Exhibitions & Events

Art exhibitions, events and local artists' on display.
Until 3 January 2027
Reading the Room: Domestic Interiors in Art
The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery

Dorset Art Scene

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

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Pollittbureau Art Print | Christchurch Art Scene
Pollittbureau Art Print

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Suzanne Langley | Christchurch Art Scene
Suzanne Langley

I am a Dorset based artist. Having now retired from running my successful Direct Marketing and…

Martyn Brewster Printmaker
Martyn Brewster

Martyn is one of the UK’s leading abstract painters and printmakers. He studied at Hertfordshire…

Moira Hazel Fine Art
Moira Hazel

Moira Hazel originally trained at the renowned Dartington Hall in Totnes, Devon. Now based in…

Art Galleries & Exhibitions

Visit local art galleries and support artists and creatives in your area.

Boscombe Arts Depot
600 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4SX
Dorset Museum Art Gallery
High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1XA
Dorset’s Crafty Barn
Unit D, Milton Mills, Milton Abbas, Blandford Form
Red House Museum
Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU
Shaftesbury Arts Centre
11-13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8AR
The Gallery at 41
41 East St, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EE
The Gallery Upstairs
Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset BH17 7BJ
The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery
East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, BH1 3AA

The Dorset Art Scene is shaped by its dramatic coastline, rolling countryside, and a long tradition of creativity inspired by the county’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. From the artistic energy of towns like Bournemouth, Poole, and Dorchester—with their galleries, studios, and lively arts venues—to the independent makers, craft workshops, and community‑led projects thriving in coastal villages and rural communities, Dorset offers a rich and inspiring environment for artistic expression. Artists here draw from the Jurassic Coast, historic market towns, and the gentle rhythms of southwest England, producing work that feels both rooted in place and alive with contemporary imagination.

The Local Art Scene is a trading name of Hart Media Group, Lymington, Hampshire, UK

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