The Hampshire Art Scene is shaped by a rich blend of coastal beauty, historic towns, and a thriving contemporary creative culture. From the cultural energy of Southampton and Portsmouth to the galleries, studios, and maker spaces scattered across Winchester, Lymington, the New Forest, and rural villages, the county offers a diverse and inspiring landscape for artistic expression. Its creators draw from maritime heritage, rolling countryside, and vibrant communities, producing work that feels both deeply rooted in place and open to fresh, modern ideas.

Discover the Hampshire Art Scene: Artists, Galleries and Exhibitions

Whether you're exploring contemporary art, traditional craft or emerging talent, this is your guide to the artists and art galleries that define Hampshire's cultural landscape.

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Art has been Sally's lifelong passion and the feeling she has for her subjects is so intimately reflected in her watercolour studies.
The Palais des Vaches is a unique and enchanting art gallery created by Nick de Rothschild and his wife Caroline.
Marion is passionate about painting in oils but also experiments with mixed media, such as cold wax, acrylics and inks.
Coastal Gallery is a leading contemporary art gallery working with emerging and established artists and designers.
Jo is a Contemporary Artist, Painter and Printmaker, offering a creative programme of courses and workshops from qualified and specialist artists and teachers.
Trina is a contemporary artist whose work centers on narratives of social justice, humanitarian issues and equal rights.
Sonja's ceramics feature geometric patterns and are influenced by and the ebb and flow of the natural world.
Chris paints leaves and foliage and all the messy chaotic bits of nature.