Mousehole is steeped in history and has been attracting artists since 1283. Check out below a small sample of points of interest that we think are worthwhile places to visit whilst staying in Mousehole.
The Joel Gallery
The Joel Gallery features over a dozen artists, most are local and some are from far away.
Apart from the work of the Joel Family (paintings by Judy and Tim, textiles by Beth and photography by Paul), there is also the opportunity to book a painting lesson for any age group with Tim, or pottery with Alice who has her studio in one part of the gallery.
Also in the gallery, apart from a wide variety of original paintings in many different styles and media, there are original prints, reproductions and cards available to buy.
Tyler Gallery
The Tyler Art Gallery specialises in art by modern and contemporary artists and is one of the leading contemporary art galleries in Cornwall. The gallery features a wide range of up-and-coming and established Cornish artists.
Details
12 Brook Street, TR19 6RD
01736 731109
The Mowzer Gallery
The Mowzer Gallery specialises in original works by Cornish painter, Josh Sim.
Newlyn School of Art
The Newlyn art colony dates back to the early 1800s but the current Newlyn School of Art opened its doors for the first time in September 2011 and is a dynamic, innovative art school situated in the heart of the famous artistic colony of Newlyn in Cornwall.
The School provides a wide range of high-quality and exciting short art courses, online short courses and year-long courses; all taught by over thirty of the most respected artists working in Cornwall today.
Many of the short courses take place on the dramatic Cornish coastline ‘en plein air’ within a short drive from the art school in the school minibus.
Details
The Old Board School, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Cornwall TR18 5AW
01736365557
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange
Modern art gallery with curtain window built in local slate, an onsite education room and cafe.
