IOS - Arts Directory

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2 Foreword

Located 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall and out into the Atlantic Ocean, the archipelago of islands that are the Isles of Scilly make for a truly distinctive destination, quite unlike anywhere else in England. The islands present a spectacular land and seascape that are as unique in their beauty as they are fascinating in their culture and island life within.

Scilly’s cultural offer is both rich and varied, reflecting its long and proud history. From shipwrecks to treasure and from burial chambers to deserted villages, the history of Scilly is utterly compelling – especially as it mingles so tantalisingly with modern-day life on the islands. Scilly’s cultural heritage naturally revolves around the sea and the traditional pastimes of farming, fishing and pilot gig rowing – all of which prosper on the islands to this day - something that all Scillonian families are proud of. All of this, along with contemporary island life, provides inspiration and raw material for artists and creative people of all kinds.

The islands have a vibrant creative and artistic community that belie their small size. In fact the Isles of Scilly have been a source of inspiration for generations so it’s no surprise that they continue to attract artists, musicians and writers due to their peaceful, magical and almost other worldly qualities. From exquisite silver jewellery to stunning fine art collections, from fired earthenware and stained glass to lino-cut prints and silk scarves, creativity abounds on every island, inspired by the stunning surroundings. Resident and visiting artists paint in beach studios, landscape

photographers capture changing moods, beachcombers make jewellery, musicians create Scilly soundscapes and writers weave island stories.

The Isles of Scilly Museum on St. Mary’s is a veritable treasure trove with a popular and highly regarded collection of historical artefacts and exhibits that tell the stories of island life and our maritime history.

From the traditions of May Day to local craft workshops and from the famous gig racing championships to Scilly’s very own folk, art and music festivals, the present day cultural offer reflects the local customs and creativity of a community shaped and inspired by these most special of islands.

Touring acts and artists also make welcome pilgrimages to Scilly, enabling residents and visitors alike to enjoy a wide range of cultural events.

This Arts Guide is designed to celebrate and share the wealth of creative activity on the islands. Many artists show work in the local galleries and studios on the Isles of Scilly - some of whom also run courses and workshops throughout the year. Others have websites and links where you can find out more about them and their work.

We hope you will enjoy exploring all of the creativity that Scilly has to offer.

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Alex Bagnall

John Bourdeaux

ILLUSTRATION, PAINTING, CERAMICS

POTTERY/PAINTING

Alex Bagnall writes and illustrates her own books. Dark and windy tales of foxes lost in woods and horses sailing in storms are illustrated in ink and watercolour with fine lines and muted watercolours. Alex also paints seascapes using watercolour, gouache and acrylics, and large scale murals. Her mural work can be seen inside the Island Fish Shop on Bryher.

As a potter and artist John Bourdeaux has an international reputation. The John Bourdeaux Studio was established in 1978 and produces a wide range of lustre ware ceramics and hand thrown pottery.

The studio also shows Bourdeaux's fine watercolours and large acrylic seascapes, and Margaret Bourdeaux's watercolours.

Visitors are always welcome.

01720 423274

01720 422025

alexbagnall67@gmail.com

johnbourdeaux.co.uk bourdeauxpottery@gmail.com

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Tree Baker PAINTING

Tree Baker is a mixed media artist, finding inspiration in nature, the Scilly landscape, and beach finds gathered on walks throughout the year. Tree paints and draws in a naive folk art style using acrylics, watercolours, inks, adding various elements such as shells, driftwood and long forgotten objects. She also makes driftwood sculptures from tiny houses to driftwood birds. Tree works from home on St. Mary’s but welcomes visitors and viewings.

07492 862456 treebakerart.com treebakerart@outlook.com

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Liz Bray

Inga Drazneice

PAINTING

WATERCOLOURS

Liz Bray takes inspiration from the landscape on the Isles of Scilly and the light and colours in the environment, using acrylic paints to explore a visual interpretation of the surroundings. She likes to use chance elements, creating a looseness to her work whilst retaining a sense of place.

Inga was born in Latvia and is an avid traveller who has found herself calling the Isles of Scilly home. She is passionate about the nature that surrounds her, and it inspires her to fulfil her artistic approach in self-taught watercolour paintings.

