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The latest news and updates from Art in Poundbury
Five reasons to make a date for our Bright and Beautiful exhibition
For two weeks from 22 November the Jubilee Hall in Poundbury will be the place to be for art lovers. If you needed any more encouragement, here are five reasons to make a date:
Art in the community
This year’s Art in Poundbury winter exhibition Bright and Beautiful will feature a soaring community art display. A flock of 1,000 birds are being handmade in local schools, Dorchester Youth Club, Age UK, Weldmar Hospice and elderly living communities in…
Update from local artist Ava Stoker
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…
Art in Sunflowers 2025 – The Winners!
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…
Celebrating 200 Years of the Railway at Prince of Wales School
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…
Art in the Sunflowers update
We are very much looking forward to the sunflowers being at their best and Art in Poundbury organising all our wonderful painters to be out there painting flowers, magnificent views and the people joining in. Watch this space for the…
En plein air in Cattistock
Looks like our club members had a delicious day painting this week at Cattistock. Sun, beautiful village and like-minded company. Job Done. Thank you Nicola Butler for organising refreshments!
Poundbury Unwrapped – Meet the Artists
Meet the Artists at Poundbury Unwrapped (24 May 2025 – 1 June 2025) – everyday 10am to 4pm in Jubilee Hall Poundbury. Lots of different styles of Art to enjoy! And of course then there is the 3D! Mike Willdridge…
Art at PiPs Cafe and Meeting Hub
We went chicken crazy at Pips After School Art Club today! Everyone chose how to decorate their circles. Some printed with plasticine, others painted or drew and someone even made beautiful paper feathers! A comb, a beak, a tail and…