Members Area

Announcing:

THE CALL OUT FOR THE AUTUMN 2026 EXHIBITION

Submissions from our member artists are now invited for the upcoming 2026 Autumn ‘Art in the Barn’ Exhibition, The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

Open to the public 10th October - 18th October

The Application Pack for members is available to be downloaded in the links below.

The closing date for submissions in the 2026 Autumn Exhibition is the 28th September.

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.

LINKS TO THE 2026 AUTUMN ‘ART IN THE BARN’ EXHIBITION

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