01720 422167 lizbrayart@gmail.com

Tamasin Bridge PAINTING/PASTELS

Tamasin Bridge is inspired by the changing light on Scilly, in particular but not exclusively autumn and winter light. Her work is an expression of the mood the light evokes, a calmness, tranquil, still quality that can only be seen on Scilly.

01720 423484 tamasinbridge.co.uk tamasinbridge@gmail.com

ingart.co.uk inga.drazniece@gmail.com

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Emma Eberlein JEWELLERY/ART

As an eco artist Emma Eberlein's work is based on ‘things you find in Scilly’, including recycled beach plastic jewellery and paintings on driftwood. She has collaborated with the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust to create flower displays made from recycled marine plastic bottles which can be seen around Scilly. Her work is on sale in Pot Buoys Gallery on St. Agnes, and other galleries around Scilly and Cornwall.

01720 423869 pinkbuoys@hotmail.com

Ian Dunn

Mark Eberlein

PAINTING

WOOD TATTOOS (PYROGRAPHY)

Ian Dunn's paintings depict the raw, wild and stormy nature of these islands as well as the sublime light, colour, tranquility and beauty to be found here. Ian's work can be seen in the White Gallery where he looks forward to welcoming visitors.

Mark Eberlein creates 'wood tattoos' through a wood burning process called pyrography. Inspired by nature and the beautiful Scilly environment, Mark creates intricate designs on driftwood, framed plywood pictures and bread/cheeseboards.

His work is on sale in the Pot Buoys Gallery and on his website.

07580 473211

wood-tattoos.squarespace.com

iandunn-scilly.com

woodtattoostagnes@gmail.com

iandunn-scilly@outlook.com

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Full of Noises MUSIC/WRITING

Full of Noises is a St. Agnes-based record label featuring the work of island writer and composer Piers Lewin. He is inspired by the pristine natural soundscape of the islands, and by the extraordinary human stories buried within the history and culture of Scilly. He has produced 10 albums of Scillonian music so far, working in a variety of musical styles and with a range of collaborators.

01720 422777 fullofnoises.co.uk pierslewin@googlemail.com

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Gallery Tresco ARTS AND CRAFTS

Gallery Tresco is a beachside gallery showcasing new and established artists in various media – paintings, prints, bronze, wire and wood sculpture, metal work, ceramics, studio glass, knitwear, textile art, gifts and cards. Gallery Tresco hosts nine exhibitions every season with an opening night party for each one.

01720 424925 gallerytresco.co.uk gallery@tresco.co.uk

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Rushy Bay beach at low tide by Paul Lewin

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Garratt Studio

Emma Kate Humphries

PAINTING/PRINTMAKING

MIXED MEDIA

Chris Garratt moved to the Isles of Scilly in 2001 and established Garratt Studio. Influenced by his erstwhile teacher and mentor Howard Hodgkin, Chris' practice includes painting and editions of original prints.

The work of Emma Kate Humphries is inspired by the everchanging seascapes of the Isles of Scilly. Whimsical miniature pictures are inspired by gig racing, and more abstract patterns are shaped into buttons, jewellery and other products.

Tiny shells and sea glass are often included in her polymer clay images.

01720 422736 garrattstudio.co.uk ccgarratt@icloud.com

01720 422552

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popplestonestudio.com emma@popplestonestudio.com

Chris Hall PHOTOGRAPHY

Chris Hall's photography creatively captures images in and around the islands. Specialising in contemporary images which convey the beauty of Scilly, he produces island seascapes in many sizes and dimensions ranging from small prints to large wall art.

07748 404751 chrishallphotographyuk.com chrishallphotographer@gmail.com

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Island Hall COMMUNITY & ARTIST WORKSPACE

Island Hall on St. Agnes is a beautifully refurbished building with a stunning timber framed extension. Opening to the public in 2014, it has since received awards for its design and environmental sustainability.

It is a community and workspace hub, and is home to St. Agnes-based artists and makers. It is also available for hire for residents and visitors.

01720 423953 seagull2@btinternet.com

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Lou Simmonds POTTERY, BASKET-MAKING, PRINTS, PAINTING

Lou Simmonds creates unique, beautiful and functional pottery in her St. Agnes studio a stone’s throw from the sea. Some pots incorporate sea glass and are decorated with clay from St. Agnes itself. She also paints and make prints all inspired by her exceptionally wild and wonderful island home.

