery originally opened as Sims Gallery in 1998, specialising in traditional Newlyn and Modern British. In 2001, the gallery became known as…

Art Gallery | Marazion Art Scene

I am a glass artist with my Studio set in my home.  In the early part of this new year, I am excited to be opening a compact gallery within an…

Artist | Truro Art Scene

Founded in 2015 by gallery Director’s Brian and Judi Green, Tregony Contemporary is an artist-run Gallery, nestled in the scenic coastal town of…

Art Gallery | St Mawes Art Scene

I am a Cornish artist that works in Acrylic and Oils. I can create landscapes, abstracts and funny depiction of animals.

Artist | St Austell Art Scene

We are an award-winning Cornish art gallery, and one of the premier art galleries in Cornwall.

Curated exhibitions and shows of…

Art Gallery | St Ives Art Scene
Expressionistic Figurative Reflective artist acrylic on canvas and mixed media drawings sketches . Quality prints to order limited editions. Retired…
Artist | Penzance Art Scene

Youth Art Connect is a not-for-profit community group, set up in 2021 to introduce the therapeutic benefits of art to young people. We provide…

Art Club | Perranporth Art Scene

Wildlife, coast and countryside artist sharing Cornwall's natural world with traditional fine art. Original paintings, fine art prints, limited…

Artist | St Columb Major Art Scene

I am an artist and a self publisher. 

I have published my own books and also published books for other local artists, such as Peter Fox,…

Artist | Penzance Art Scene

Elaine Foster-Gandey Art is a recently launched a new creative hub for exhibitions, workshops, and pop-up events. This vibrant new venue will…

Art Gallery | Lostwithiel Art Scene

Spreading the joy of art ownership – celebrating Padstow Gallery’s 8-year anniversary.

Being based in Cornwall has certainly influenced…

Art Gallery | Padstow Art Scene

The Little Picture Gallery is situated in a pretty courtyard close other shops and lovely places to eat. The gallery features work by…

Art Gallery | Mousehole Art Scene

I’m Sonia Hensler — artist, illustrator, and visual storyteller. My work walks the line between elegance and the unexpected: from fashion-forward…

Artist | Redruth Art Scene

Textile wearable arts made in the British Isles as well as local paintings, pottery and jewellery

Art Gallery | Marazion Art Scene

Neil Canning is a contemporary painter and printmaker. Since 1997, he has been based in Cornwall. Many of his paintings are inspired by the…

Artist | St Ives Art Scene

First opened in the Spring of 2003, Lighthouse Gallery is now firmly established amongst the most respected Galleries in Cornwall. With a…

Art Gallery | Penzance Art Scene

Fine artist and silversmith, Ness creates atmospheric seascapes using airbrush, along side these larger works are plain air sketches and sterling…

Artist | St Kew Art Scene

Fowey River Gallery, is a two storey Georgian merchants house in the heart of the town, is owned and run by Mandi and Andrew Dellow.

The…

Art Gallery | Fowey Art Scene

The Tyler Gallery in Mousehole specialises in artwork by modern and contemporary artists and is one of the leading contemporary art galleries in…

Art Gallery | Mousehole Art Scene

A small, but delightful, gallery run by a group of 9 local artists including silver jewellery, glass, ceramics, wood sculptures, local photographs…

Art Gallery | Marazion Art Scene

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

Art Gallery | Newlyn Art Scene

Open Studio... Come in and see the work in progress. Our gallery/display area has all sorts of interesting stained glass, fused…

Artist | St Agnes Art Scene

Suzi has been an artist for 33 years, trained in fine art, and a former residency in India. She paints & draws in & around West Penwith.…

Artist | Penzance Art Scene

I work and have a gallery at Trevaunance Point in St Agnes, which is open by arrangement -no obligation! I principally work in watercolour and…

Artist | St Agnes Art Scene
Art Gallery | Padstow Art Scene

Lizard Art is a co-operative of artists from around the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall.

The Stable Yard Gallery is situated in the courtyard…

Art Gallery | Helston Art Scene
Art Gallery | Fowey Art Scene

I am a potter, making mainly wheethrown domestic stoneware. My work is wood-fired and salt-glazed with a smaller output of reduction…

Artist | Lostwithiel Art Scene

English painter in acrylics. Townscapes, pubs, shops, houses occasional boats and portratits. Currently specialising in local views.

Artist | Camborne Art Scene

Cornwall Contemporary opened on 1st September 2006 and in the last 18 years has established an international reputation for exhibiting paintings,…

Art Gallery | Penzance Art Scene

I am an abstract mixed media collage artist & designer working in my home studio alongside the River Truro. My inspiration comes from the vast…

Artist | Truro Art Scene

I have lived in Mousehole since 1992 and paint in the naive style. I also paint commissions.

Artist | Mousehole Art Scene

Karen studied Textiles and Graphics at college and has been Artist in Residence at the Lychgate Art Studio at St Clement Church for the last seven…

Artist | Truro Art Scene

I work across different media - paint, print, and drawing, as well as working with digital forms, including augmented reality. I am…

Artist | Summercourt Art Scene

I am a self taught artist. My paintings are abstract expressionist. I work…

Artist | Truro Art Scene

Annie makes art from a variety of materials exploring subjects she sees every day. The figure features in abstract form through clay, paper,…

Artist | St Just Art Scene

I studied with Pietro Annigoni in the 60s’ and studied at the Scuola Del Nudo in Florence and am a member of the RSMA (Royal Society of Marine…

Artist | Tintagel Art Scene

Artist creating original vibrant and colourful jellyfish paintings using alcohol ink. My work is available to purchase in local galleries in…

Artist | St Austell Art Scene

Handmade tableware maker specialising in animals in a row toast racks. I have been exhibiting and selling to shops and galleries for…

Artist | Pendoggett Art Scene

Philip Booth is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. He has had work in over 100 exhibitions in the UK, EU and Japan including a number of…

Artist | Penzance Art Scene

Design-Nation (DN) is a leading portfolio for designer-makers based in the UK who create craft, design and product. Formed in June 2020, the…

Art Club | Truro Art Scene

Discover art that explores the profound connection between the Ocean and the human experience.

Artist | Penzance Art Scene

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