Members Area

Next Exhibition:

2026 Autumn ‘Art in the Barn’ Exhibition, The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey,

Open to the public on the 10th - 18th October.

(Delivery of members’ works will be on the 8th & 9th October, more details to follow)

The Call Out date for members is yet to be confirmed. The full application pack will be made available here at the time of the Exhibition Call Out.

Please note: Only Guild Members can submit work to our Exhibitions.

Membership must be active (paid) in order to participate in the Exhibitions.

Art exhibit inside a gallery featuring paintings, sculptures, and pottery with string lights hanging from a wooden ceiling and exposed brick walls.
Two silver trophies, documents, a decorative glass bird, and a silver tray on a table against a stone wall.
Two silver trophies, documents, a decorative glass bird, and a silver tray on a table against a stone wall.

Each year the Guild’s Autumn ‘Art in the Barn’ Exhibition includes an Award Ceremony for the following categories:

The New Elizabeth Bovill Trophy for the best oil or acrylic painting on show

The Hall Plate for the most innovative work on show

The Jane Urban Memorial Cup for the best watercolour or graphite in show

The Cavaliere Cup for the best alternative or mixed-media on show

The Torbay Guild Award for the best 3D work on show.

There are also ‘Highly Commended’ certificates awarded in the the categories listed above.

Three people sit at a table. One woman with red hair and glasses wears a brown jacket with star-shaped embellishments. A man with white hair and a beige jacket has his hand near his face, appearing thoughtful. Another woman with glasses, dark hair, and a blue shirt looks on. The background is a rough stone wall, and there are brochures or pamphlets on the table.

THE LINKS BELOW TO THE 2026 AUTUMN ‘ART IN THE BARN’ EXHIBITION APPLICATION PACK WILL BE ‘LIVE’ AT THE TIME OF THE EXHIBITION CALL OUT.

Devon artist James Tatum SWAc (pictured centre) was the Judge for the Guild’s 2025 Autumn Exhibition. In this photo Becky Nuttall, Chair of the Guild, is announcing the winners of each of the Awards

Application Form - Form A
Instruction for Exhibitors - Form B
Delivery of Work Form - Form C

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM

Membership Renewals are due on the 30th January each year.

Note: In order to exhibit with the Guild, you need to be a member with an active/ paid subscription for the year.

To renew your membership with the Torbay Guild of Artists, please use the link below:

Membership Renewal Form