This lovely shop is attached to Trelissick Garden, which is a National Trust property. its located…read morein one of the smaller barns and has two levels. On offer is some lovely local pottery as well as prints by local artist. The prints you can either get framed or unframed. i was really tempted by some of the things on offer. especially the prints and paintings are top qualoty. The pottery and glasware is something you can find anywhere, but they are still very decorative.

The Penwith Galleries is the exhibition space of the Penwith Society of Arts, set up in 1949 by a…read moregroup of artists that included Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson, with Peter Lanyon and Wilhelmina Barns-Graham among the many prominent artists of the time to be associated with the group. Today the gallery runs seasonal mixed exhibitions and is currently offering the Spring show, perhaps one of the best shows I have seen there. Prominent artists on display include the fine impasto pieces of Margrit Clegg, the zany mixed media sculptures of Alan John and Mark Verry's well-honed wood pieces in an abstract vein. Perhaps the best show in town at the moment.

This new gallery on Back Road East in St Ives Cornwall is great. The owner has a good eye for the…read morereal thing from local artists. Affordable prices for those new or old to collecting. Highly recommend this gallery which is not trying to sell designer mass appeal art you see in so many galleries.

A welcome addition to Truro. This gallery has some gorgeous pieces ranging from paintings to…read moreceramics and also has a prime viewing location for the busy market below. The cafe is out of this world, one of my favourites in Truro to escape the hustle and bustle. They do great hot chocolate and are fairly kids friendly which is a bonus. The food is great and it is a different offering to the usual places.

A major expansion of the Newlyn Art Gallery, The Exchange is a conversion of the ground floor of…read morethe old Telephone Exchange in the heart of Penzance. Incorporating exhibition areas, work and interactive spaces, a cafe and shop, The Exchange is a magnetic visit attraction, with free entry and if you need any further incentive, excellent toilet facilities handy to the centre of town (where desperately lacking otherwise). At the moment you can view Tatsomi Orimoto's work - basically a photo collage of his Alzheimic mother - not sure you won't merely conclude it's a pretty shameful exploitation exercise - but art is for interpretation and personal appreciation - leave that judgement to you. The cafe is very pleasant, open and spacious with a friendly service - the coffee is excellent and the carrot cake a moist deliciousness. Prices are reasonable and there is a nice selection of snacks and even more substantial menu items. Highly recommended.

I love this place. It's the real thing. These sorts of places can feel intimidating but this one is…read morereally friendly - if you appreciate fine works of art, they'll enjoy your ooo's and ah's! I even bought a print here once. It must have been the cheapest thing they had. They specialise in prints by Britain's finest artists, including Barbara Hepworth. 20th Century, post war works. They're very polite and it has a gentle atmosphere.

Really cute little shop with some fabulous pottery items and other little bits and bobs unique to…read morethe area. A tad on the expensive side but ideal if you are looking for a special gift. A great place to stock up on some unusual greetings cards. The also have exhibitions upstairs featuring local artists that change on a regular basis. Great for a browse even if you don't end up parting with any cash.

Nice little gallery/shop with a good selection of originals & prints at a reasonable price meaning…read moreyou can take home a souvenir of your visit to St Ives without breaking the bank. Friendly staff.