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South West Academy Open Exhibition 2024

Tuesday 29th October to

Saturday 9th November 2024

10:30am - 16:30 daily including Sunday 3rd November

Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth EX10 8NG

Over 240 paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs and textiles.

Call for Entries

The selection process for entries into the Open Exhibition 2024 has now been completed, please log into your OESS account from midday on 8th October to see if your work has been selected.

Online Catalogue

The South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts : The South West Academy Annual Open Exhibition 2024 (oess1.uk)


SWAc at Thelma Hulbert Gallery

23 March 2024 to 11 May 2024

An exhibition of work by members of the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts

The exhibition will feature new works by academicians of the South West Academy and include original paintings, sculpture, and limited edition prints.  All of the work will be for sale and a catalogue will accompany the exhibition.

More information at the Thelma Hulbert Website

SWAc at Delamore Arts 2024

1st May - 31st May

Delamore Arts and Sculpture Exhibition takes place annually, every day during May including Bank Holidays.

More information at Delamore Arts Website


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LIGHT IN THE WEST 

A NEW PUBLICATION BY THE SOUTH WEST ACADEMY

When the South West Academy came into being, those who were first involved recognised that its formation gave more than a passing nod to an illustrious legacy bequeathed by the art and artists of the South West who went before…


 If you would like to support the educational work of the Academy please consider a donation


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A View Shared…

The latest article in the A View Shared series comes from Yana Trevail.

Yana is Guest Judge Anthony Frost's Award winner for Reflections 2020. She shares insights into her work and practice…

Read Article


Applying for Membership of the Academy

For guidance on applications please read our guidance notes.


 “The Academy is committed to putting individuals with different cultures, perspectives and experiences at the heart of its artistic community

Click here to read the South West Academy’s full Equality and Diversity statement.


Workshop with David Norman SWAc

Workshop with David Norman SWAc

Friends of the Academy

Support the Academy, and enjoy many benefits including invitations to private views and free access to artist-led talks and workshops.

Two Minutes to Midnight by Rupert W. Brooks SWAc (detail)

Two Minutes to Midnight by Rupert W. Brooks SWAc (detail)

About the Academy

The South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts is a registered charity dedicated to advancing the creation and appreciation of art in the South West of Britain.

Early Blossom by Vin Jelly Hon. SWAc

Early Blossom by Vin Jelly Hon. SWAc

Academy Membership

The Selection Panel normally meets annually in January.