30 November – 1 December
Eggardon Winter Sale Prints, Artist Blacksmith, Woodwork/Trees, Pots. Liz Somerville, Colleen du Pon, Dean Traquair, Sarah Gee and Katy Shields. 11-5 North Eggardon Farm, Powerstock DT6 3ST. insta: @mappercombemakers.
1 – 30 December
Kit Glaisyer presents an evolving exhibition of his beautiful West Country landscape paintings, popular Cafe Royal series, and evocative Drip Figures on show in his gallery and studio, including original paintings, drawings, and prints on canvas. Open Saturdays 10am – 4pm or by appointment. Kit Glaisyer Fine Art, 11 Downes Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3JR. 07983 465789 www.kitglaisyery.com @kitglaisyer.
3 – 21 December
Future Present Join us in the beautiful Allsop Gallery to get your Christmas off to a festive start and discover the perfect gift at our annual Christmas show. This year’s exhibition of contemporary craft at Bridport Arts Centre will have more makers, more gifts to buy and plenty of cheer. Future Present is the ideal opportunity to find the perfect Christmas present from a wide range of high-quality, handmade items, supporting makers and creative businesses from Dorset and across the South West. Future Present will include ceramics, homeware, jewellery, textiles and toys, plus smaller Christmas gifts, decorations and cards. Come along to our celebratory opening event and late night on Wednesday 4th December from 4 – 8pm, for a festive drink and mince pies. Allsop gallery, Bridport Arts Centre, South Styreet, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NR. Open 10am–4pm. Tue–Sat. Free entry.
Until 18 December
Richard Pikesley is well known at The Jerram Gallery for his wonderful Dorset landscapes and seascapes. In this Solo Exhibition, alongside the Dorset subjects, there will also be a selection of Venetian pictures. The Jerram Gallery, Half Moon Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3LN UK. +44 (0)1935 815261. info@jerramgallery.com. Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm.
Until 20 December
Christmas Collection A curated collection of handmade items from local makers, perfect for gift inspiration. Open Tues-Sat 9:30am-3:00pm at Ilminster Arts Centre, TA19 0AN. Cafe on site. 01460 54973 www.ilminsterartscentre.com.
Until 5 January 2025
Edge Of Land by gallery artists & guest artists featuring the strong theme of the shoreline from several artists. Philippa Headley writes of the series in oil that we are showing “Nature always unveils a myriad of surprises. Whatever time of day, the colours, textures and sensations of its beauty are available to experience and absorb. In this series I was particularly fascinated by the way in which the land and sea interacts with light and atmosphere.” Those sentiments deeply inform Kim Pragnell’s stormwracked Cornish rocks, or Mary Gillett’s pieces from her own county of Devon or from farflung Canadian lakes. Bristol-based Ruth Ander contributes her limpid nature-drenched monoprints. Many other gallery and guest artists will also be exhibiting their various sculptures, ceramics, and oils including Johannes von Stumm, Alison Wear, Almuth Tebbenhoff and Colin Moore. Tincleton Gallery, The Old School House, Tincleton, nr Dorchester, DT2 8QR. Opening / performance times: 10am – 4pm Sat/Sun, or weekdays by appointment. Admission free. Tel. 01305 848 909. www.tincletongallery.com.
Until 12 January
Radiance paintings, prints, drawings, ceramics, furniture and accessories from Julian Bailey, Laura Boswell, Martyn Brewster, Merlyn Chesterman, Michael Fairclough, Barbara Gittings, Björk Haraldsdóttir, Gabriele Koch, Sally McLaren, Howard Phipps, Petter Southall, Yo Thom and more. Sladers Yard, West Bay Road, West Bay, Bridport Dorset DT6 4EL gallery@sladersyard.co.uk Tel. 01308 459511. Tel. 01404 45006.
Making Dorset In a reprise to Fifty Dorset Makers, an exhibition at Wolften Riding House during the first ‘Making Dorset’ in 2017, about 30 of the original exhibitors are back to show new work at the newly renovated Sherborne House. Now renamed The Sherborne, its the new home of Dorset Visual Arts. Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG.
Until 2 February
The Art of Travel A photographic exploration of Central and Southeastern Asia as seen through the eyes of Chris Hilton. “The art of travel,” according to Chris,” is to find somewhere to get that zip fixed, or to get a watch battery, to go to the doctor, or to get a haircut. In other words, it exists in the cracks where our imagination failed to go. We need to let reality wash over us in all its messy, uncomfortable glory without the hindrance of expectation.” Rotunda Gallery, Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk
Until 16 March 2025
Artists in Purbeck: Spirit of Place a groundbreaking exhibition at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum in Bournemouth. This first-of-its-kind exhibition celebrates the rich artistic legacy of Purbeck, Dorset, through the eyes of renowned and emerging artists. It is a captivating exploration of the Isle of Purbeck’s diverse landscapes, including quarries, seaside towns, and iconic landmarks like Corfe Castle. The exhibition features over 70 works and provides a unique opportunity to explore the Isle of Purbeck over time, through the eyes of artists who capture its ever evolving beauty. Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth. www.russellcotes.com.
