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.
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. Click the following links to see further details of exhibitors.
Present maker – example products
Present Maker – further details
Images from the 2024 Present Maker
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
– Kingsbridge Show – Saturday 6th September 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.
In 2024, the SHAF marque 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.
CREATIVE PASSIONS
Creative Passions 2024 had 14 Artists taking a fantastic mix of 2D and 3D works representing a wide range of disciplines within the membership.
With the following Artists taking part:
2D artists: Lucy Gunning (South Hams landscape painter in acrylics), Becci Hey (abstract impressionism with photographic landscapes), Eleanor King (South Hams landscapes in Watercolour), Aziz Khan (Natural history, Illustration and painting), Andrew Luscombe (South Hams Landscapes in Oils), Gavin Middlewood (Macro-nature inspired by South Hams), Helen Petit (Landscape & Abstract painter),
3D artists: Tor Allen (Digital art, illustration, jewellery, painting), Charlotte Dalrymple-Hay (Silver jewellery), Cally Gooding (Ceramics), Steve Hedley (Wood-turned products), Liz Mingo (Mosaic art), Heather Tetley (Jewellery from recycled silver), Becca White (Textiles and hand-pulled prints).
This Exhibition showcased both emerging and established artists, with a fresh new display to introduce their latest creations.
2025 Creative Passions takes place in August at Thurlestone Parish Hall (TQ7 3LY, shown below) date of event to be confirmed.
ARTS TRAIL
And don’t forget our flagship event – THE ARTS TRAIL 2025! Applications will open on the 1st March.
This year it takes place between 11th – 26th October 2025
2024 saw 50 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.