Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange Two Gallery Venues | Offering a wide and varied programme of contemporary art across two venues in West Cornwall.
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The Exchange - Princes Street, Penzance TR18 2NL
Newlyn Art Gallery - New Road, TR18 5PZ With two venues we are able to offer a wide and varied programme showcasing the very best of national and international contemporary art, as well as work by some of the best artists currently working in the region. See http://newlynartgallery.co.uk/exhibitions/ for details of current exhibitions. Well behav

ed dogs are welcome to both venues, but may not be allowed in the exhibition spaces during certain shows.

JOIN US FOR A FREE EVENT: LIVE PODCAST RECORDING OF EMPIRE LINESJoin producer, curator, writer and researcher Jelena Sof...
16/06/2026

JOIN US FOR A FREE EVENT: LIVE PODCAST RECORDING OF EMPIRE LINES

Join producer, curator, writer and researcher Jelena Sofronijevic in conversation with exhibiting artist Libita Sibungu for a live recording of a new episode of the EMPIRE LINES podcast🎧 .

Together, they will explore the unexpected and often reciprocal flows of empire through art, inspired by the powerful solo exhibition ZED LOVE.

📅 Friday 11 July 2026
⏰ 16:00 – 19:00
📍 The Exchange

Schedule:
16:00 – 16:45 – Explore ZED LOVE, Libita Sibungu’s solo exhibition at The Exchange
17:00 – Live EMPIRE LINES podcast recording in The Engine Room

✨ Free to attend and everyone is welcome, but booking is essential. Secure your place via the link in comments below.👇



Explore the full Empire Lines Podcasts at https://jelsofron.com/empire-lines/

Images:
1/ Jelena Sofronijevic
2/ Libita Sibungu, we were here all along, Carn Euny (detail)

We have lots to look forward to over the coming weeks — from outdoor workshops and talks to book signings, walks and spe...
14/06/2026

We have lots to look forward to over the coming weeks — from outdoor workshops and talks to book signings, walks and special events. Here are some dates for your diary ✍️

🎨 AFTER SESSION with Hettie Judah
Wed 17 Jun | 10.30–12.30
◻️Join us for an informal daytime event centred around art, conversation and community with Hettie Judah and participating local artists. The event will also include a book signing with Hettie.
Booking essential head to link in comments.

👣 Newlyn Walking Tours 2026
Sat 20 Jun | 9.30–13.00
◻️ Discover the hidden stories of Newlyn on this relaxed guided walk with James Green and Kathy Hill. An optional exhibition tour is included.
Booking essential head to link in comments.

☀️FAMILY CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP
Sat 20 Jun | 14:00 - 15:00
◻️Join exhibiting artist Libita Sibungu on the beach for a family cyanotype workshop. FULLY BOOKED. If you cannot make this event please cancel to free up your space for someone else.

🎉GEDDON PZ PRINT RELEASE PARTY
Sat 20 Jun | 15.00 - 19.00
Newlyn Art Gallery & Newlyn Green
◻️Join us for a free summer celebration organised by GeddonPz in collaboration with FIKA, Rising Embers Sauna and A Chef Called Chops.
Explore our exhibitions free of charge, hear artist Tim Ridley talk about his Picture Room exhibition, enjoy food from the grill, drinks from FIKA, free family art activities from Nice Moon Events, a family sauna session from Rising Embers, and a summer festival soundtrack from Faye Dobinson on the decks!

🎨 Join us for an intimate daytime gathering of art, conversation and community — and babies are very welcome 👶💛‘AFTER SE...
12/06/2026

🎨 Join us for an intimate daytime gathering of art, conversation and community — and babies are very welcome 👶💛

‘AFTER SESSION’ WITH HETTIE JUDAH
17 Jun 2026
10.30 - 12.30
The Engine Room, The Exchange, Penzance.

The event begins with short presentations from local artists Alice Kilpatrick, KiNSHIP Creatives (Rosanna Elliott & Emily Alden) and Chloe Bonfield, followed by an open conversation with Hettie Judah exploring the art world, creative practice and navigating a life in art.

Bring your questions and stay afterwards for refreshments, further conversation and book signing! ☕

💬
Hettie will be selling and signing copies of her new book, How to Enter the Art World… After — a myth-busting guide for artists whose lives are complicated and human 📚✍️

Spaces are filling up!
Book yours today to avoid disappointment.
🎟 Tickets: £10 (£5 concessions)
Book now via the link in bio.

Photos:
2/ Hettie Judah by Camilla Emson
3/ Hettie Judah by Jessa Fairbrother
4/ KinSHIP Creatives co-founders Rosanna Elliott & Emily Alden
5/ Alice Kilpatrick - by Ben Weller
6/ Chloe Bonfield

11/06/2026

🎬✨ Here’s a first look at our recent film documenting the journey to ZED LOVE — a chance to step behind the scenes and discover the thoughts, themes and creative processes that have shaped this powerful exhibition.

🌿 Artist Libita Sibungu introduces ZED LOVE, her immersive exhibition exploring memory, landscape and layered histories through sound, drawing and experimental photography. In this short film, she reflects on the ideas, materials and processes behind the work.

📍 ZED LOVE is showing at The Exchange, Penzance until 31 OCT 2026.

🎥 Explore the world of ZED LOVE. Link in comments to watch the full film.