01720 423953 scillylou@gmail.com

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Twisted Bobbins HAND WEAVING

Twisted Bobbins specialises in hand woven scarves in luxury, breed specific or small farm wool. A small amount of stock is held, and weaver Trish Peacock takes pride in making special pieces to order where customers can choose their own colours or hand dyed yarn from specialist yarn companies. Trish also offers weaving workshops all year round.

07557 998922 twistedbobbins.co.uk twistedbobbins.stagnes@gmail.com

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Emily Sladen TEXTILES

Emily Sladen is an experimental textile designer specialising in unique embroidery techniques.

Working in her studio on St. Agnes she is inspired by the raw beauty of the Atlantic Ocean. The remote location plays a key part in her making process.

With no access to textile banks, and the expense and difficulty of waste disposal on the islands, she recycles yarns and fabrics from across the community to create eco-conscious and sustainable collections.

07555 497565 emilysladentextiles.wixsite.com/emilysladentextiles emilysladentextiles@gmail.com

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Isles of Scilly Museum HERITAGE

The museum was opened in July 1967 and houses an extensive range of exhibits of local interest from pre-history to the present day.

These include Romano-British brooches and coins from Nornour, the Bryher Sword and Mirror along with finds from many shipwrecks.

There are also fine collections of birds and shells and more recent displays describing how traditional flower farming has evolved to include more diverse local produce.

01720 422337 iosmuseum.org info@iosmuseum.org

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Image courtesy of Anthony Greenwood

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Stephen Morris PAINTING

Stephen Morris paints entirely from life in bright, bold watercolour, but also incorporating beach material when painting on the shore. Much of his work is in a tall, narrow format, using traditional watercolour techniques. Latterly he has also developed a method in ink, working freehand without prior drawing or using only brushes, droppers and a waterspray.

01720 422535 glandoregallery.co.uk glandoregallery@gmail.com

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North Farm Gallery ARTS AND CRAFTS

In the North Farm Gallery you will find collections of many local artists in different media. Paintings and prints in acrylic and watercolour, wood turning, ceramics and jewellery reflect the inspiration Scilly evokes in local and visiting artists. The gallery also has a wide range of cards, books and gifts.

01720 423028 northfarmscilly.co.uk north.farm@waitrose.com

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Fay Page JEWELLERY

Fay Page started making jewellery in 2001, with the first range being a small collection of solid silver Scilly shells.

The business has grown over the years and Fay has been joined by her husband, Rob, and a small team of part-time local makers who work on the island-inspired designs in their workshop. Fay & Rob's open studio, with cabinets made from reclaimed ship's timbers, displays their handmade collections in silver and gold. Each year new pieces are released with the focus still being on collection, discovery and their island home.

Richard Pearce PAINTING, PRINTS

Born and bred on Scilly, Richard Pearce lives and works on Bryher. His paintings and prints capture the clear waters and skies of the island in powerful cobalt blues, clear azures and luminescent turquoises. He works in acrylics, mixing his own colours and applying the paint freely on canvas with a palette knife to achieve depth and texture. Whether at home or in the studio Richard's life is heavily influenced by the Scillonian sea.

01720 423017

01720 423665

faypage.co.uk

rpearce.net

fay@faypage.co.uk

richard@rpearce.net

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Phoenix Craft Studios ARTS AND CRAFTS

Phoenix Craft Studios is a group of artists and craftspeople working under one roof on St. Mary's. Fused and stained glass, printmaking using linocut and screenprint methods, jewellery, fabric printing and silk painting are amongst the varied crafts made on site. There is also a variety of other locally based or inspired artists' work in the upstairs gallery.

01720 422900 phoenixcrafts.moonfruit.com oriel@taterdu.plus.com

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Liz Askins

Vickie Heaney

SILK PAINTING

PRINTMAKING/CERAMICS

Liz Askins is a silk painter of pictures, ties and scarves. Pictures are available on a range of cards and fridge magnets. Scarves and ties use a mixture of techniques including free painting, wax resist and gutta. Patterns and images are inspired by the wildlife and flowers found on the islands. Free painting silk scarf workshops are available.

