Now Every Year!
The largest visual arts event in Dorset will now take place yearly.
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15 - 31 MAY 2027
Dorset Art Weeks
Dorset Art Weeks is the largest visual arts event of its kind in Dorset, offering an amazing variety of art from traditional to contemporary, showcased by Dorset artists, makers, and designers through open studios and exhibitions. Now every year!
Welcome to Dorset Art Weeks
Dorset Art Weeks (DAW) is a two week event celebrating contemporary visual arts and crafts, inviting the public to explore artists' studios, workshops, group shows, and curated exhibitions throughout Dorset.
Dorset Art Weeks returns 15 - 31 May 2027
Registrations will open in early November
You can still explore all 2026 Venues here
You can also download the Guide, and view it with the flick book version here.
If you are an artist wanting to find out more about taking part in Dorset Art Weeks 2027, or a visitor planning who they want to visit during DAW, you can find everything you need here on our website.
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DAW is run by Dorset Visual Arts (DVA), a registered charity (1113249) promoting artists and makers, with over 250 members.
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DAW26 is finally here!
Opening tomorrow - Saturday 23 May, 294 venues across Dorset that will be open for you to visit.
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The DAW26 GUIDE is here!
It’s finally here! We are thrilled to announce the arrival of the Dorset Art Weeks Guide 2026!
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Thinking about taking part in Dorset Art Weeks 2026?
We welcome Dorset based artists, designers, makers, curators, and galleries to register their venues for DAW26.
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Website Launch
Dorset Art Weeks launch their new website with updated branding!
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