The Road to Helston by Mollie Silver

Exhibitions featuring local artists

Please note that the gallery can only be viewed during scheduled Tolmen events, or by private arrangement via email to rosie.north16@gmail.com

 

Past exhibitions

 

Saturday May 23rd - Sunday May 31st
11:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Open Studios

The artists taking part are Julie Milton, Sarah Thomas and Rosie North. Drinks and light refreshments will be available. All three artists will be in attendance to answer questions, provide advice and suggest activities related to their art work.

The opening party is on Monday 25th with wine and nibbles.

Monday May 11th - Monday May 18th
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tolmen Gallery – The Nest

The Nest home schooling group are presenting an exhibition of their term’s work

Saturday 23rd May – Sunday 31st May

11am – 5pm

Sunday February 22nd - Sunday April 5th

AMONG THE WATERLILIES – Tolmen Gallery

 

Helen, a member of the Cornish Arts Charity Shallal enjoys exploring a variety of media including her new favourite – collages of recycled materials.”

Open View: 7th March 1100 – 1500. 

With a pop up performance by Shallal 2. 

Friday January 9th - Sunday February 15th

THE YOUNG ART SHOW – Tolmen Gallery

Sunday January 4th – Sunday February 15th
The Young Art Show Tolmen Gallery
An exhibition of work by young artists living in and around Constantine. This is the Big Show for Medium People!

Viewing during scheduled Tolmen events between January 4th and February 15th

Celebration afternoon January 25th 3-6 – to include a demonstration of the puppets made by young people with puppeteer Deborah Maurice . . . .
(look out for Deborah’s own puppet show matinee at the Tolmen: “A Brush with the Emperor” on Sunday Jan 18th at 3pm, with Kin Thiessen’s live accompaniment!)

Sunday November 2nd - Wednesday December 17th

Journeys West – Past & Present Revisited

A trio of artists are presenting Journeys West

Les Trewin, Alli Marshall & Dave Pentin

@urbansketcherspenryn
Open view/Meet the artists will held on
Sunday 2nd November 13.00 to 16.00
Lunch and afternoon tea will be available.

Sunday September 21st - Sunday October 26th

Julie Milton – Abstract

Julie is an abstract artist living and working on the Lizard, Cornwall. Working mainly with acrylics, Julie works intuitively, using mark making and colour alone to shape her work. She has exhibited at a range of galleries in Cornwall and across the country.

 

Julie Milton Open View Sunday 21st September 15.00 to 18.00

 

Friday August 22nd - Saturday September 6th
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Constantine Arts Society Annual Summer Exhibition

The Tolmen Centre from Saturday 22nd August to Saturday 6th September.  
Opening times will be 11am to 4pm daily.  FREE entry.
This year we plan to provide refreshments
During the fortnight artists will be on hand to discuss their methods of working and provide encouragement
The work on display will include oils, acrylics, water colours and a variety of textile methods.
Not only will you be able to have a tea or coffee with treats but we will have gifts and cards on sale along with the art works.
Come and join us as we show you our 2024/25 year of  activity.

Sunday June 1st - Sunday July 20th

Sara Thomas

Constantine Art Society Annual Exhibition 

My art conveys a sense of warmth, positivity and uplifting energy suggesting feelings of joy, comfort and hope. I try to symbolise the emotional nourishment which brightens the viewers mood, inspires peace and happiness by exploring nature, light and colours to reflect this.

Overall, my work reflects the idea that art can nurture the soul and spirit bringing light into the inner world.

Sarah Thomas Open View Thursday 5th June 18.00 to 20.00

 

Monday April 7th - Sunday May 25th

Margaret Beringer

 This is Margaret Beringer’s first public exhibition, focusing mainly on her seascapes, coastal landscapes and mixed media paintings capturing the beauty and magnificence of Cornish coastal views. 

Sunday March 2nd - Sunday March 30th

Rosie North – Textiles and Stitch

Rosie’s textile art ranges from detailed storytelling to larger abstract pieces open to interpretation. She will also be inviting friends to join her in a longitudinal stitch project of reimagined christening gowns.
March the 2nd to March 30th 2025
Open viewing Sunday 2nd march 15.30 – 18.00 

Tuesday January 14th - Sunday March 2nd

Pip Barfield – Paintings and Prints

“My ideas and inspiration for creating my work come from while walking through wild landscapes and beaches, feeding into a mystical or intangible quality that I try to represent through printmaking”

Saturday March 30th - Monday April 1st

50/05 ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION

We can hardly believe it ourselves, but Constantine Arts Society has been here for 50 years. It’s time to put the flags out! After much discussion it was agreed to hold an Exhibition of 50 pieces of art for 50 years. Artwork will include jewellery, woodwork and ceramics as well as paintings.

