“At the top of Chapel Street is Cornwall Contemporary, a dazzling white space opened in 2006 by Sarah Brittain-Mansbridge, its collections are a glorious showcase for Cornish artistic talent” The Independent
“Cornwall Contemporary is a palace of minimalist modernism with frequently changing exhibitions” The Guardian
“This much-loved gallery has a reputation for showcasing high quality works and for spotting talent. Wander to the top of its three floors for marvellous rooftop views of Penzance; you’ll find a mix of established British artists beside promising just-out-of-art-school finds” Maverick
Thank you to everyone who visited our brilliant Jim Moir AKA Vic Reeves exhibition Cogno Yonder. For those who missed it, or just want a second look, we have hung the unsold works in our attic gallery so you can come along and see those. Plus you can view the exhibition oline here and see Jim Moir on ITV news talking about the exhibition here and take the immersive 3d virtual reality tour below.
Our wonderful anniversary show which celebrates 20 years of Cornwall Contemporary is now open. Join us on Tuesday 1st September – our official 20th birthday for bubbly and cake all day. We would love to see you all.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped Cornwall Contemporary celebrate our 20th birthday yesterday! I think Penzance was cleaned out of flowers, I received so many! You were all so kind (special mention to Emma McClure who baked the most delicious cake!) thank you to all our wonderful artists and friends who popped by to help us celebrate, it was lovely remembering all the wonderful moments we’ve shared over the last 20 years. Here is Sophie Carter’s beautiful painting Oceans Song – deeply meditative and peaceful and reminding me of the swim I had after work yesterday with special friends 💙…
I am so grateful to all of the talented artists who have exhibited with me since that first day I tentatively opened the door on 1st September 2006, its been a privilege to work alongside you and I’m still thrilled that I get to show your wonderful work in my gallery. To the CC family – SJ, Tim, Emma and Jess (and Dom – husband/ framer/ expert picture wrapper) you are the best team I could wish for.
The biggest thanks to all our wonderful customers around the world, who have supported us all these years. Whether you’ve bought a treasured piece for your home, waved to us as you’ve walked past, liked and followed us on social media, been to our private views, artist talks, book launches or just popped in for a chat, your enthusiasm and your love for our artists, is so special to us all here at Cornwall Contemporary.
Over the last 20 years we have staged 221 exhibitions, welcomed thousands of visitors, made incredible memories, sent paintings to hundreds of homes and businesses around the world, gone from two floors of gallery space to four floors and every inch of the gallery has witnessed laughter, connection, conversation, creativity and inspiration.
Thank you.
I have bubbly and cake to share with you all day today and really look forward to celebrating with you all! 🌟🥂🎂…
We have had such a busy start to our 20th anniversary exhibition and it’s been a joy to see so many people and to hear all your wonderful feedback about the gallery and our brilliant artists. If you’re looking for something to do on Bank Holiday Monday – we are open! We’d love to see you 10 – 5 and don’t forget to join us all day on Tuesday 1st September for our official 20th birthday when we’ll have cake and bubbly for you all day 🎂🥂…
Jane Askey’s delightfully moody view of St Ives ‘Prussian Blues and Brightly Lit Harbour’ one of a number of new landscapes by Jane in our new 20th Anniversary exhibition. Don’t forget it’s our official 20th birthday on Tuesday 1st September and we will have cake and bubbly to share with you all day. We really look forward to celebrating with you all.…
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