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.

03/06/2026

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

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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

Step into the world of wild flavours and foraged sweetness 🌿🍓The Journey to Wild and Sweet📍 Newlyn Art Gallery📅 SAT 13 J...
29/05/2026

Step into the world of wild flavours and foraged sweetness 🌿🍓

The Journey to Wild and Sweet
📍 Newlyn Art Gallery
📅 SAT 13 JUN
14:00 - 16:00

Join award-winning author and foraging guide Rachel Lambert for The Journey to Wild and Sweet at Newlyn Art Gallery — an inspiring afternoon of storytelling, seasonal ingredients, tasters from the book, and a guided foraging walk along the Cornish coast.

We’re delighted to stock Rachel's Wild & Sweet in the Gallery Shop, so you can continue your sweet and wild adventure at home!

🎟 Book your place via the link in comments below

🌍 We’re proud to share that Gallery Climate Coalition has recognised Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange as a 2025–26 Acti...
28/05/2026

🌍 We’re proud to share that Gallery Climate Coalition has recognised Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange as a 2025–26 Active Member!

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental impact such as measuring emissions, developing a decarbonisation plan and to empowering our Green Team to drive meaningful action.

As part of the GCC community, we’re joining fellow arts organisations worldwide working towards a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and promoting zero-waste practices across the visual arts sector.

It's an ongoing journey, and we’re committed to learning, improving, and taking positive action every step of the way.

Read more about our sustainability work and GCC membership via the link below.



🙌 We’d like to extend a huge thank you to our fantastic technicians, who have worked incredibly hard over the last two w...
26/05/2026

🙌 We’d like to extend a huge thank you to our fantastic technicians, who have worked incredibly hard over the last two weeks to bring our new Summer Shows together:

✨ Nick Brierley
✨ Neil Robson
✨ Alex Smith
✨ Seamus Gough
✨ Dan Gaze
✨ Molly Budd
✨ Paul Ager

🎉 We’re delighted to announce that ZED LOVE by Libita Sibungu at The Exchange and Mothering by Caroline Walker at Newlyn Art Gallery are now OPEN! 🖼️🌞

🕔 You’ll also be happy to know we’re now open a little later for the summer months — until 17:00, Tuesday–Saturday.

📅 Seven-day opening will commence in July — keep an eye out for updates 👀

EXCITING HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITY ☕️🍽️ AT THE EXCHANGE, PENZANCE➡️ An exciting opportunity to run a welcoming café space ...
25/05/2026

EXCITING HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITY ☕️🍽️ AT THE EXCHANGE, PENZANCE

➡️ An exciting opportunity to run a welcoming café space at The Exchange, Penzance 🍽️

For full description and application tap link in comments 👇🏽💫

We’re looking for someone with hospitality experience and a fresh vision to take over a fully equipped, family-friendly café with strong community footfall. Ideal for an independent food business or sole trader ready for their next venture!

Behind the scenes at Newlyn Art Gallery today, as artist Caroline Walker and the team install Walker’s exhibition, Mothe...
20/05/2026

Behind the scenes at Newlyn Art Gallery today, as artist Caroline Walker and the team install Walker’s exhibition, Mothering 🖼️

It’s been especially exciting to hang three new works- Playing Dolls, Nap Time and Suncream On, which have been added to this touring exhibition and are on show for the first time at Newlyn Art Gallery!

🎉We hope you’ll join us for the first views during a special opening event this Friday. (See pinned posts for times and locations)

You are also invited to an in-person event with Caroline the next day👇

🗓️Sat 23 May
🕑14.00 (Free with admission but booking essential)

Join us at 📍The Exchange for a screening of Women’s Work, a BBC Scotland documentary directed by Nicola Black, which follows Caroline Walker over four years as she creates many of the works featured in Mothering.
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The screening will be followed by an In Conversation with Caroline Walker, Programme Curator Rebecca English, and Programme Producer Bettina Wenzel, before opening to a Q&A with audience questions.

🎟️Free with gallery admission
Capacity is limited, so advance booking is essential.- link in comments . 👇

Excitement is building across the team as we prepare for our summer exhibition programme.Our fantastic exhibition techni...
18/05/2026

Excitement is building across the team as we prepare for our summer exhibition programme.

Our fantastic exhibition technicians have been hard at work installing Libita Sibungu’s ZED LOVE at The Exchange.

