Art

Letter: The mystery of the painted bench in my sitting room

Oliver Bennett's year of work documenting life at Gordano Motorway Services now on display at The Refectory in Portishead

Oliver Bennett's year of work documenting life at Gordano Motorway Services now on display at The Refectory in Portishead

New photography exhibition documents motorists at Bristol services

The Weston Makers, based in Weston's Sovereign Centre, is celebrating two years in business

The Weston Makers, based in Weston's Sovereign Centre, is celebrating two years in business

Creative shop in Weston-super-Mare marks second anniversary with giveaway

The Cheddar Arts Fringe Festival will take place over the Early May Bank Holiday Weekend and is set to feature 44 artists displaying work across 19 locations in the village

The Cheddar Arts Fringe Festival will take place over the Early May Bank Holiday Weekend and is set to feature 44 artists displaying work across 19 locations in the village

Cheddar arts festival to return next month in 'biggest event yet'

Weston oil painter Khana Evans is exhibiting her work at the Friends of the RWA Exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol

Weston oil painter Khana Evans is exhibiting her work at the Friends of the RWA Exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol

Weston-super-Mare artist's work on show at exhibition in Bristol

A Gromit sculpture from the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail is now on display at Bristol Airport's public transport interchange

A Gromit sculpture from the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail is now on display at Bristol Airport's public transport interchange

Bristol Airport

Gromit sculpture welcomes travellers to Bristol Airport

New banksy-like artwork has appeared in Somerset.

New banksy-like artwork has appeared in Somerset.

Banksy-like artwork appears on seafront near Weston

The Playhouse is among the venues hosting events in Weston over the next week

The Playhouse is among the venues hosting events in Weston over the next week

What's on in Weston-super-Mare this week: February 19-25, 2026

Weston Museum is among the venues hosting events in the town this week

Weston Museum is among the venues hosting events in the town this week

What's on in Weston-super-Mare this week: January 8-14, 2026

A new consortium was formed North Somerset on Monday, October 20, aiming to design a cultural offering that explores creative routes to health and wellbeing

A new consortium was formed North Somerset on Monday, October 20, aiming to design a cultural offering that explores creative routes to health and wellbeing

National Lottery

New culture programme to put North Somerset residents in charge

The Gromit sculpture was created by Gordano School's graphics and reprographics technician Josh Williams and his wife Aimee

The Gromit sculpture was created by Gordano School's graphics and reprographics technician Josh Williams and his wife Aimee

Weston couple's Gromit sculpture raises £20,000 at auction

Axe Vale Arts, housed in Axbridge's former Methodist Chapel, has achieved charity status

Axe Vale Arts, housed in Axbridge's former Methodist Chapel, has achieved charity status

Official charity recognition granted to Axbridge arts centre

Weston Museum is among the venues hosting events in the town over the next week

Weston Museum is among the venues hosting events in the town over the next week

What's on in Weston-super-Mare this week: September 25-October 1, 2025

Emily Taylor, from Worle Village School, was named the winner of the design a gnome competition for the 2025 Gromit Unleashed arts trail in Bristol

Emily Taylor, from Worle Village School, was named the winner of the design a gnome competition for the 2025 Gromit Unleashed arts trail in Bristol

Wallace and Gromit

Seven-year-old designs gnome for 2025 Gromit Unleashed arts trail

Winterstoke Hundred Academy invited pupils to create their own Norbot to join the Gromit Unleashed Exhibition

Winterstoke Hundred Academy invited pupils to create their own Norbot to join the Gromit Unleashed Exhibition

Wallace and Gromit

Winterstoke Hundred Academy students create Norbot sculpture for exhibition

Banksy-like artwork found on side of Weston bus stop.

Banksy-like artwork found on side of Weston bus stop.

New Banksy-like graffiti appears on side of bus stop in Weston-super-Mare

Staff unveil the new mural on display at Dune Ward, Weston Super-Mare

Staff unveil the new mural on display at Dune Ward, Weston Super-Mare

Mural brings colour and calm to Weston dementia ward

A new Banksy-like mural has appeared on the Weston seafront.

A new Banksy-like mural has appeared on the Weston seafront.

Banksy-like artwork appears on Weston seafront

Banksy's Dismaland, evening and sunset.

Banksy's Dismaland, evening and sunset.

10 years on since Banksy's Dismaland opened in Weston

The exhibition will be a celebration of Laura Bryce's life in art and will feature pieces created as far back as the 1960s

The exhibition will be a celebration of Laura Bryce's life in art and will feature pieces created as far back as the 1960s

Exhibition showcasing Lorna Bryce's works to open soon in Weston

The photos on display are by Weston-based photographer Paul Blakemore.

The photos on display are by Weston-based photographer Paul Blakemore.

New Weston photo exhibition to celebrate bond between dogs and owners

Students at Worle School’s art department, are also members of the Nomads, have worked closely with Mr Stroud to create a design that reflects the spirit of the club and its 160 young players

Students at Worle School’s art department, are also members of the Nomads, have worked closely with Mr Stroud to create a design that reflects the spirit of the club and its 160 young players

Mural unveiled at Weston-super-Mare recreation ground

The 2024 Turnip Prize was won by a Wedmore resident, known as Wonga Woman, for her work entitled 'Tax in Creases'

The 2024 Turnip Prize was won by a Wedmore resident, known as Wonga Woman, for her work entitled 'Tax in Creases'

Cultural Events

Weird Somerset art contest with quirky rules announces 2025 schedule

The installation was created by composer Gwyneth Herbert, sound artist Jason Singh, and wildlife filmmaker Chris Howard.