Saturday 30th March MEMBERS’ REUNION  1 to 4 pm
Sunday 31st March OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 12 – 4 pm
Monday 1st April OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and
CONSTANTINE MUSEUM open  10 am – 4 pm

As well as the exhibition, on Sunday and Monday there will be demonstrations and workshops for visitors to enjoy. Please bring the family.

Wednesday November 1st - Sunday December 31st

Tolmen Gallery

Beth Richardson

November/ December

Beth’s paintings re-contextualize familiar, everyday domestic objects and invite the viewer to journey into unknown, psychological spaces of the imagination.

Friday September 1st - Tuesday October 31st

Tolmen Gallery

Carolyn Thompson 

September/October

“I am a Land Artist living on the Lizard, my work is inspired and nourished by this wild and rugged landscape.”

June/July

Barbara Kennedy

Barbara Kennedy is a graduate of graphic design and worked in advertising. She has been working with printmaking in Penzance for the last five years.

Mid April/May

Annabel Harris

Annabel Harris’ paintings focus on the significance of place on the person and person on the place – recalling intimacy with surroundings and emotional inheritance.

mid Feb/Mar

The Butterfly Ball – Jennie Jewitt-Harris

Jennie Jewitt-Harris’ Butterfly Ball exhibition is an imaginary gathering of amazing historical women, recreated as butterfly paintings, inspired by the Mexican folklore that butterflies carry the souls or the spirits of the departed.

Each guest, from Florence Nightingale to Josephine Baker, has been turned into a butterfly using paint, collage, and other mixed media.

Jennie has a PhD in Fine Art from UCA Farnham, and has exhibited in Falmouth, Bracknell, and a variety of London venues including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Jan/mid Feb

The Lino Coast – Katherine Murdoch

Katherine Murdoch is a junior doctor currently walking the Cornish coast path and creating lino prints of the landscape that inspires her. The prints are created in situ and are a diary to the walks undertaken.

Nov/Dec

Jack Chalker & Philip Howells

Paintings by artists and educators Jack Chalker ( 1918-2014) and Philip Howells (1922-2016) from the collection of Guy Chalker-Howells.

Well known as a war artist, Jack Chalker was principal at Falmouth College of Art from 1950  – 1957, going on to lead West of England College of Art from 1958.

An inspirational teacher, Philip Howells taught at Redruth School of Art from 1958 and Helston School till 1980.

Sept/Oct

Sara & Richard Thomas

Mixed media works by Sara Thomas focussing on the symbolism of colour and its connection with her observations of the natural world.

Photographs by Richard Thomas, taken during the 2020 lockdown on walks to Scott’s Quay, of the changing season, weather and light.

Saturday August 13th - Sunday August 14th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

FOCUS ON FORE STREET and FURTHER

If you ever wondered what happened to the village photos taken in 2018?

This exhibition will provide you with the answer.

  • Photos of Fore Street and other village residents and houses.
  • Come along and see if a younger you features.
  • Perhaps learn about the history of your house.
  • Maybe buy a photo of you and your house.
  • Definitely have some Cake – refreshments available.

Please come and join us and see what you can discover about your house, or perhaps what you can tell us about it !

Friday July 8th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wildlife Experience

Join artist Rae Gray and animal presenter Mark’s Ark for a unique, interactive, hands-on experience of the natural world.

Rae will be exhibiting her drawings of insects and nature, she will be selling posters, prints, greeting cards and a range of new products featuring her artwork.

Mark will be bringing his beautiful collection of animals for a hands-on wildlife experience. His passion and knowledge of the natural world will both inspire and fascinate you!

June / July 2022

Rae Gray Exhibition

“I live in the Cornish countryside where I spend my summers searching for insects, collecting feathers, sun bleached skulls and interesting looking rocks – I love to share my love of nature through my art.”

April / May 2022

Mollie Silver Exhibition

Oil paintings by Constantine’s centenarian artist. Mollie’s work is rich with colour and texture, she paints every day and draws on her immediate surroundings for inspiration.