Join us in Newlyn on Saturday 20th June for our Geddon PZ Print Release Party 💥This event is a BIG collaboration between...
10/06/2026

Join us in Newlyn on Saturday 20th June for our Geddon PZ Print Release Party 💥

This event is a BIG collaboration between , , , & ✨

Newlyn Art Gallery are kindly opening free of charge from 3pm, offering the chance to experience their major summer exhibition, ’s 'Mothering', alongside ’s 'Life Forms in The Studio', the Summer Group Show in The Picture Room, featuring .studio, , and . Tim will also be at the gallery from 3pm-4pm to talk about his work and answer questions 🖼️

Fika will be serving up slushie cocktails, beer, wine and spirits 🍸🍹🍺

Rising Embers are hosting a family friendly sauna session ❤️

Nice Moon Events are bringing a children's entertainment from 4pm ✨

Danny Garland will be cooking over coals - menu TBA 🔥

And Faye Love will be playing 5-7pm to create some festival feels 🎶

07/06/2026

🚶‍♂️✨ Earlier this year, we took to the streets of Newlyn to create a refreshed version of our popular Walking Tours.

📅 Our first tour sets off on 20 June, the opening day of Golowan Festival—the perfect way to begin this historic celebration of one of West Cornwall’s most fascinating communities.

🌊 Join us for an insider’s look at the places, people and stories that have shaped this remarkable fishing port and creative hub. Book below

During the tour, you’ll:

📖 Discover Newlyn’s rich and layered history, from the dramatic Newlyn Riots to the century-long tidal records that continue to inform climate research today
🏘️ Learn about the Rosebud and Newlyn’s slum clearances
💧 Explore remnants of the village’s early drinking water supply
🏭 See the historic Copperworks
🎨 Hear about the artists who helped put Newlyn on the cultural map

☕🍰 The tour concludes back at the gallery with coffee and cake in the Garden Café. Guests are also welcome to stay for a short guided introduction to the current exhibition with Gallery Director James Green (approximately 20–30 minutes).

🎟️ To book your place, head to the link in the comments

Step into a vibrant celebration of contemporary art in our Summer Group Show, featuring the works of Tim Ridley, Bryony ...
04/06/2026

Step into a vibrant celebration of contemporary art in our Summer Group Show, featuring the works of Tim Ridley, Bryony Fulton, Melanie Young and Henrietta MacPhee 🖼️

From poetic assemblages and hand-painted abstractions to richly layered paintings and beautifully crafted ceramic miniatures, this exhibition explores memory, material and the everyday moments that shape our lives.

Summer Group Show
📍 The Picture Room, Newlyn Art Gallery
📅 now until 4 JUL

All works are available to purchase, and selected pieces can be bought through our online shop.



We are very lucky that Tim Ridley will be joining us to talk about his work in the Picture Room from 15.00 - 16.00 20 JUN as we keep our gallery doors open for a FREE early evening opening with . More details to come! No booking required - pop it in your diary 💫

04/06/2026

Introducing ‘Life Forms’ by Katie Lennon ✨

A collection of small works celebrating the microscopic miracle of existence 💫

“I’ve always been fascinated by old scientific diagrams of cells. How the complex, microscopic makeup of all life forms are reduced to simple, two-dimensional illustrated shapes, embellished with dots and lines, forming pleasing repeat patterns and sequences.

“This fascination became particularly relevant following a successful stem cell transplant in 2022 to treat stage 4 blood cancer.”

Through a series of small abstract paintings Katie has visualised how her own body has received and accepted the cells that were donated, using colour and pattern to imagine the different qualities and attributes of the new donor DNA mingling with her own.

“This exhibition is a celebration of the cell, in all its visual and scientific wonder.” — Katie Lennon.

Own a piece of Life Forms - available via our online shop🛍️

Katie Lennon: Life Forms
🗓️15 MAY – 4 JUL
📍The Studio, Newlyn Art Gallery

InstallationArt

03/06/2026

Behind every exhibition, welcome desk conversation, and gallery experience is an incredible team of volunteers who make it all possible.✨

Happy 💛

From a 21-year-old art student 🎨 to an 81-year-old former Senior Civil Servant, our volunteers bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm to the gallery.

Did you know that around 100 volunteers support us in a variety of ways:
That's approximately 40 active volunteers generously giving around 4 hours of their time each week plus 60 dedicated gallery invigilators🖼️.

Our volunteers help keep our galleries running, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours with our curators and artists 👀, and are always among the first to see our new exhibitions ✨.

Our volunteers have built a community of their own, with a book club 📚, film club 🎬, and regular outings – most recently visiting the Beryl Cook exhibition in Plymouth.

This Volunteer Week, we're celebrating every one of them and the time, care, and passion they bring. THANK YOU!

AN 'AFTER SESSION’ WITH HETTIE JUDAH📅 WED 17 June, 10.30–12.30📍 The Engine Room, The Exchange, Penzance🎟 £10 (£5 concess...
31/05/2026

AN 'AFTER SESSION’ WITH HETTIE JUDAH
📅 WED 17 June, 10.30–12.30
📍 The Engine Room, The Exchange, Penzance
🎟 £10 (£5 concessions)

Join us at The Exchange for an intimate morning of art, conversation and community with ✨

As part of our programme of events around Caroline Walker: Mothering, this special 'After Session' invites artists, creatives, parents, and anyone curious about navigating a creative life to come together in an open and welcoming space.

✨ Baby-friendly event✨

The session begins with presentations from local artists before Hettie Judah — writer, curator and author of How to Enter the Art World …After — leads an informal, hour-long conversation shaped by your questions. Bring whatever is on your mind!

Afterwards, there will be refreshments, conversation, and a book signing.✍🏽

Whether you're returning to creativity, balancing art with family life, or simply looking for connection and inspiration, we'd love to see you there.

Book now via the link below

Address

New Road, Newlyn & Princes Street
Penzance
TR185PZ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

01736 363715

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