Sou'-Sou'-West Gallery

Is a community-based enterprise of artists, makers and arts organisations from the South West and part of Lyme Bay Arts CIC.

It runs two permanent exhibition venues and a gallery shop on the Symondsbury Estate in Dorset, organises outreach showcases, generates promotion in the media, and provides its supporters with educational and social events such as talks, workshops, demonstrations and mentoring. 

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Make It!

Saturday 16th November to Monday 9th January 2025

Local makers present a wide range of handmade and unique gifts all at affordable prices.

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Image: Chloe Morter

Taking part

Together

Volunteers of SSW

Thursday 12th to Monday 30th December

A showcase and massive thank you for all the hard work and hours generously given in the support of SSW Gallery over the past year by all our volunteers.

Image: Ann Walker at the Winter Open

Christmas Grotto

Mentoring at SSW

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2025

Beaminster School

Saturday 25th January to Sunday 2nd February

The annual art exhibition by Year 9 pupils at Beaminster School.

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