'Marmite' Stripes Spark Debate on Boutique Shop Front in South West Monday, November 3, 2025 marmite marlborough boutique heritage conservation highstreet painting enforcement community retail A boutique shop owner in Marlborough, Wiltshire, has caused a stir after painting bold pink and brown ‘Marmite’ stripes on the front of her Grade-II listed building, sparking mixed reactions among locals and … Read More
Lockdown Art Blooms Into Love and Charity for Somerset Couple Tuesday, October 28, 2025 somerset lockdown art charity exhibition creativity love community painting shelter During the first COVID-19 lockdown, Ivor and Carol, a couple from North Petherton, Somerset, discovered more than just a creative outlet—they found love that blossomed alongside their artistic journey. Encouraged by Ivor’s … Read More
HIVE Brings Local Creativity to Life at The Bridgy Gallery Wednesday, October 1, 2025 art exhibition bridgwater community nature creativity sculpture painting installation workshop More than twenty talented artists have come together to create HIVE, a compelling new exhibition that celebrates nature, landscape, and community through diverse artistic media. HIVE is currently on display at The Bridgy … Read More
Batheaston Art Trail 2025: A Celebration of Creativity and Heritage Friday, September 26, 2025 batheaston arttrail creativity suffragette workshops artists heritage sculpture painting valley The Batheaston Art Trail returns in 2025, marking its 5th anniversary with an impressive showcase of creativity and heritage. Taking place over the weekend of September 27 and 28, this popular West Country event invites … Read More
From GCSE Coursework to Six-Figure Success: The Inspiring Journey of Makenzy Beard Sunday, August 31, 2025 art gcse success charity painting exhibition wales teenartist fundraising leadership What started as a simple lockdown pastime has blossomed into a remarkable success story for Makenzy Beard, an 18-year-old artist from Swansea, South Wales. When her school shared a photo of her GCSE art coursework on Twitter, … Read More