The installation was created by composer Gwyneth Herbert, sound artist Jason Singh, and wildlife filmmaker Chris Howard.

Immersive sound installation brings Mendip Hills to life in Weston

The festival is set to return between Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 27

The festival is set to return between Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 27

Cultural Events

Major mural festival set to return to Weston-super-Mare this month

The Blakehay Theatre is among the Weston venues hosting events this week

The Blakehay Theatre is among the Weston venues hosting events this week

What's on in Weston-super-Mare this week: June 5-11, 2025

It will feature live mural painting by internationally respected artists, including Dale Grimshaw

It will feature live mural painting by internationally respected artists, including Dale Grimshaw

Cultural Events

Popular mural festival set to return to Weston-super-Mare this summer

There will be a fun-filled circus skills workshop at Weston Museum

There will be a fun-filled circus skills workshop at Weston Museum

Seven fun things to do in Weston this half term

Ivan Morison, White Horses.

Ivan Morison, White Horses.

Clevedon composer creates soundtrack for international artist's film

Visitors can explore a range of contemporary and traditional art during Arts Week

Visitors can explore a range of contemporary and traditional art during Arts Week

North Somerset Arts Week set to showcase 200 artists

Making Waves: Why Banksy could help Weston reach new artistic heights

The exhibition will include work from all members of Dawn Cox's art groups, which she has run for 19 years

The exhibition will include work from all members of Dawn Cox's art groups, which she has run for 19 years

Cultural Events

North Somerset art exhibition to raise funds for three charities

The Glass Crocodile, run by Weston-super-Mare resident Emma Selby, was presented with a Small Business Sunday award by former Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis in February

The Glass Crocodile, run by Weston-super-Mare resident Emma Selby, was presented with a Small Business Sunday award by former Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis in February

Weston artist wins business award presented by ex-Dragons' Den star

Led by renowned artist Becky Milnor, the Blooms and Brushes Vase Painting Workshop is taking place on Saturday, March 15

Led by renowned artist Becky Milnor, the Blooms and Brushes Vase Painting Workshop is taking place on Saturday, March 15

North Somerset venue to host vase painting workshop in March

Big Wall tour of Weston town centre artworks.

Big Wall tour of Weston town centre artworks.

New project to bring creative activities and artwork in Worle

Housebuilder sponsors Halloween art competition and exhibition

Housebuilder sponsors Halloween art competition and exhibition

Housebuilder sponsors Halloween art competition and exhibition

Gail Reid Solo runs at Art Gallery & Studio by Aga Kubish

Gail Reid Solo runs at Art Gallery & Studio by Aga Kubish

Gail Reid's special exhibition at Weston art gallery

The Beacon of Hope sculpture was created to create a “meaningful legacy” after the Knife Angel visited Weston in May.

The Beacon of Hope sculpture was created to create a “meaningful legacy” after the Knife Angel visited Weston in May.

Knife Angel-inspired sculpture made by students to find permanent home in Weston

One of Scheffler's works. His Weston illustration will be on display at the museum soon

One of Scheffler's works. His Weston illustration will be on display at the museum soon

Artist and illustrator turned his photos of Weston into paintings

Weston-super-Mare artist selected for international art exhibition

Weston-super-Mare artist selected for international art exhibition

Weston-super-Mare artist selected for international art exhibition

Margaret Riordan's exhibition.

Margaret Riordan's exhibition.

Local artist Margaret Riordan holds exhibition in Lympsham

Museum to host exhibition celebrating works of the Gruffalo character illustrator

The artist's work immortalise the history of the hotel

The artist's work immortalise the history of the hotel

Weston artist’s work celebrates town’s historic hotel

Weston students worked with artists to create their Knife Angel-inspired 'Beacon of Hope' scuplture.

Weston students worked with artists to create their Knife Angel-inspired 'Beacon of Hope' scuplture.

Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare students create 'Beacon of Hope' sculpture inspired by Knife Angel

Green councillors Bridget Petty and Jenna Ho Marris are calling for housing developers to contribute to art in the public realm.

Green councillors Bridget Petty and Jenna Ho Marris are calling for housing developers to contribute to art in the public realm.

North Somerset Council

Calls for more public art across North Somerset — with housing developers to pay

The gallery can be found on Walliscote Road.

The gallery can be found on Walliscote Road.

Weston-super-Mare

Weston's first professional fine art gallery opens its doors

House of Ferns by Aga Kubish

House of Ferns by Aga Kubish

The award-winning artist who takes inspiration from Somerset’s natural world

The new gallery, located at 4 Walliscote Road

The new gallery, located at 4 Walliscote Road

Weston-super-Mare

Award winning artists open up Weston's first professional fine art studio

The festival drew in visitors of all ages.

The festival drew in visitors of all ages.

Weston-super-Mare

Weston light festival draws in over 2K visitors on opening night

Residents are urged to check it out.

Residents are urged to check it out.

Weston-super-Mare

Take a look inside Weston's 'glorious' All Together Now exhibition

The exhibition was originally meant to end this month.

The exhibition was originally meant to end this month.

Weston-super-Mare

'Phenomenal' Doctor Who exhibition in Weston extends due to popular demand

The competition is a chance for everyone to celebrate the magic and wonder of the South West Coast Path.

The competition is a chance for everyone to celebrate the magic and wonder of the South West Coast Path.

Photography competition launched to highlight the beauty of the South West coast

The exhibition is open now.

The exhibition is open now.

Weston-super-Mare

Palestinian-born artist showcases work from last three years at Weston gallery

Alex said that being recognised was an honour.

Alex said that being recognised was an honour.

Weston-super-Mare

Local man says it was an 'honour' to make it to the finals of prestigious art awards