ARTS & EXHIBITIONS

Beth Carter, Bobbie Russon and Paul Wearing, until 15 July Beaux Arts Bath, 12-13 York Street

Beaux Arts is exhibiting two of its most eagerly anticipated artists as it brings together sculptor Beth Carter and painter Bobbie Russon with ceramics by Paul Wearing. West country artist Beth Carter exhibits her work worldwide, with galleries in New York, Brussels, Paris and soon the Louvre in northern France. There is always a buzz around Beth’s minotaurs and assorted dream-like shape-shifters. Bobbie’s show ‘Quiet Comfort’ speaks to the solitary and quiet place in the soul. Her paintings are humorous and joyful, the subjects caught between childhood needs and adult mores, sometimes appearing vulnerable, at other times mischievous and in total control. beauxartsbath.co.uk

Sandra Higgins Art is delighted to showcase The Summer Selection, a curation of artwork reflecting the ambience and promise of the season: hazy skies, twinkling water and landscapes cloaked in verdure. See the full selection of works on Sandra Higgins’ website or email to arrange an appointment to view in person.

sandrahiggins.art; sandra@sandrahiggins.com

David Simon Contemporary, 37 High Street, Castle Cary BA7 7AW

8 July –18 August davidsimoncontemporary.com

Work from Hugh Buchanan, Hugo Grenville, Victoria Jinivizian, Peter LloydJones, Alex Lowery, Mungo Powney and ceramics by The Chelsea Potter. Whether depicting an artist’s studio or home or the stately rooms of a country house, these compositions give a snapshot into the private lives of others. The subject of domestic interiors lends itself as an endless source of inspiration for the painter to include still life, portraiture, windowsill landscapes and a vehicle for exploring colour, form and pattern. Open Monday –Saturday (except Wednesday), 10am–5.30pm.

Immersion – an exhibition of contemporary photography by Shay Parsons, Burdall’s Yard, 7a Anglo Terrace, Bath, until 25 August

Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair, Sunday 9 July, 10am–5pm Green Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath

The award-winning monthly Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair (BCAF) is back on Sunday 9 July. Committed to bringing the best of contemporary art from the city and beyond to the heart of Bath, the fair has created a regular space where artists can network, share ideas, connect with the public, and where the public can connect with art. Visitors can browse the works of local artists and admire fine art, photography, sculpture, textiles, ceramics and much more, all under the vaulted glass roof of Green Park Station. For updates and exhibiting artists visit the website: bcaf.co.uk shayparsons.com

Shay Parsons is a Bath-based contemporary photographer. She uses camera movement, abstraction and multiple exposure to bring a painterly and impressionistic style to her photographs. The images are her response to the landscape and nature surrounding her. All images are framed, signed limited editions. This solo exhibition follows on from successful showings during May in central Bath at a pop-up gallery and as part of Bear Flat Artists’ Open Studios. Open Tues–Sat 11am – 6pm.