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.

Hampshire Art Scene

Discover, connect and be inspired by Hampshire artists and cultural experiences that make the 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…

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

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

Now living in Hampshire, Norwegian national Sonja studied woven textiles and taught for several…

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

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…

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 usually local to their…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

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

The St Barbe Museum Art Gallery opened in 1998, and has gained a reputation for hosting works…

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…

The Local Art Scene is a trading name of Hart Media Group, Lymington, Hampshire, UK

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