The Hampshire Art Scene

Hampshire

Discover local art in your community

Browse through our directory to discover local artists, musicians, venues, galleries and events.


Marion Royle
Lymington

Marion has a BA(Hons) Degree in Fine Art. Her background is in Arts education. Marion’s move to the south coast gave her the impetus for a new style of painting and a new raft of work.

Elements of the New Forest
Southampton

An exhibition of paintings by Lymington artists Trina Hart and Marion Royle who enjoy experiencing the landscape together painting en plein air and whose style and response produce very different results.

Trina Hart
Lymington

As a painter of over 20 years, I have experimented with technique, colour, medium and form, which got me to where I am now through a journey of collaboration, courses and generally studying the artists whose work makes me feel connected.

Andy Baerselman
Lymington

Andy lives and works in Lymington. After leaving Brockenhurst College Sixth Form, Andy studied at Rytecotewood College of Agricultural Engineering in Thame, Oxfordshire.

Arkadiuz Nowicki
New Forest

Born in Poland, Arkadiuz now lives and works in the New Forest. He creates his vessels from white stoneware clay, a strong and resilient medium. His desire is to create unique pieces that will stand the test of time, and which he can ’leave behind in the world’ for future generations.

Caroline Hall
Winchester

Caroline was a reporter and presenter for the BBC before studying painting at Winchester School of Art. She graduated in 2007 with an MA in Fine Art.

Chris Whittaker
Lymington

Chris was Creative Director of a leading advertising agency in London. Never having done a proper day’s work in his life (Chris’s words, not ours!), he moved to Lymington and took up painting full time.

Claire Wiltsher
Lyndhurst

Claire works from a wonderful garden studio, and is one of our most popular contemporary landscape artists.

Frame It
Lymington

Framing your works of art, or photographs, can make all the difference to how a piece looks. Finding the right frame and mount brings your image to life, and will give you years of enjoyment.

Gail Gulland
Lymington

Gail has a first class honours degree in Three Dimensional Design from Bath Spa University.

Hampshire Open Studios

Hampshire Open Studios is an annual art trail where the visiting public can meet artists in their homes, studios and galleries free of charge.

With over 250 venues open, in the ten days leading up to bank holiday Monday 29th August, visitors can get the opportunity to meet the makers direct and learn more about the work.  

Jackie Giron
New Forest

Jackie just loves making pots – a passion that began at Southampton College of Art when she was seventeen.

Jo Vane
Milford on Sea

Jo has a background in Art History but, in 2007, discovered a love of making jewellery.

Julie Collins
Milford on Sea

Julie moved to Milford on Sea in 2014, and is inspired by the wonderful Hampshire coast line, translating it into ‘abstractions of reality'.

Michael Bruzon
Winchester

Michael is based in Winchester and Head of Art School at Winchester College.

Michael Turner
Milford on Sea

Michael has come along way since graduation in Design in 1997.

Nicola Henshaw
New Forest

Nicola is a sculptor making functional and decorative art for interiors and the outdoors.

Sheila Goodman
Ringwood

Sheila is based in Ringwood and originally trained as a graphic designer.

Stephen Powell
New Forest

Stephen Powell has a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art and Printmaking from Hornsey School of Art in London.

Stewart Mechem
Lymington

Stewart’s stunning metre square canvases take their cue from the colours of the sea and coastline; local fishing boats and beach huts.

Victor Stuart Graham
Lymington

Victor lives by the sea and loves boats. He originally trained as a graphic designer, followed by a MA in Textile Design at the Royal College of Art in London.

Coastal Gallery
Lymington

Coastal Gallery is a leading independent contemporary art gallery, situated in Lymington in the New Forest. The Gallery is a touchstone for exceptional and unusual contemporary art and design.

Hanger Farm Arts Centre
Southampton

Hanger Farm Arts Centre is a fantastic performance venue just outside the New Forest. An 18th century converted barn, it boasts a unique theatre space, bustling café and exhibition gallery.

Lymington Art Group
Lymington

The Lymington Arts Group promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of visual arts and crafts by providing meetings, workshops and outings.

Sally Hamilton
Milford on Sea

Sally has been painting in watercolours since she was a small child.

Sonja Norris
Butts Ash

Sonja studied woven textiles and taught for several years before moving into education management.

Abi Harris
New Milton
Andrew Halliday
Lymington
Mary Williams
Milford on Sea