The Hampshire Art Scene is shaped by a rich blend of coastal beauty, historic towns, and a thriving contemporary creative culture. From the cultural energy of Southampton and Portsmouth to the galleries, studios, and maker spaces scattered across Winchester, Lymington, the New Forest, and rural villages, the county offers a diverse and inspiring landscape for artistic expression. Its creators draw from maritime heritage, rolling countryside, and vibrant communities, producing work that feels both deeply rooted in place and open to fresh, modern ideas.

Featured Hampshire Artists, Galleries & Suppliers

Discover, connect and be inspired by art in Hampshire that make this art scene a dynamic hub for the arts.

Sally has been painting in watercolours since she was a small child. Art has been her lifelong…

Trina Hart is an exhibiting contemporary figurative artist whose work responds to society and…

Coastal Gallery is a leading contemporary art gallery now located within Palais des Vaches at…

Norwegian Ceramicist Sonja Norris started her artistic career by studying woven textiles and…

Set in the New Forest on the banks of Beaulieu River, The Palais des Vaches is a unique and…

Marion Royle has a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art. Since moving from Berkshire to Lymington…

I spent 4 years at Bournemouth and Poole college of art and 30 years in advertising so having…

I’m an autobiographical mixed media artist. My art is a reflection of my experiences. I make art…

Jo Morley is a Contemporary Artist, Painter and Printmaker. Jo works from her spacious,…

Paul is a long established corporate, graphic and advertising photographer. From his travels, he…

Jabulani is the home studio of watercolour artist Sally Hamilton. Contact Sally to arrange a…

Handmade driftwood lamps hand crafted by local woodworker James Hamilton.

All lamps are…

Katie Daw Art - An online abstract art gallery. Level your interior decor with our abstract art…

Chalk's is an independent gallery showcasing arts and crafts by artists based predominantly in…

The Local Art Scene creates opportunities for its local artists to be able to show and exhibit…

Andy lives and works in Lymington. After leaving Brockenhurst College Sixth Form, Andy studied…

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

Michael has come along way since graduation in Design in 1997. At the beginning of his career,…

Beverley Saunders draws her inspiration from local boatyards and the coastal environment,…

Julie moved to Milford on Sea in 2014, and is inspired by the wonderful Hampshire coast line,…

Born in Poland, Arkadiuz now lives and works in the New Forest. He creates his vessels from…

Ben Winter holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins in London and is also an…

Stewart’s stunning metre square canvases take their cue from the colours of the sea and…

Michael is based in Winchester and Head of Art School at Winchester College. He studied Fine Art…

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

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

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

God's House Tower stands at the south-east corner of the town walls that once encircled medieval…

A walk along the beach is not just a walk along the beach for Gillian Connor. It is a treasure…

CStar Design is a sister duo based in Winchester. Cathy and Lisa work together to design and…

Sian Appleyard was an established fine art printmaker creating beautiful hand inked images in…

Harriet Wesley is inspired by the surrounding New Forest, archaeological finds and ancient…

Vicky Swift is the designer and maker based in Stubbington, Hampshire. She uses a combination of…

Tony Palmer is an artist from Southampton who discovered a love for art in his 40’s. His early…

John Hansard Gallery, part of the University of Southampton, is one of the UK’s leading…

The museum at Gosport Museum and Art Gallery was created by the community for the community and…

The gallery, based in Southampton’s burgeoning Cultural Quarter, opened in 1939.

The…

Rosie Wesley is a metalwork and jewellery designer based in the New Forest. With a focus on…

Mike is a self-taught ceramicist from Lyndhurst in the New Forest. Since taking early retirement…

Sparkletastic glass is run by a husband and wife team based in Fordingbridge. Amanda makes…

Aspex’s vibrant gallery and arts space is located in the characteristic Vulcan Building in…

Pete Gilbert has lived a busy life with many career changes including advertising, restaurateur…

Emma Hiles is a ceramic artist from Laverstoke, Hampshire but grew up in Christchurch Dorset…

Hampshire Art Galleries

Forest Arts Centre
Forest Arts, Old Milton Road, New Milton, BH25 6DS
St Barbe Museum Art Gallery
New Street, Lymington SO41 9BH
The Wykeham Gallery
High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6HE
Arc Winchester
Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB
Gallery 68
50 Pylewell Road, Hythe SO45 5AQ
Saltmarsh Gallery
18A St Thomas Street, Lymington SO41 9NB