Vickie Heaney combines the scientific study of seabirds across the islands with creating artworks inspired by them. She specialises in making linocut prints and hand decorated ceramics, using clean stylish lines and vibrant colours to explore the bold patterns and images abundant in the islands' wildlife and maritime heritage.

07746 684973

01720 422900

scillyscarves.co.uk

vickieheaney.co.uk

scillyscarves@gmail.com

studio@vickieheaney.co.uk

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Gail Payne CRAFTS

Gail Payne makes crafts from beach findings on the Isles of Scilly. She makes silver jewellery using sea glass, and draws intricate mandalas and natureinspired designs using acrylic ink on slate found on the beaches here. These are then turned into a variety of crafts from magnets, brooches, pendants and earrings, to wall art.

01720 422962 / 07588 556724 facebook.com/artworksbygailpayne gail_payne@outlook.com

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Silver Sapling JEWELLERY

Silver Sapling creates unique and bespoke jewellery in silver, gold and sea pottery inspired by nature and the islands. Based at the Phoenix Craft Studio and with products in various outlets across the islands, collections include the Scilly Agapanthus range and the Scilly Succulent range. Silver Sapling undertakes commissions.

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Phoenix Stained Glass STAINED AND FUSED GLASS

Oriel Hicks trained in traditional stained glass, and examples of this aspect of her work can be seen in local churches. She also creates fused glass items, inspired by the colours of Scilly and the natural surroundings of the islands, as a memory for visitors to take home.

07846 051526

01720 422900

silversapling.co.uk

phoenixstainedglass.co.uk

silversapling@hotmail.com

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oriel@taterdu.plus.com

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Porthloo Studios ARTS AND CRAFTS

Porthloo Studios is a group of friendly artists and craftspeople based in a converted barn on the coastal footpath 10 minutes walk from the outskirts of Hugh Town.

01720 422813

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Scilly Gems JEWELLERY

Scilly Gems is a bright and colourful workshop featuring handmade gemstone beadwork jewellery, recycled coke can jewellery creations and a range of handmade soaps and smellies made from locally and ethically sourced ingredients.

01720 422491 facebook.com/scillygems ethump@hotmail.co.uk

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Scilly Socks

Peter Macdonald Smith

TEXTILES

PAINTING

Susan Seddon at Scilly Socks is a craftswoman and painter who produces colourful works on canvas, as well as using wool and felt in socks, hats and gloves.

Peter M. Smith, an islander since the mid 1960s, produces both figurative and abstract paintings worked from sketches and memory.

He has used many mediums but returns to oil as his first love. His abstract paintings in oil or acrylic on paper range from expressive gestures to a more considered approach.

Original paintings, prints and cards are available to buy in his gallery and workshop.

01720 422007 susan.becker@hotmail.co.uk susanbecker.co.uk

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01720 422278 (12-5pm) / 01720 422813 petermacdonaldsmith-artist.co.uk petermacdonaldsmith@gmail.com

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Pot Buoys Gallery ARTS AND CRAFTS

Pot Buoys Gallery is owned and run by local artist Emma Eberlein and showcases a variety of work by local artists as well as work inspired by Scilly.

01720 423932 facebook.com/potbuoys gallerypotbuoys@gmail.com

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Ratbags HANDMADE CANVAS PRODUCTS

Ratbags have been makers of traditional canvas products in Scilly for over 35 years, including a huge range of sturdy bags, jackets, smocks and boating accessories. Items can be made to order in your own colour choices, and you can visit the shop to watch your bags being made. Ratbags have been spotted all over the world by fans.

01720 422037 ratisland.net bags@ratisland.net

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Rough Island Band MUSIC

The Rough Island Band began life on St. Agnes in 2009 when an island piper whistled in the wind for three musicians in love with the place and its people, whose disparate musical experiences and distinctive voices came together on Scilly to record a highly personal album in a windswept island cottage. Nearly ten years on, there are four RIB albums, all of which reflect a feeling that a community's stories and history should be reflected and celebrated in music: tales of shipwreck and rescue, tunes for dancing, and evocations of landscape are all part of a steadily developing island music written in response to an extraordinary place. roughislandband.com roughislandband@hotmail.com

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Steve Ryman

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Steve Sherris

VISUAL ARTS/WRITING

PAINTING

Steve Ryman works mainly in acrylics with some some sketching. He also writes short stories and one act plays.

