Black Swan Arts

Black Swan Arts Black Swan Arts is a community venue for contemporary arts & crafts. Frome's art centre provides an enriching and challenging arts programme for everyone.
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Black Swan Arts is in the heart of the renowned creative market town of Frome in Somerset. Our vibrant and varied programme features contemporary and innovative art and crafts. We are a popular arts venue for the creatives of Frome and beyond. Black Swan Arts has a courtyard cafe, shop, studio workshops, three exhibition spaces and studios/offices within the main building. It's a friendly place to

meet, run almost entirely by volunteers working together and we encourage everyone to support Frome's Art Centre in whatever way they can!

Just over two weeks left to enter the Black Swan Arts Open 2026.A reminder that entries close on 1st June.Apply now: bla...
14/05/2026

Just over two weeks left to enter the Black Swan Arts Open 2026.

A reminder that entries close on 1st June.

Apply now: blackswanarts.org.uk

Artist TalkJane Sheppard31 May 2026 / 4pmThe Long GalleryAs part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, we are delighted ...
13/05/2026

Artist Talk
Jane Sheppard
31 May 2026 / 4pm
The Long Gallery

As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, we are delighted to present a series of 5, one-off special talks featuring artists with a close association with Black Swan Arts.

The first talk, on Sunday, May 31st at 4:00 p.m. will feature Jane Sheppard, a celebrated and widely-collected ceramicist.

Tickets cost £10 and are available online via the Black Swan Arts website and from our shop on Bridge Street, Frome.

Jane’s talk will take place in the Long Gallery, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available.

Numbers are limited, so book early.

Book here: https://shop.blackswanarts.org.uk/products/jane-shepard-artist-talk

The upcoming exhibition in The Long Gallery is PARTNERS IN ART: Frome Art Society.Black Swan Arts has partnered with co...
12/05/2026

The upcoming exhibition in The Long Gallery is PARTNERS IN ART: Frome Art Society.

Black Swan Arts has partnered with continuously since 1986.

The Long Gallery is ready & waiting for members to deliver their artwork & for the curators to create another exciting & diverse exhibition.

Come view the exhibition, meet the artists & find out more about Frome Art Society at the Preview this Friday 15 May 6 - 8 pm





ONE LAST DAY of THINK XL - TODAY!THE LONG GALLERY will be open from 10am.Join us for the CLOSING HOUR from 3-4pm.To CELE...
10/05/2026

ONE LAST DAY of THINK XL - TODAY!

THE LONG GALLERY will be open from 10am.

Join us for the CLOSING HOUR from 3-4pm.

To CELEBRATE a successful 40th anniversary exhibition.

To THANK 40+ artists for their generous support.

To THANK our faithful stewards who enable each exhibition to be viewed 7 days a week.

ONE LAST DAY to …

SUPPORT Black Swan Arts

BECOME an OWNER of one of the donated ARTWORKS

PRICED at £40 | £140 | £400

BID to BUY one of the HIGH VALUE ARTWORKS by

marlow.sculptor



AND WATCH OUT FOR MORE XL LATER IN 2026

WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED! Vote for us in the Muddy Stiletto Awards! It’s our 40th year and we’ve been providing free exhibit...
09/05/2026

WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED!

Vote for us in the Muddy Stiletto Awards!

It’s our 40th year and we’ve been providing free exhibitions, studio spaces and a place for community for all that time.
Show us some love and vote for us today. ❤️🗳️

The link to vote is in our bio - we’re under best Arts, Culture and Theatre.

And finally, we’re delighted to introduce our fifth judge: .a.martin.Molly Martin is an English artist based in London. ...
07/05/2026

And finally, we’re delighted to introduce our fifth judge: .a.martin.

Molly Martin is an English artist based in London. Born in Somerset in 1991, she attended ‘The Meadow School’, Steiner School in Bruton for her primary education. Here, she developed a deep understanding for creative hand work, and developed a particular affinity to drawing and painting from a young age. She studied Illustration for her BA at Falmouth University College of Arts (2012-2014) and completed her Masters in Fine Art at City and Guilds London Art College in 2024.

Join us in The Long Gallery for the CLOSING HOUR to celebrate the success of THINK XL on Sunday 10 May 3 - 4 pmNature’s ...
05/05/2026

Join us in The Long Gallery for the CLOSING HOUR to celebrate the success of THINK XL on Sunday 10 May 3 - 4 pm

Nature’s finest - donated to THINK XL, our 40th anniversary major fundraising exhibition by artists Paul Newman and Keith Wisbey.
Newman has long been inspired by the ancient landscape and stories of Wessex, alongside a fascination with the natural world.
Wisbey’s portfolio ranges from black and white portraiture to demonstrating his passion for photographing British wild birds in their natural habitats.

| Haytor, gasping | Graphite on Bristol board | Framed | 43 x 39 cm
Keith Wisbey | Wild short-eared owl photographed on Orkney | Giclee fine art print on h**p | Framed | 58 x 48 cm

Both artworks can be viewed over the final few days of the exhibition.

Daily 10am - 4pm





Introducing our fourth judge: Dea Vanagan.Dea Vanagan is Senior Director of Hauser & Wirth Somerset, a world-class galle...
05/05/2026

Introducing our fourth judge: Dea Vanagan.

Dea Vanagan is Senior Director of Hauser & Wirth Somerset, a world-class gallery and multi-purpose arts centre, providing a unique destination for experiencing art, architecture, and the rural landscape of Somerset. Dea was the Founding Artistic Director of the Bomb Factory Art Foundation, where she is now a Trustee. She is a trustee of Spike Island, a member of AWITA and an alumna of the Clore Leadership Programme.

As THINK XL shows over its penultimate weekend there’s time to view & buy donated artwork & help share the fundraising b...
02/05/2026

As THINK XL shows over its penultimate weekend there’s time to view & buy donated artwork & help share the fundraising beyond Black Swan Arts …

These 4 artists each donated to THINK XL. As their donations are sold the funds will be shared with a charity of their choice:

Phaedra Politis, glass artist chose Withywood - Diverse Minds, Gardening for Change
Bruce Munro, light artist & creator of large scale immersive installations chose Dorothy House Hospice Care
Stoney Parsons, painter chose The Good Heart .good.heart.frome
Annette Gabbedey, designer goldsmith chose REACH - support for young people with upper limb difference

Misty by Phaedra Politis - Photograph fused within glass, framed 30 x 30 cm
Light Field by Bruce Munro - Signed limited edition 40/250 book with signed Uluru artwork in presentation case
On the Downs by Stoney Parsons - Painting, acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60 cm
Arum Lily by Annette Gabbedey - Solid silver necklace & chain in presentation case SOLD



Deadline extended to 1st June. 🗓️ Still time to apply: blackswanarts.org.uk
01/05/2026

Deadline extended to 1st June. 🗓️
Still time to apply: blackswanarts.org.uk

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2 Bridge Street
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+441373473980

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https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/blackswanarts

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