Hestercombe Gallery secures funding for the arts

Jem Southam '21 March 2016’. From the work 'a bend in the river’
Jem Southam ’21 March 2016’. From the work ‘a bend in the river’

Hestercombe has been awarded a grant of £69,000 from Arts Council England to continue its gallery and arts programme in 2017. This year, thanks to this grant and funding from Taunton Deane Borough Council, the award-winning heritage attraction, near Taunton in Somerset, will see over 10 artists engaging with the gardens, landscape, archives, buildings and visitors. Full story: Read more

The Town Mill, Lyme Regis hosts ‘Essence of Nature’ exhibition by Dorset artists 3 March – 15 March

Lucy Tidbury. Moo Selfie.
Lucy Tidbury. Moo Selfie.

The creative heart of Lyme Regis welcomes successful Dorset based artists Lucy Tidbury and Esme James who will be showcasing their original paintings and prints alongside renowned bespoke furniture designer Jason Cameron. Lucy, Esme and Jason, although all working with different mediums and styles are all influenced by their passion for nature and the great outdoors. Full story: Read more