The Arts - Galleries in Truro and St Mawes

Cynthia Greenslade has moved from her studio at Lanhoose and opened a new gallery in Portscatho, a bright and spacious location, overlooking the sea, in which to display her paintings of the local land and seascapes of Cornwall, in particular the Roseland. Stunning work by Cornish artists, including contemporary jewellerym ceramics and highly original studio glass, is set amid painted furniture.

Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10.30am-5.30pm.

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The Square Gallery is situated in the picturesque village of St Mawes. It has established a reputation for exhibiting a diverse collection of original Cornish contemporary art. There is a wide contrast of styles and inspiration reflecting each artist’s unique approach to their paintings, printmaking, ceramics, glass, jewellery and textiles. It combines to form an eclectic mix in this friendly inviting gallery.

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Celebrating 25 years of excellence, the Guild of Ten is a co-operative venture by a group of designer/makers living in Cornwall to present their work directly to the public. The range of jewellery, ceramics, clothes and knitwear, wood and glass, and children's wear offers a wonderful choice. You can even meet the artists and craftspeople here. Enquiries regarding membership are welcomed.

Open: Monday-Saturday, 9.30am-1.30pm and 2-5.30pm.

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June 24-July 8: Under a Cornish Sky: a solo exhibition of new work by Benjamin Warner.


The Ligthhouse galleries in Penzance and Truro offer a bright, fresh space in which to experience the work of some of Cornwall's leading and most promising contemporary artists. Always complemented by a diverse array of ceamics, sculpture, glass and unique jewellery.

• Open: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm

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From November 25: Christmas show featuring Chris Tate's colourful architectural paintings, as well as the work of gallery regulars Miguel Ruiz, Zoe Cameron and Sophi Beharrell.

Fine art from four centuries, with a rich Cornish flavour. The gallery is upstairs in the splendidly rebuilt Lemon Street Market. You will be welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee in the Gallery Café and browse among a rich variety of Christmas gifts.

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  Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm

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March 25-June 10: Boardriders - photography, film and artwork by 13 young artists who share a passion for surfing and skating.



The art gallery is situated within the main museum building, which is also the base of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, founded in 1818. There is a permanent exhibition of objects relating to Cornwall's history, and an adjoining cafe and restaurant, Stingi Lulu's.

• Open: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Closed Sunday and bank holidays.

  Free

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Until June 17 Intimate Conversations: new paintings by Marcelle Hanselaar and new prints by Angie Lewin.

June 24-July29: Object and Still Life, mixed show.



Artonomy is an art consultancy representing artists based in the South West, including Hunting Art Prize Winner Nicholas Charles Williams; Jason Walker, Caroline Rault and Bridgette Ashton. Artonomy also organises viewings of works and limited edition prints and works on paper are also available.

• Open: 10am-5.30pm, Monday-Saturday, admission free

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Until June 24: Works by John Hoyland, including some from his recent Tate St Ives exhibition.


Since opening in 1999 Lemon Street Gallery has gathered an enviable reputation for dealing in high quality works of art from both up-and-coming and established artists at the cutting edge from all over the UK. The gallery also specialises in a range of contemporary jewellery and ceramics. Lemon Street Gallery is the largest commercial gallery in the South West.

• Open: Monday-Saturday, 10.30am-5.30pm.

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Established 28 years ago, Veryan Galleries contains an ever-changing selection of original paintings, principally by Cornish artists. The work show is in a variety of media and subject matter, plus there’s a wide range of prints, ceramics and silks. At one end of the long gallery there is also a mural and Trompe l'oeil by Alldex Murals.

• Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5.30pm - open Bank Holiday Mondays

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October 29-November 26: Susan Jacks. Work which takes as its subject land and sky and the vaporous gossamer that blends the two. "My perception of the elements is intensified by living 300m up on Bodmin Moor," say Susan.

• Open: Monday-Saturday, 10.30am-6pm

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