Without giving too much away, here’s a little glimpse of what’s been happening behind the scenes this week…



Take a browse across on our socials for all the reminders for the opening night happening this FRI 22 MAY. We look forward to those who can make it for a special celebratory night with food and DJ’s and more events the next day. Spend the next day diving deeper into the exhibitions with both exhibiting artists and . Details below:

SAT 23 MAY:
🚶‍♀️ Join Libita for an informal walk-through of her exhibition at📍 The Exchange
🕙 10:00🎟️ Free with admission – no booking needed

🎬 Screening of Women’s Work (BBC Scotland documentary) Following Caroline Walker over four years. 💬 Followed by Q&A with Caroline Walker and gallery curators Rebecca English & Bettina Wenzel. Audience questions welcome!
📍 The Exchange🕚 11:00 – 13:00
🎟️ Free with admission but limited capacity – booking essential link in bio 🎟️

EARLY SUMMER EVENTS AT THE GALLERIES 🌞There’s much to look forward to over the coming weeks — workshops, artist talks, f...
17/05/2026

EARLY SUMMER EVENTS AT THE GALLERIES 🌞

There’s much to look forward to over the coming weeks — workshops, artist talks, film screenings, walks and special events. Pop these dates in your diary ✍️

🎨 PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
Thursdays in May | 10.30–12.30
A four-week series of printmaking workshops with in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Booking essential – link in bio.

🚶WALK & TALK: LIBITA SIBUNGU
Sat 23 May | 11.00
Join artist and Gallery Director James Green at The Exchange for an informal exhibition walkthrough.
Free with admission, no booking required.

🎬 CAROLINE WALKER: WOMEN’S WORK
Film Screening, In Conversation & Q&A
Sat 23 May | 14.00–16.00
Join artist on the opening weekend of Mothering for a screening, conversation and audience Q&A.
Free with admission, booking essential.

🌿 THE JOURNEY TO WILD & SWEET
Sat 13 Jun | 14.00–16.00
An intimate afternoon with award-winning author and foraging guide celebrating her new book Wild & Sweet.
Booking essential – link in bio.

👣 NEWLYN WALKING TOURS 2026
Sat 20 Jun | 09.30–13.00
Discover the hidden stories of Newlyn on this relaxed guided walk with James Green and Kathy Hill. Optional exhibition tour included.
Booking essential – link in bio.

🎨 ART CLUBS: LITTLE ARTISTS & MINI ARTISTS
Summer Term | 3 Jun–15 Jul
Mini Artists (6–18 months)
Little Artists (18 months–4 years)
Weekly creative, colourful and messy sessions designed to inspire exploration and creativity.
Enquiries to [email protected] or call Annie 07891 862670
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Spaces are limited for many of these events, so book early via the links in our bio.

15/05/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🔥🙌

We’re approaching an exciting time across both galleries and can’t wait to celebrate the opening night of our summer exhibitions with you!

Join us at the launch of

✨Caroline Walker: Mothering at Newlyn Art Gallery
✨Libita Sibungu: ZED LOVE at The Exchange
✨Life Forms: Katie Lennon at Newlyn Art Gallery
✨Summer Group Show: featuring Tim Ridley, Bryony Fulton, Melanie Young and Henrietta MacPhee at Newlyn Art Gallery.

There’s so much to enjoy across both venues, so be sure to plan a night of it by starting at Newlyn Art Gallery for speeches 🎤 and then moving up to the Exchange to finish with food and music🍛.

🗓️FRI 22 MAY
18.00* - 20:00📍Newlyn Art Gallery
19:30- 21:30📍The Exchange

📍 AT NEWLYN ART GALLERY
🕕 *18:00 – First view & welcome drink for Art Lovers, Patrons, Supporters & invited guests – please see your email for your invited time! ✉️
🕡 18:30 – Gallery opens to the public + pay bar opens 🍷
🕖 19:00 – Welcome from Gallery Director James Green 🎤plus artist introductions with &
🕗 20:00 – Newlyn Art Gallery close

➡️ make your way up to...

📍 THE EXCHANGE
🕢 19:30 – The Exchange opens 🎉 First look at ZED LOVE by Libita Sibungu
🍛 African Caribbean food from and Summer tunes with . Pay bar available
🕤 21:30 – The Exchange closes

Tag and share, we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

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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