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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23 MAY - 7 JUNE 2026
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.
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.
Our celebrated DAW GUIDE for 2026 will be distributed across Dorset from 15 April.
A list of outlets where you can pick one up can be found here.
This website will also have a copy of the Guide to download, a flick book version and all venues will be live on here soon!
If you are an artist wanting to find out more about taking part in the next Dorset Art Weeks, or a visitor planning who they want to visit during DAW, you will hopefully find everything you need on our website. If not, contact us!
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DAW is run by Dorset Visual Arts (DVA), a registered charity promoting artists and makers with over 250 members. Dorset Visual Arts.
REGISTRATIONS FOR DAW 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED.
