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Scilly’s cultural offer is rich and varied, reflecting its long and proud history. From shipwrecks to treasure and from burial chambers to deserted villages, the history of Scilly is utterly compelling – especially as it mingles so tantalisingly with modern-day life on the islands. Scilly’s cultural heritage naturally revolves around the sea and the traditional pastimes of farming, fishing and pilot gig rowing – all of which prosper on the islands to this day - something that Scillonian families are proud of. Touring acts and artists also make welcome pilgrimages to Scilly, including Scilly’s own folk, art and music festivals. All of this, along with contemporary island life, provides inspiration and raw material for artists and creative people of all kinds.

The islands have a vibrant creative and artistic community that belie their small size. In fact, the Isles of Scilly have been a source of inspiration for generations so it’s no surprise that they continue to attract artists, musicians and writers due to their peaceful, magical and almost other worldly qualities. From exquisite silver jewellery to stunning fine art collections, from fired earthenware and stained glass to lino-cut prints and silk scarves, creativity abounds on every island, inspired by the natural surroundings. Resident and visiting artists paint in beach studios, landscape photographers capture changing moods, beachcombers make jewellery, musicians create Scilly soundscapes and writers weave island stories.

Many of Scilly’s cultural activities are delivered through Creative Islands, an Islands’ Partnership initiative which started life in 2017 as one of around 30 national projects funded by Arts Council England, all aimed at creating links between culture and tourism. Here on Scilly our aim is to encourage both residents and visitors to experience the amazing arts and culture on offer. Through Creative Islands we are developing new and imaginative ways of celebrating and sharing Scilly’s culture, working with local and visiting artists, makers, musicians, writers and more.

Oriel's Window

Scilly celebrates its newest piece of public art, a new glass work by Oriel Hicks, inspired in part by Scilly's collection of marine, maritime and environmental artefacts. Located on the Strand, in the heart of Hugh Town.
Walking Stories

Five acclaimed authors have used their love and knowledge of Scilly to write a short story, one for each of the inhabited islands. Listen here...
Arts guide

Launched in 2019, this sixty-page publication is available free of charge to visitors providing a pocket guide to the wealth of creative activity on the islands. Pick up a copy at the Tourist Information Centre and other outlets to appreciate the numerous studios.
Young Curators

The project has provided a refreshing approach to the curriculum and results have been collated into a magazine aimed at visiting families.

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Tamarisk Gallery

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Hugh Street, Hugh Town, St. Mary's, TR21 0LL

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01720 422334

gallery@tamariskscilly.co.uk

Isles of Scilly

Tamarisk is a new gallery in the centre of Hugh Town showcasing artwork by local painters and craftspeople as well as arts and crafts from further afield. Artists include Imogen Bone, C N Smith, Sue Lewington and Oriel…

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Twisted Bobbins

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Island Hall, The Meadow, St. Agnes, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR22 0PL

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07557998922

twistedbobbins.stagnes@gmail.com

St. Agnes

Handweaving and spinning. Passionate about natural fibres. .

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Glandore Gallery

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Porthloo, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NE

Telephone
01720 422535

office@glandorescilly.info

Isles of Scilly

Located within their home at Porthloo, Glandore Gallery is a small, friendly, beachside gallery run by local artist, Stephen Morris, and his wife, Lois. Stephen paints exclusively ‘en plein air’ in watercolour and, more…

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Porthloo Studios

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Porthloo, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NF

Telephone
01720 422813

petermacdonaldsmith@gmail.com

Isles of Scilly

Porthloo Studios / Workshops are a group of friendly artists and craftspeople based in a converted barn on the coastal footpath 10 minutes walk from the outskirts of Hugh Town - signposted from Porthmellon.

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Gallery Tresco

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New Grimsby, Tresco, Isles of Scilly

Telephone
01720 424925

gallery@tresco.co.uk

Tresco

Nestled on the shoreline of New Grimsby harbour, this converted pilot gig shed now hosts art by some of Cornwall's most established artists, as well as a selection of unique giftware inspired by the islands.
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Lou Simmonds Pottery

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Lou Simmonds Pottery, Island Hall, The Meadow, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, TR22 0PL

Telephone
07501 441 455

loustagnes@gmail.com

St. Agnes

My tiny studio is nestled down on one of the old, minuscule flower pieces - a pebble's throw from the white sands of Periglis beach. I design and make all my pots in this idyllic location.

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Fay Page Open Studio

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Lower Town, St. Martin's, Isles Of Scilly, TR25 0QW

Telephone
01720 423017

fay@faypage.co.uk

St. Martin’s

We make jewellery that is worn across Scilly, the UK and beyond

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