18th – 19th July 2026
The Octagon, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton SK17
Celebrating 35 years of Individual Creativity and Collective Excellence, our new summer event will showcase an exciting exhibition of contemporary artwork in the magnificent surrounds of the Octagon Hall in Buxton Pavilion Gardens.
Situated at the heart of the town this event is part of Buxton Festival Fringe.
Free entry
Saturday 18th July 11:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 18th July 10:00am-4:00pm
This special two-day exhibition brings together a remarkable group of artists and makers working across fine art and contemporary craft, including ceramics, textiles, basketry, photography, jewellery and glass. Discover beautifully crafted pieces, meet the makers and experience the creativity inspired by the landscapes of the Peak District.
Exhibitors are:
Fine artists: Adrienne Brown, Alex Jabore, Amadora Frogson, Bob Bernard, Catriona Hall, Chris Ray, Craig Longmuir, Greta Vilidaite, Jill Ray, Katherine Rhodes, Katie Wyke, Laura Grace, Lottie Adams, Ingrid Katarina Karlsson, Louise Edwards, Lesley Linley, Elizabeth Forrest, Steve Elliott, Sue Prince & Giles Davies; Textile artists: Emily Murch, Zaza Lewis, Steph Jansen & Joanna Allen; Jewellers: Judith Brown, Suzanne Claire Williams, Karin Sheldon, & Sally Ratcliffe; Glass artists: Katherine Stephenson & Thomas Petit; Ceramicists: Claire Allam, Kathryn Watson, Penny Withers, Philip Evans, Rowena Hamilton & Vivienne Sillar; Photographers: Gunther Walker & Jonathan Mercer; Contemporary artisans: Anita Lomas & Ian Patrick Palmer
