Peirson & Peirson Contemporary Art - The Framing Centre

18/06/2026

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13/06/2026

So yesterday was the day our little dream came alive and it happened !! We are beyond thrilled and thankful to everyone who has been involved on our journey from those first discussions , planning and preparation , and to all you amazing, wonderful artists who have supported and joined us on this “a first “of the Peirson & Peirson Contemporary Art Prize .
We want to take this opportunity to thank our panel of Judges and sponsors who without them there would be no Prize !
judges -



Sponsors -
Flexihose: Hoses, Tools & Fittings - Matt Hearl & Paul Hambly

Dick & Alison
Tom Peirson - Re:test Group
We are excited to see how this annual open call will grow in the future , not just for us but to artists far and wide . Art is what binds us all together , it’s a passion and makes today’s world so much brighter . Here’s to creativity 👏🫶🥂

09/06/2026

Only a few days to go before the opens its doors. I'm really happy to have had this etching "Displacement" selected for the exhibition.
Very many thanks to everyone at the gallery, in particular, Isabell Peirson, for their stalwart support over many years for regional artists, as well national and international ones. We are very lucky to have you!!
Go to the bio to find out more about the Peirson & Peirson gallery and team.
I'm really looking forward to the PV on Friday and to seeing the display of work by this selection of wonderful artists from across the UK.
PV: Friday 12th June, 4 - 7 pm, 83 Hyde Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4JN

06/06/2026

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So looking forward to seeing my painting 'A Brighter Day' in the Peirson & Peirson Contemporary Art Prize exhibition, Hyde Park, Plymouth, with so many amazing other artists work. The Private View is on Friday 12th June 4-7🥂 it looks like a very exciting show!! 😀

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Patrick Haughton on winning Our Legacy Award - Sponsored by Re:Test Group , Tom Peirson

Song for Greevor 1
Carved relief , acrylic and graphite on board
31 x 46 cm
£1700

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Wai Yi Chung on winning Our Emerging young Artist - The Kinterbury Award which was sponsored by Dick & Alison .

Dream about living in a cable car and going back to school but it was a labyrinth.
Etching , aquatint and dry-point
27.8 x 21.5 cm
£170

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Connor McIntyre on winning Our 2nd Prize - Professor Stephan Strobel Award .

Incident at the Park
Oil glaze on panel
60 x 80 cm
£2100

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Paul White on winning Our 1st Prize - The Triskelion Award which was sponsored by Flexihose: Hoses, Tools & Fittings.

Enid’s Fish Bar
Oil on board
31 x 21cm
£595

04/06/2026

Fab article in Plymouth Voice on our Art Prize 🤩

A new contemporary art prize exhibition featuring artists from across the UK opens in Plymouth this summer, with £2,500 in awards and judging by leading arts figures.

31/01/2026

We are excited to be part of this journey of Plymouth bidding to become UK City of Culture 2029 .
The prestigious competition offers the opportunity to win £10m of funding to help deliver a year-long programme of cultural activity celebrating our city and what makes it so special to the UK.

From community centres, libraries, music venues, playing fields, stadiums, schools, churches, theatres, museums, businesses, universities and cafes, Plymouth 2029 will showcase the creativity across the city and bring more cultural opportunities to residents.

Plymouth City of Culture 2029 will celebrate our proud city shaped by the sea and its dynamic histories. It will include culture in its widest sense from art, heritage, sport, food and community activity. We are inviting everyone to make life an adventure in Plymouth 2029 and join the celebration.