 © Mellony Taper, Trousseau
© Rachael Durkan, Plant Cell #8
© Moose Allain, Village 10
© Belinda Reynell, Gentle Leaves of Summer
© Peter Stiles, Bude Sea Pool
© Izzy Webber, Freddy, study
© Sian Cann, Blue Planet
© Cecilia Rouncefield, Smile Please!
THG Open 2025
12 July - 23 August
The THG Open is a key part of our exhibition programme showcasing the rich talent of both established and emerging contemporary visual artists living in the South West.
Enjoy a celebration of the creative talent found in the South West including painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture and prints. All work is for sale.
 L to R: Brian Goodison-Blanks - Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, Mellony Taper - artist, Martin Staniforth - judging panel, Gemma Girvan - THG Curator, Cllr Nick Hookway, Lucie Sivier-Voller - artist. Photo credit Simon Tutty
The winners of the THG Open 2025 have been selected from 104 finalists exhibited at the gallery.
- Main Prize: Mellony Tapper for ‘Trousseau’.
- Best Emerging Artist: Lucie Sivier-Voller for ‘Tapestry of Dance’.
Generously sponsored by Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood auctioneers and valuers.
Please vote for your favourite artist to win the Visitors' Choice at the end of the exhibition.
 Calling SW designers and makers
Submissions are invited for Present Makers 2025: 8 November – 24 December, a leading exhibition in the UK’s craft calendar.
Entries will highlight the quality, variety and inspiration of local designer makers working across a range of materials: glass, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints and wood, as well as unique Christmas cards and decorations.
Free to enter. You will need :
- a brief statement about yourself and your work inc website / social media links
- up to 4 high quality images
- retail prices (inc 40% commission)
Deadline: Friday 26 September, 5pm
 New!
Still Life in Oils painting course with artist Gill Burbidge Four consecutive Tuesdays, 5 to 7pm.
Tuesday 2 Sept
Tuesday 9 Sept
Tuesday 16 Sept
Tuesday 23 Sept
Explore the process of learning to "see" and applying oil painting techniques in classical still life painting from direct observation.
All materials/refreshments included. Suitable for beginners and artists hoping to develop / refresh their practice.
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