Plymouth Art Weekender: Stonehouse
Plymouth Art Weekender is a celebration of Plymouth’s rich and diverse creative community, and this year’s theme—Do it yourself, help each other out—captures the collaborative spirit that flourishes among artists in the city and beyond.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll discover a vibrant mix of visual art, hands-on workshops, and exciting events, bringing creativity to every corner of Plymouth. The Weekender showcases Plymouth’s homegrown talent while welcoming artists from across the UK to share their work.
From emerging creatives to established names, the program offers something for everyone, whether you’re an art enthusiast, a creator, or simply curious. Expect to experience art in unexpected spaces — from galleries and pop-ups to outdoor installations and community venues — each contributing to the unique atmosphere of the event. Here are the events happening in the Stonehouse area of the city.
After the Riots | As part of the New Contemporaries public programme, Radical Ecology are bringing people together at KARST – including migrant support workers, youth workers and contemporary artists – to discuss the far-right anti-immigrant riots that took place in Plymouth (and elsewhere) in August, exploring what role art has in relation to these events.
Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2024 | At The Mirror Gallery. An annual survey exhibition of emerging and early career artists from UK art schools and learning programmes.
Museum of Roadside Magic | At KARST: Travelling archive, documenting the use of magical practice, folk custom and plant knowledge, in vehicular maintenance, repair and journey making
Love Community Banner at Cafe Momus, 14-17 Manor St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 1TL| A display of the touring Love Community banner which that has so far been thoroughly enjoyed by the local groups such as Horticultural Therapy Trust, Wonderzoo and Plym make & stitch.
Dartmoor Collective Autumn Exhibition | Manor Street Galleries, 14-17 Manor St, Stonehouse, PL1 1TL
One of the biggest and most eclectic exhibitions of contemporary Dartmoor-inspired art of the year. 25 artists, 80 artworks, showcasing a diverse range of styles and media from painting to printmaking, photography and drawing. Check website for details of workshops, artist talks and Q&As. Free entry, café and bar.
After Modigliani | A display of 30+ Modigliani Paintings. Some paintings are life size copies and some are in the style go Modigliani.
Plymouth Skies and Other Wonders | The Coach House, 48 Cremyll Street, PL1 3RA
An open studio exhibition of paintings of the Plymouth sky
Anything You Can Think Of / Everything You Can Imagine | At Plymouth Scrapstore. A new artwork by LOW PROFILE made in partnership with Plymouth Scrapstore and Big Ups.
Moving Waters & Alright Mate | Downstairs at Leadworks, 170 Rendle St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 1TP.
In partnership with the men’s mental health charity Alright Mate, we will be screening a unique selection of films from our recent call out that in some way speak of or hint at our relationship with ourselves, through the medium of water.
Do What You Love | “Do What You Love” is the title of this selection of work from members of the Plymouth Arts Club. The title reflects the passion these members have for creating art at the club, in the studio and en plein air and is publicly shared in this display. The Plymouth Arts Club, Leadworks, 170 Rendle Street, Stonehouse, PL1 1TP
The Liminal Lady | Join singer-songwriter Kate Ferguson as she introduces a character, ‘The Liminal Lady’ exploring how music and imagination can heal. Leadworks, 170 Rendle Street, Stonehouse, PL1 1TP.
Comic Workshop with Kitty McEwan | The Plot, 80-84 Union Street, PL1 3EZ.
Want to create your own comic? Come down to The Plot on Union Street and join a drop-in workshop with comic and webtoon artist Kitty McEwan, creator of The Stonehouse Detectives and Gurt Noodles. Saturday 19th October, between 12-4pm.
No sew hair accessories making | Making hair accessories out of beautiful African fabrics. The Plot, 80-84 Union Street, PL1 3EZ
Saturday Art & Craft Crew | Saturday Art & Craft Workshop with Anna & Lou. Nudge Community Builders. The Plot 80 - 84 Union Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3EZ
Plymake & Stitch | Arts and Crafts weekly Sunday session – Arts weekender special. Union Corner 96 Union St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3EZ.