Purbeck is home to many artists and craftspeople who regularly show their work at local exhibitions.
There’s a wide range of venues in Swanage and Purbeck where you can visit solo displays and group shows throughout the year – at dedicated arts venues, independent galleries, community & church halls and at open studio events and festivals.
You’ll find a range of free art exhibitions where you can browse and buy works for sale, with certain venues such as Durlston’s Fine Foundation Gallery, The Mowlem Theatre and Sandy Hill Arts in Corfe showcasing a rotating programme of both established and up-and-coming creators, along with associated art workshops.
🗓️ Saturday 25th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026 Swanage Painting Club’s annual Summer Art Exhibition will be on every day this week at St Edward’s Catholic Church hall. There’ll be work for sale by local artists, along with prints and cards. And if you come on Saturday 25th July they’ll be holding a coffee […]
🗓️ Friday 21st – Monday 31st August 2026 Come and browse the latest works of art by Purbeck Arts Club at its Pearls of Purbeck summer exhibition. There’ll be a selection of paintings, poetry and cards influenced by the local landscape, history and culture. The exhibition’s title, ‘Pearls of Purbeck’, is a nod to the […]