SHAF EXHIBITIONS

SHAF brings you several regular exhibitions as well as other one off shows. See below our larger and most popular events, which are fully organised by SHAF to showcase its members work in different locations throughout the year.

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PRESENT MAKER

Present Maker 2025 will take place from Sunday 23rd November to Saturday 29th November.  It will, as in 2024, be held in Kingsbridge Market Hall.

Present Maker 2024 took place in Kingsbridge Market Hall from Sunday 24th November to Saturday 31st November.

Kingsbridge Market Hall on Fore Street is a busy location, with a very high footfall.  The end of November is a perfect time to exhibit and sell to Christmas shoppers.

Twelve SHAF members participated in 2024.

Images from the 2024 Present Maker

 

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SHAF on Tour – Agricultural Shows

SHAF on Tour – One Day Events

Join SHAF at the following upcoming shows:
– Yealmpton Agricultural Show – Wednesday 30th July 2025

ABOUT SHAF ONE DAY EVENTS

SHAF on Tour, One day events are collaboratively displays of SHAF member work at local shows, primarily agricultural or local festivals.

SHAF plans to have a 6 metre square trade stand at each show, and will use our 6X3 metre marquee fitted with tables and hanging space to display both 2D and 3D work.
This is a great opportunity for new or established artists to promote their work in a relaxed environment.
This presents a fantastic opportunity for both new and established artists to exhibit their work in a laid-back setting. Participants will be involved in setting up the marquee and a stewarding schedule will be established for the day.

In 2024, the SHAF marquee allowed members to showcase their work alongside other artists.

A selection process will choose between 6 to 10 artists based on space requirements and interest. Local shows are ideal for introducing various artists’ work, attracting new members, and promoting upcoming shows and exhibitions.

These events help elevate SHAF’s visibility to a broader audience, benefiting all involved, including participating artists. SHAF has acquired its own marquee and display units to provide a professional gallery ambiance.

Are you interested in joining SHAF to promote members and the organisation in a relaxed, social environment?

Email the Events team at Events@SHAF.org.uk to learn more.

           

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CREATIVE PASSIONS

UPCOMING CREATIVE PASSIONS ART EXHIBITION

Featuring paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, textiles and more by 24 artists from the South Hams Arts Forum

Open daily 10-4
2nd to 14th August 2026
Thurlestone Parish Hall TQ7 3LY

An open evening will take place on 2nd August 6-8pm, open to all public.

Come and see us!

PAST EXHIBITIONS

Creative Passions 2025 took place at Thurlestone Parish Hall  (TQ7 3LY, shown below) between the 10th and 17th August.
Creative Passions 2024 had 14 Artists taking a fantastic mix of 2D and 3D works representing a wide range of disciplines within the membership.

 

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ARTS TRAIL

And don’t forget our flagship event – THE ARTS TRAIL 2026

Applications for this event are now closed, and we are delighted to have 50 artists participating in 31 different venues.

This year it takes place between 10th – 25th October 2026

2025 saw 61 amazing members taking. Applications are currently closed but keep an eye out for the new brochure and updates on the link below.

The Arts Trail takes place during the last two weeks of October showcasing a selection of our talented members.  Displaying artist works across venues throughout the South Hams.

All information about the event’s participants, venues and opening times can be found on our Arts Trail page.

Printed brochures can also be found at venues where our artists exhibit, they can also be found in some Hotels, Restaurants, Shops and Information Centres in the area. A digital version of the brochure will also be published on website page.

More information