Latest Salisbury Art Trail news as well as upcoming events, exhibitions and opportunities.
Art Trail Special - May Newsletter
Latest News
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2026 Key Dates for your Diary
May 7/5 AT26 Brochure distribution/information event Five Rivers Leisure Centre May 22/5 Trailblazer PV and AT26 launch event Community Gallery, Salisbury Library May/June 23/5 - 7/6 Salisbury Art Trail 2025 May 22 - 31 SAT26 Trailblazer Exhibition July 1/7 - 31/10 PA Group 2 Concession @ Arundells Gift Gallery August 22 - 31 Hampshire Open Studios November date tbc PA Christmas Fair December 30/11 -2/1 Winter Exhibition, Salisbury Library
AT26 Catalogues Available
We are delighted to have taken early delivery of 10,000 AT26 Art Trail Catalogues and have begun the process of distributing these to key locations across the City. You can obtain your copy from Salisbury Library, Tourist Information, Fisherton Mill, Ground Gallery, Samantha Redmill Art, Artisan Wines, Wiltshire Makers and many others as we continue to distribute to local shops, businesses, participating artists and many others in the lead up to the Art Trail.
Featuring detailed information on the 80+ artists taking part across 37 venues and including a large pull-out map and loyalty card, the catalogue is your essential guide to the Art Trail and will help when planning your route to venues across the city and beyond.
Events and Exhibitions Members, tell us about upcoming events/exhibitions and we'll promote them here and via social media.
Venue 1:Trailblazer Exhibition 23rd May to 27th June Community Gallery, Salisbury Library
The Community Gallery in Salisbury Library will be Venue 1 and host the Trailblazer Exhibition. This will be packed with examples of beautiful and original artwork from each of the participating artists. Visitors can then choose which artists they would like to visit to see more and plan their route using the map and catalogues that will be available.
With arts engagement proven to give our brains what we need to be happy and with increasing scientific evidence identifying the health benefits of creativity, let this be the year to embrace the arts!
Salisbury Arts Scene A fantastic day of ART in the SQUARE!
SUNDAY 3RD MAY Open all day until 4pm!
** Collect your Art Trail 2026 Catalogue
** SOAK up the relaxed atmosphere as you stroll around our wonderful art displays.
** STOP and meet the artists and find out the back stories to each of their amazing creations.
** SIT and enjoy the aromas and taste of Konjo Coffee while listening to the sounds of the sax and guitars being played by our talented musicians.
Ground Gallery, Wilton ... now in its new home!
Ground Gallery has recently moved and now fills four adjoining light, bright studio/retail spaces in the Historic Courtyard of Wilton Shopping village. It continues to provide the longstanding pop up exhibition space, hosting a collective of 20 local artists who exhibit and manage the gallery.
The collection includes a broad range of artistic disciplines; paintings ranging from abstract to illustration; still life to print; oils, acrylic, watercolours, graphite and mixed media; plus bas relief, ceramics, glass, jewellery, needle felt, repurposed lamps and woodturning.
A smorgasbord of delights!
Why not pop in while visiting this historic site, browse the diverse collection of art or chat with the artists. You are sure to find a unique piece for your home or a gift for a loved one.
Well City Salisbury: End of Year 4 Exhibition 3 April - 16 May, The Young Gallery
Step into a vibrant celebration of the Well-City Salisbury project and its journey over the past four years. This retrospective exhibition invites you to explore the inspiring work created by participants, artists, facilitators, and community partners.
At its heart Well-City Salisbury is a project about connecting people to the arts, to heritage, to the local area, to nature, the landscape and to each other.
Whether you’ve been part of the project or are simply curious to learn more, this exhibition is a chance to reflect, celebrate, and be inspired.
More local exhibitions
Workshops Workshops and courses that allow you to develop your creative practice or just enjoy some fun and creative time out.
Reignite your creativity this spring or try your hand at something new with a workshop from one of our creative members?.
Linocut Workshops Langford Lakes
Join Gemma Dunn for a relaxing afternoon of creativity in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature. There are two workshops to choose from; An Introduction - ideal if you are a beginner or need a refresher. Developing your Skills - some mini projects to explore depth, form, light and shadow in black and white.
Founded in 1994, Sarum Studio is an independent atelier of fine art that offers a variety of courses throughout the year, including bespoke personal tuition, as well as workshops to suit all ages and abilities, from complete beginner to full time professional.
The teaching ethos at the studio is focused on the development of observational skills, and to provide a thorough grounding in the established methods of drawing and oil painting.
Workshops at Fisherton Mill
A wonderful program of creative workshops, perfect for trying something new or improving your crafting skills.
On offer in May; Modern Embroidery, Silversmithing, Frame Loom Weaving, Book Binding, Block Printing
Creative Evening Courses Wiltshire College Salisbury
Places still available!
Wiltshire College is running a series of creative short courses starting this April in Salisbury, including printmaking and photography…please see details below.
If you're interested in the opportunity to use professional facilities such as use of the printmaking presses or photographic darkrooms to develop their own creative skills please email via the following contacts: Printmaking courses : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Photography courses : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