Steve Sherris has lived on Scilly most of his life, and has a great sensitivity to the islands and their wildlife. Working directly in front of his subject in oils, he immerses himself in the sights, sounds and smells as he tries to capture a moment in time.

01720 422218 st.everyman@btinternet.com

01720 422722 stevesherris.com silverstreetgallery@yahoo.com

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St. Mary's Library LITERATURE

St. Mary's Library is a fantastic community facility located on Porthcressa seafront. It is easy to join and membership is free. Visitors may also take out temporary membership during their stay.

The library was opened in 2013 and forms part of a significant regeneration project on Porthcressa.

The design, featuring natural stone and sustainably sourced timber, was in response to an environmentally sensitive area, re-using the former lifeboat house.

The library hosts regular events and supports book launches and readings for work connected to Scilly.

A bespoke section in the library provides a fascinating glimpse into Scilly's place in print over the years as well as regular local publications and recent press coverage.

The Isles of Scilly have provided inspiration and a wealth of source material for fiction and non-fiction writers over the years. As tourism developed, a range of charming guide books emerged promoting the character and qualities of the islands, variously encouraging visitors to explore the coastline, undertake adventurous expeditions by boat and appreciate the peace and magic.

More specialist factual books detail the wildlife, historical significance and extraordinary maritime heritage of Scilly. And of course, novels and anthologies of poetry by significant authors cover themes ranging from ghost sightings on the Garrison to honesty boxes, figureheads and lighthouses.

This list includes some of the more recent published authors whose work has been inspired by or based on the Isles of Scilly; for a more comprehensive list see www.scillypedia.co.uk

Image courtesy of Chris Hall

FACTUAL GUIDES AND LIFESTYLE:

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Nigel Farrell Sue Lewington Linda Maddock Clive Mumford Julia Ottery Alan Peters Colin Taylor Toby Tobin Dougan

FICTION:

01720 424499

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scilly.gov.uk/learning-leisure

Sam Llewellyn Marion Molteno Michael Morpurgo Barbara Simpson Lin Treadgold Helena Wakefield

FACTUAL HISTORICAL:

• Richard Larn • Todd Stevens

library@scilly.gov.uk

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CN Smith PAINTING

Chris Smith has lived on St. Mary’s since 1980, enjoying the simpler lifestyle as much as the landscape. His paintings explore the sea, shoreline and landscape, and over the years he has worked in watercolour, pastel and acrylic, using both abstract and figurative approaches. His paintings are available at Tamarisk Gallery on St. Mary’s and at Richard Pearce Studio on Bryher. enquiries@cnsmith.co.uk

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Tamarisk Gallery ARTS AND CRAFTS

Tamarisk is situated in the centre of Hugh Town. It exhibits a broad range of contemporary art, much of it by local artisans. Other work is exhibited by craftspeople and artists with a connection to, or inspired by the islands.

01720 422334 tamariskscilly.co.uk gallery@tamariskscilly.co.uk

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St. Martin’s

Artists & galleries open for visitors

Please contact artists for opening times

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Bryher

Tresco

The Pottery, Old Town, St. Mary’s, TR21 0NG

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EASTERN ISLES

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Studio 4, Porthloo, St. Mary's,

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St. Mary’s

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Porthloo, St. Mary’s, TR21 0NF

Scilly Gems Scilly Socks Peter Macdonald Smith

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Island Hall

Fay Page Lowertown, St. Martin’s, TR25 0QW

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Richard Pearce Bryher Gallery, Bryher, TR23 0PR

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Phoenix Craft Studios Porthmellon Business Park, St. Marys, TR21 0JY

Liz Askins

Gail Payne Vickie Heaney Silver Sapling Phoenix Stained Glass 12

Pot Buoys Gallery

Island Hall Studios, St. Agnes, TR22 0PL

Lou Simmonds Emily Sladen Twisted Bobbins

Thorofare, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LN

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Porthloo Studios

Garratt Studio

North Farm Gallery Higher Town, St. Martin's, TR25 0QL

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Gallery Tresco New Grimsby, Tresco, TR24 0QE

