See a wide range of art submissions including drawings, paintings, photography, poetry and print making expressing our own interpretations of coastal locations in Torbay.

Picturesque Torbay has seen over 220 participants including all generations from across the Brixham, Paignton and Torquay welcoming all from total beginners to professional artists.

We have been inspired by JMW Turner and his painting of 'Torbay from Brixham' plus locations featured in coastal works from Torre Abbey's fine art collection. People have ventured out on location to Torbay's coastal geopark, painted & sketched outside (some for the first time) and visited local gems some never knew even existed!

Did you take part? See your own artwork on display!

Add your very own local coast artwork to the online gallery by adding #picturesquetorbay and be part of the legacy!

Come along to the exhibition and create your own original artwork to add to the exhibition!

All submissions and drop-ins are FREE!

To find out more head to http://www.clairejoharmer.co.uk/picturesque...

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This is Cabbage Tree Studio CIC project led by founder Claire Jo Harmer as part of Torbay's Local Heritage Grant Scheme, collaboration between Torbay Council, Torbay Culture, and the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark. Made possible thanks to investment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Exhibition open daily from 5-10th May 2025 with unique drops in and sessions planned for each day. 

5th May:   10am - 2pm  Family Drop In Geopark Art workshop
6th May:   10am - 2pm Artist in residence and drop in
7th May:   10am - 2pm Meet Markmakers and drop in
8th May:   10am - 2pm Bookable watercolour workshop with Claire Jo Harmer
9th May:   10am - 2pm Drop in
10th May: 10am - 12pm Family Drop in Geopark Art workshop
10th May:  2pm - 4pm Open View Celebration