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 & Creators : Cornwall

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

Featured Listings

Liz is a contemporary fine artist who first moved to Cornwall in 1995 from Northumberland with…

Steelworks, Unit 10, Shipyard Market, Porthleven, TR13 9JY

Surrounded by nature and living on the site of her family’s horticultural business, Rachel draws…

Neil Canning is a contemporary painter and printmaker. Since 1997, he has been based in Cornwall…

Jane Wilson originally trained in printed textile design and spent many years working in the…

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery is home to more than a million objects. The collections of…

River Street, Truro TR1 2SJ

The Exchange is a large contemporary gallery space in the centre of Penzance. It is located on…

Princes Street, Penzance, TR18 2NL

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

Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth TR11 2RT

Tate St Ives is an art gallery in St Ives, Cornwall, England, exhibiting work by modern British…

Porthmeor Beach, St Ives TR26 1TG

Newlyn Art Gallery offers a wide and varied exhibition programme across our two sites,…

New Road, Newlyn TR18 5PZ

Penlee House Gallery & Museum preserves and makes accessible the history and culture of west…

Morrab Road, Penzance TR18 4HE

Cornwall Art Directory

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Alan Taylor | Painting
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Annie Henry | Painting
Art Gallery
Art For Serious People Gallery
Lostwithiel Street, Fowey PL23 1BX
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Caroline Hembry-Grant | Glass
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Charles Pinkney | Painting
Art Gallery
Cornwall Contemporary
1 Parade Street, Penzance TR18 4BU
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Debbie Stovell | Painting
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Dick Twinney | Painting
Art Gallery
Elaine Foster-Gandey Art
15, Queen Street, Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0AB
Art Gallery
Fowey River Gallery
38 Fore Street, Fowey PL23 1AQ
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Heather Barnard | Ceramic
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Jenny Bunt | Pen Ink
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John Webb | Ceramic
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Jonathan Woods | Painting
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Judy Joel | Painting
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Karen Smith | Painting
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Kate Haskell | Painting
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Katherine Gray | Painting
Art Gallery
Lighthouse Gallery
53 Causewayhead, Penzance TR18 2SS