Category: News

How much is that doggie in the window?The one with the waggly tailHow much is that doggie in the window?I do hope that doggie’s for sale Bob Merrill, 1952 This endearing chap has attracted much attention, and may not be for sale for much longer! Pop in and see him, and all his animal and […]

One of the current paintings on show in ‘Awakening‘ has been chosen by the Bridport Refugee Support Campaign to become a fundraiser for them. Pamela Allsop (one of the three painters involved in the exhibition) was keen to dedicate their show to those in a more serious lockdown, like Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and invited Clive Stafford […]

Dorset-based artists Zee Jones and Pam Allsop are joined by Lucy de Albuquerque from North Hampshire in a showcase of their recent work. All three artists love the exuberance of vibrant colours, only differing in the mediums they use.  Zee and Pam work in mixed media and acrylic, while Lucy uses watercolours, printmaking and mixed media. […]

A carefully curated exhibition of work by local designers and makers (both our members and invited exhibitors) in a variety of materials, beautifully exhibited in the SouSouWest gallery at Symondsbury, from 3rd-21st September – open daily from Thursday-Monday, 10.30-4.30. We’ll be hosting some demonstrations too during the show. Craft Demonstrations Discover how traditional techniques and […]

This weekend is your last chance to enjoy the wide variety of subjects and media in our Natural Forms Open exhibition. Two galleries of work by local artists and craftsmen, and a display in the courtyard outside. Help us celebrate the talent of the Southwest’s arts community this holiday weekend! Open 10.30-4.30 till Monday at […]

We’re delighted that our first Open after the lockdown received such tremendous support – over 80 people have submitted 160 pieces of work, and we’ve already made some significant sales. It all goes to show just how important art and craft are for our wellbeing in trying times – artists are one of the many […]

We’re delighted to announce our new web site design, which will be focused more on our membership, and the launch of a new website devoted to the galleries and exhibitions, which has a new name – SouSouWest. Our sister site will not only give you more detailed previews of our exhibitions, but also offer you […]

Following a long fallow period owing to COVID-19, we’re pleased to announce that we have now opened, albeit in a limited way for now. If you are around on Fridays or at the weekend, please do call in and say hello, and have a COVID-safe look around the gallery at “Infourmation” – our current exhibition. […]

In line with the reopening of the Symondsbury Estate, we  are pleased to inform you that The Gallery will be opening on the 4th July from  10:30 – 4.30. For July, we plan to be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. But, depending on circumstances, we hope eventually to open from Thursday to Monday, closing […]