Artober
Coming to Royal William Yard this October
Artistic talent is being celebrated at Royal William Yard this Autumn during a festival of art. During Artober, a vast variety of events are taking place at one of Plymouth’s award winning cultural destinations, kicking off with the return of Plymouth Art Weekender.
Running from 18th October – 3rd November, Artober will include a free to attend exhibition, featuring locally and nationally renowned artists, some in residence for the duration and others with shorter pop-up shows, creating a constantly evolving exhibit.
From contemporary art and large-scale oil portraits, to landscape photography and interactive installations, Artober will showcase a broad spectrum of styles and array of talent – and invite visitors to get involved. There will be opportunities to watch artists at work, learn or hone skills in workshops, and contribute to exhibits.
Artober begins by welcoming Plymouth Art Weekender back to the city, after a four year hiatus. The relaunch of this contemporary arts festival, which celebrates local talent, will take place between 18th – 20th October across Royal William Yard.
There will also be the chance to get hands on and have a go. A variety of art workshops will take place, a free Art Zone for children will be open over half-term, and Royal William Yard’s iconic cow sculptures will become an interactive art piece that visitors can add to. For those looking to take a piece of Artober home, original art will be available to buy from some exhibitors.
What is taking place:
- Artober Exhibition - New Cooperage Building 18th October - 3rd November - free to attend exhibition, featuring locally and nationally renowned artists, some in residence for the duration and others with shorter pop-up shows, creating a constantly evolving exhibit. Opening times 10am - 4pm every day with a late night opening on 24th and 31st October (10am - 8pm) click here for more details.
- Plymouth Art Weekender (Ocean Studios, New Cooperage and Melville Building) - 18th -20th October, 10am - 4pm click here for more information.
- Pop-up exhibitions for local artists as well as emerging new talent; art workshops for all ages; and a packed programme in art-hub, Real Art Make Print (RAMP) in Ocean Studios
- South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition will be unveiled in Plymouth, after a partnership with GWR that has seen it on display at Paddington station. Visit the New Cooperage building between 18th October - 3rd November (10am - 4pm).
Workshops
Take part in one of the workshops taking place this month as part of Artober.
- 17th October, 7-9pm (New Cooperage) Watercolours: Create your own Landscape. Book here
- 18th October, 1.30pm - 2.30pm (New Cooperage) Meet the Artists and Print Demo - Colossal/Sue Lewry
- 19th October, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm (New Cooperage) Modern Calligraphy 30 minute taster Session with Wild Sea Calligraphy. Guided session to create simple and elegant calligraphy shapes. Book here
- 22nd October, 9:30am -12:30pm (Ocean Studios) Introduction to linocut printing. Learn the basics of linocut printing and create your own unique print. Book here
- 23rd October, 7 - 9pm (New Cooperage) Create Mandalas and Zentangles with artist Jayne Ashenbury. Book here
- 26th October, 10:30am - 1pm(Ocean Studios) PrintKIN Social with CAMP - for people who are interested in or would like to learn more about printmaking. Book here
- 26th and 27th October and 2nd November, 1-2pm (New Cooperage) Colossal Print Interactive Activity, booking required, click here
- 27th October, 10am - 2pm, part of the Artober exhibition in New Cooperage, Children’s Autumn Art and Crafts and pumpkin carving. This is a free half-term activity, book a place here
- 30th October, 7 - 9pm Paint like Picasso session with Jayne Ashenbury. Book here
