People Make Paignton is a documentary and photography exhibition celebrating the town’s ‘everyday creative spirit’, putting a spotlight on the voices of local artists, entrepreneurs, and community figures.

Lottie Bolster is a visual artist and mental health advocate. She uses a range of media to present human stories which counter stereotypes and challenge ideas about (ill)health.

‘To the Bay ...’ includes work by guest artists and features latest works by contemporary landscape painter Claire Jo Harmer, including ‘en plein air’ and preparatory sketches alongside her paintings inspired by visits to Paignton coastal spots.

The culmination of a co-creative project in Paignton, with local people sharing and gathering stories of everyday heritage. This exhibition of objects, maps and stories includes a ‘Talking Bench’ installation which will take you on an audio journey across Paignton without having to leave your seat!

An exhibition showcasing some of the incredible work made as part of The Great Paignton Paint Out in 2023, a weekend of outdoor art inspired by plein air tradition, that took over the streets and seafront to show off Paignton & inspire artists far & wide!

An exhibition of Paignton seaweed reflected on silk hangings using natural cyanotype photography by artist Anna Goodchild. Shown alongside words and poems inspired by the beach from the Wide Open creative writing group.

FREE

Photographic exhibition by Frankie Mills following a community of Ukrainian women and children who have arrived in Moorhaven, Devon.