At The Brownston Gallery, exhibitions are at the heart of everything we do. Each show is thoughtfully curated to bring compelling contemporary art into conversation with our visitors — whether it’s through solo presentations, thematic group shows, emerging talent or established voices. Our programme is shaped by a belief that art should be both inspiring and accessible, inviting you to discover new perspectives and experience work that resonates long after you leave the gallery. From seasonal highlights to specially commissioned projects, our exhibitions reflect a rich diversity of practice and a genuine passion for connecting great art with curious minds.
Past
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BROWNSTON WINTER COLLECTIVE
7 Nov - 31 Dec 2025 The end of the year is always special — a time for reflection and celebration — and the gallery’s Winter Collective captures that spirit beautifully. This joyful exhibition brings together an impressive array of work by resident artists, offering something for everyone: paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, and jewellery. New... Read more -
SACRED EARTH
featuring John Hurford, Marcelle Milo-Grey, Keng Wai Lee, Joe Webster, Tina Tiana, Emma Lamb , Caroline Mercer 12 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 Renowned for his vibrant wild botanical paintings, John Hurford presents an exciting new body of work, much of it inspired by the lush countryside and tangled hedgerows around his North Devon farm. Joe Webster, known for his love of wild, untamed landscapes, paints en plein air, allowing him to quietly observe and connect with nature as he works.
A firm favourite at the gallery, Marcelle Milo-Gray returns with her richly detailed and imaginative paintings. Her pieces often depict beloved animals and birds from folklore, as well as whimsical garden scenes, meadows and enchanted tea parties - moments both real and imagined.
New to the gallery, Emma Lamb introduces thought-provoking 3D works crafted on handmade paper. Her art encourages reflection on the effects of climate change, pollution and the damage we humans inflict on our fragile planet.
We’re also delighted to welcome two artists living in the UK but originally from the Far East. Keng Wai Lee from Malaysia shares a new series of brightly coloured, nature-inspired paintings. And Chinese, Tina Tian who specialises in traditional brush painting, calligraphy and mineral pigment techniques, explores themes of nature, wildlife, and ancient legend.
There will also be some fabulous pottery showcasing spiritits of the local areas , a mixture of myth and folklore, native animals and sea creatures that Caroline Mercer has crafted.
For the duration of Sacred Earth, The Brownston Gallery is proud to support Till the Coast is Clear, a community interest company dedicated to tackling shoreline plastic pollution and leading nature regeneration projects. To learn more about their work, visit www.tillthecoastisclear.co.uk. And the national enviromental charity Surfers Against Sewage. https://www.sas.org.uk/ Read more -
SUMMER EXHIBITION 2025
A vibrant collection of works inspired by the sea and summertime. 4 Jul - 29 Aug 2025 The Summer Exhibition is showcasing a stunning collection of works by both established and new artists, capturing the vibrant essence of the coastal scenes that define Devon and Cornwall. From the serene seascapes of Andrew Miller to the abstract impressions of local seaside towns by Michael Hill, the exhibition explores... Read more -
APERTURE OF DREAMS
9 May - 20 Jun 2025 For our second exhibition of the year I have chosen four artists who have each created a unique collection of paintings that will immerse you in their storytelling, taking you on a colourful and magical journey.
Kate Westbrook, a talented musician and artist, has produced a wonderful series of detailed paintings depicting scenes relating to the myth about Diana and Actaeon.
Fernando Asian, a popular surrealist artist who was forced to flee Venezuela in 2019 due to political unrest, is showcasing some astonishing large paintings full of the intensity and vivid colours that he is famous for internationally.
New to the gallery, Connor McIntyre is well known for his acting roles in theatre, film and television and only discovered his artistic talent at the age of fifty. The paintings that Connor is showing are inspired by the "shifting weather systems of the mind - where memory, myth and melancholy collide. They invite viewers to navigate a terrain that's as much about feeling as form." His work is held in private and institutional collections worldwide.
The second artist also exhibiting for the first time, is Jo Thorne who specialises in contemporary expressionist painting. Jo describes her work as "visual narratives that explore human connection through abstract painting and experimentation." She cleverly uses colour and expressive mark-making to spark a connection with the viewer.
Apertures of Dreams offers visitors a chance to enjoy some exceptional artwork and an opportunity to indulge in a bit escapism. Read more -
SOUTH WEST ACADEMY SPRING EXHIBITION
21 Mar - 26 Apr 2025 This year our annual collaboaration with the distinguished South West Academy is a very special one as new owner of the Brownston Gallery Aimie Freeston takes over the helm. The format is the same - a selection of Academicians are invited to showcase their undoubted talent in this most poplular... Read more -
THE WINTER EXHIBITION
23 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 The Winter Show is the perfect antidote to the cold winter weather. Come and immerse yourself in warm and vibrant colourful art and banish those winter blues! Make 2025 your year for great art! Read more -
SOLACE OF PLACE - JEAN JONES
26 Oct - 21 Dec 2024 As a child Jean Jones spent several years near Noss Mayo, South Devon as her father, Samuel Robinson, a successful civil servant, recuperated after the horrors of the First World War. Jean was able to return to the landscape she loved when she married a young Oxford academic, John Jones,... Read more -
A BOUNTY OF RICHES
7 - 28 Sep 2024 We have beautiful new work from Julie Ellis , including some gorgeous floral pieces which are a new departure for this talented painter; we also have delightful, exquisitely composed works from Marcelle Milo-Gray and stunning, atmospheric seascapes from North Devon painter Ben Lucas . We are also showing a small... Read more -
SUMMER EXHIBITION
1 - 31 Aug 2024 Read more -
THE LIGHT BENEATH
23 May - 31 Jul 2024 TERESA PEMBERTON Colour is the very essence of Teresa's work. From the early influence of the Fauve Movement, the Scottish Colourists and the St Ives School, Teresa has developed her own recognisable style. Her strong bold canvases are infused with colour and light, the textures and shapes playing with blurred... Read more -
SOUTH WEST ACADEMY SPRING EXHIBITION
14 Mar - 13 Apr 2024 Read more -
CHASING THE WIND - BEN LUCAS
17 Feb - 9 Mar 2024 CHASING THE WIND - BEN LUCAS My aim as an artist is to express the sense of wonder, freedom, and joy that the sea instils in me. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by the ocean. Growing up on the storm-swept coast of North Devon, surfing... Read more