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Ian Dunn Telegraph Road, Porthmellon, St. Mary's

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John Bourdeaux

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St. Agnes

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Church Street, St. Mary's, TR21 0JT

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Isles of Scilly Museum Stephen Morris

Horsa, Highertown, St. Agnes, TR22 0PL

St. Mary's Library Porthcressa, St. Mary's, TR21 0LW

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Steve Sherris Silver Street Gallery, St. Mary’s, TR21 0PZ

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Glandore Gallery, Porthloo, St. Mary's, TR21 0NE

Ratbags

Tamarisk Gallery The Parade, St. Mary's, TR21 0LP

54 Events

Daymark Festival

Creative Scilly

SCILLY'S VERY OWN MINI-FESTIVAL

Scilly has a vibrant programme of one-off and regular annual cultural events which have evolved with local support over a number of years. There are ambitions to further develop opportunities and activities for visitors and the local community as part of the Creative Islands initiative. We are also adding a cultural dimension to established events such as Walk

Art Scilly Image courtesy of Tresco Island/James Darling

Scilly and the Taste of Scilly Festival.

One Act Play Festival

Scilly Folk Festival

SHORT PLAYS FOR ALL TO ENJOY

A WEEKEND OF MUSIC & DANCE

This very popular event is run by St. Mary’s Theatre Club, and features rehearsed readings of short plays written by some of the many talented Scilly authors. Judged by a professional adjudicator with an audience vote too, this is an opportunity to enjoy original plays by local writers.

Established in 2009, this popular May event presents a long weekend of music, song and dance, featuring some of the best folk music from Scilly, the South West and beyond. You can expect gigs and barn dances throughout the festival on St. Mary’s and the off islands.

Image courtesy of Ebby Tremain

EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS AND MORE

A May festival celebrating the amazing range of Scilly artists and makers.

Packed with events, exhibitions, open studios, craft fairs and workshops, Art Scilly invites people to meet and work directly with resident and visiting artists of all kinds. This is an opportunity to try your hand at writing workshops, painting, sketching, glass fusing, lino printing and more, or simply meet some of our creative people and see them at work in their studios.

Based on St. Martin’s, the festival’s ethos is to bring local talent, together with acts from all over the UK and beyond, to venues all over the island. Three days of Easter hedonism, seeing things you might not normally see here, local acts you never knew existed, in a place where you didn’t think it was possible…….

Touring Arts THEATRE, MUSIC, LITERATURE, COMEDY AND MORE

Our cultural calendar also includes regular visits from touring companies such as Miracle Theatre and the Festival Players, enabling visitors and residents to experience high quality performances in unique settings.

You can check the Isles of Scilly website for up to date details on all of these events visitislesofscilly.com

56 About

This Arts Guide is produced by Creative Islands, an initiative funded by Arts Council England and led by the Islands’ Partnership.

Creative Islands is one of 16 national Cultural Destinations projects which all aim to create partnerships between the culture and tourism sectors, and encourage more people to experience arts and culture in visitor destinations.

Here on the Isles of Scilly we are working with a local consortium involving the islands’ artistic and cultural community. We are finding new ways of celebrating and sharing Scilly’s culture, including developing and enhancing the creative people, events, heritage and places already here – many of which feature in this Arts Guide. We are also using culture and creativity as a way of celebrating and sharing Scilly’s distinctiveness, enabling visitors and residents to find new and imaginative ways of experiencing its special character.

Creative Islands projects include artist residencies, creative contributions to events such as Walk Scilly and Taste of Scilly, a Young Curators project with local young people, and creative breaks offering opportunities for people to develop their own skills through working with professional artists.

If you would like more information on Creative Islands please contact enquiries@islandspartnership.co.uk

With thanks to the Creative Islands Steering Group.

Design by Wolf Rock Marketing, and additional photography by Adj Brown.

Disclaimer Although every attempt has been made to ensure the information in this guide is accurate, the Islands’ Partnership cannot accept any liability for errors, omissions or any inconvenience caused as a result. Please check with individual artists and venues for up to date information.