Micheal Weller painting during Art in the Sunflowers
An artist out painting during Art in the Park 2025
Art in the Park 2025
Artist David Roberts with Lord Lieutenant Micael Dooley
Exhibition in Jubilee Hall
Art in Poundbury Community Art project 2024
Debbie Clarke from Creative Clay for All making bees with visitors
Prince of Wales First School enjoying our exhibition in Jubilee Hall
So many talented local artists
So many talented local artists
So many talented local artists
All parts of our community involved with our Winter exhibition 2024

Welcome to Art in Poundbury

Encouraging Creativity in our Community

Part of a thriving artistic community in Poundbury, Dorchester our aim is to support community projects in the local area, provide opportunities for artists to learn, showcase their work and connect with like-minded individuals.

Building on successes in previous years, plans for 2025 include two open air painting events and two exhibitions. Our theme for 2025 running across all our events is “Bright and Beautiful”. Go to our Events page to find out more.

For those interested in learning more or participating, our website is regularly updated, the go-to resource for our Club is www.artinpoundbury.club. Be the first to be updated on events and opportunities by subscribing to our newsletter or through social media via our Facebook and Instagram page.

Upcoming Events

Art at Crossroads

4th Aug 2025 - 5th Oct 2025

08:00 am - 16:00 pm

'Bright and Beautiful' Community Art Day

15th Nov 2025

10:00 am - 14:00 pm

Jubilee Hall

'Bright and Beautiful' Winter Exhibition

22nd Nov 2025 - 30th Nov 2025

10:00 am - 16:00 pm

Jubilee Hall

Latest News

Ava with James Kerr from Art2Card and Jo Stoker

Update from local artist Ava Stoker

2 September 2025

Ava has been an avid supporter (and winner) of Art in Poundbury’s recent en plein air events. Her personal successes have led to even more exciting experiences in her young life, in her words:- “I am excited to have just had printed my 2,000th greetings card of my artwork. My Dorset landmark designs are selling […]

Art in Sunflowers 2025 – The Winners!

14 August 2025

Experienced Artist 18 & over Winners and Highly Commended We are exceedingly happy to announce the winners of this years sunflower competition in the category of enthusiasts! First Prize: Michael Weller Excellent composition & harmony of colours. Well balanced and exciting abstract. Runner Up – Sue Rudland Evocative of a warms sunny day spent underneath the […]

Celebrating 200 Years of the Railway at Prince of Wales School

10 July 2025

We were delighted to join in with the 200 Years of the Railway celebration at Prince of Wales School. The main corridor was transformed into a railway, creating a real sense of excitement. Nic Colston, the ever-enthusiastic founder of STEAM Co., organised a host of activities, from making cardboard models of Stephenson’s Rocket to launching […]