Exhibitions

  • Into the Deep

    Into the Deep
    Into the Deep, summer 2018's second exhibition sees glass artist Angie Packer's striking new work alongside paintings by Cornwall artist Kerry Harding and Cornwall silversmith Alex O'Connor.
  • All That Glitters

    All That Glitters Glass by Catriona MacKenziePewter salt and pepper set by Phil Atkin
    Our winter 2016 featured stunning work for Christmas - and beyond - from artists and makers making a welcome return to the Byre Galleryincluding, ceramicists Paul Cardew, Jill Holland, Remon Jephcott and Ellen Wood, glass artists James Lethbridge, Catriona MacKenzie, and Charlotte Sale; and jewellers Corrinne Eira Evans, Tracey Falvey and Lucy Spink.
  • Taste

    Ceramics by Jill Holland and Lucy BurleyCeramics by Rebecca Proctor with silver by Charlotte Duckworth
    Our spring 2018 exhibition sees beautiful paintings from Cornwall artist Jill Hudson, ceramics from Lucy Burley, Rebecca Proctor and Kate Welton alongside glass from Ruth Shelley and Catriona MacKenzie. 
  • Winter at the Byre: Present and Correct

    Glass by Alex Hoare and Catriona MacKenzie, bottle by Lucy BurleyPresent and CorrectCatriona MacKenzie glass
    With a strong emphasis on gifts for the festive season, Present and Correct featured eye-catching jewellery; stylish pieces for the home in ceramic, glass and metals; elegant textiles - and of course desirable tree decorations, many of which could be displayed all year round
  • Out of the Woods

    Out of the WoodsGlass vessel, Ruth Shelley, ceramic apple Remon Jephcott, bottle by Lucy Burley, cushions by Katie Wallis
    Cornwall artist Kerry Harding made her Byre Gallery debut with a stunning collection of work and was joined by artists working in wood including Sally Burnett, Lizzie Farey, Sam Harrison and Lisa Henshall for this spring 2017 exhibition, 'Out of the Woods.'   
  • Winter at the Byre: Icing on the Cake

    Silver vessel by Alex O'ConnorHidden Depths - paintings by Kerry Harding Gallery dog Colin at ChristmasLucy Burley vasesIcing on the cake
    Winter at the Byre is always a celebration of the best of the year's exhibitions along with some exciting new discoveries. 'Icing on the Cake,' featured some wonderful new jewellery collections from some of our favourite makers including Corrinne Eira Evans and Cornwall jeweller Lucy Spink, together with stunning glass from glass artist Toni Fairhead and Cornwall artists Kerry Harding and Jill Hudson.
  • In Your Dreams

    In Your Dreams - Siobhan Purdy at the Byre Gallery, Cornwall
    For In Your Dreams, Cornwall artist Siobhan Purdy makes her debut at the Byre Gallery with a stunning collection of new work all inspired by Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'  Elegant glass work from Jenny Ayrton, Laura Smith and Ruth Shelley together with ceramics from Chris Taylor and Jessica Thorn added to the rich mix of work in the exhibition.  
  • A Drop in the Ocean

    A Drop in the Ocean - ceramic map by Loraine Rutt, paintings by Nicola MosleyGlass by Catriona MacKenzie and Mim Brigham
    The first of the Byre Gallery’s 2018 summer exhibitions featured Cornwall artist Nicola Mosley’s pale and beautifully observed paintings of a cool and tranquil Cornish coastline together with Loraine Rutt’s ceramic wall map Segment:Earth - as well as a collection of her miniature ceramic globes.
  • The Ripple Effect

    The Ripple Effect
    Bringing a flavour of lazy, sun dappled days by the river, The Ripple Effect, our summer 2015 exhibition featured stunning new work in glass, ceramics, textiles and precious metals.
  • Telling Tales

    Silver by Abigail Brown, glass by Charlotte SaleJames Lethbridge glass starTelling Tales
    Inspired by Tales of the Arabian Nights, rich, jewel colours and a hint of Eastern opulence was the setting for beautiful pieces of contemporary craft in our summer 2014 exhibition, Telling Tales.