If Trees Could Talk Devon International Art Biennial
Produced by:
Four permanent installations anchor our programme.
- The Newton Abbot Community Tree led by Joe Webster
- The Art-Coustics Tree led by Catherine West
- The Barnstaple Reading Tree led by James Lake
- The Tavistock Tree led by James Lake (completed Feb 2026 Half Term)
Between May and July 2026, workshops, events, and exhibitions form the Devon Satellite programme of this International Biennial.
- An arts-led Open Day at Creativity Acre on Saturday 23 May 2026
- A monthly community work (and play) day at Creativity Acre, the Significant Seams outdoor venue we are co-creating with community
- A monthly Significant Seams Climate & Mental Health Friendly Volunteering event
- Various activities and workshops that are added by our community!
Add YOUR public artworks, relevant events, and SW-based artists whose work resonates with the theme!
Book your listing today. Full details must be submitted by 17 April. Earlier completion is greatly appreciated.
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Listing: Public artworks in Devon
£10.00 -
“If Trees Could Talk Devon” Listing: Showcase of Artists
£10.00 -
Listing: Events with a cost
£20.00 -
Service: Managing Bookings for your Event
£40.00 -
Festival Supporter
£50.00 -
Festival Champion
£100.00 -
Exhibition Sponsor
£250.00 -
Workshop Sponsor
£500.00 -
Community Sponsor
£1,250.00
Artist Showcase (So Far)
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Simon Ripley
Simon Ripley is a Founder Director of the Double Elephant Print Workshop, based in Exeter, SW England. He comes from
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Rebecca Holley
Rebecca Holley was asked to create a ‘rag rug’ inspired by the global warming stripes by Penguin Random House Publishers for the
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Joe Webster
Joe’s ‘landscape-graffiti’ paintings explore the relationship between human activity and nature. Joe revels in working plein-air, composing love songs for
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Catherine West
Catherine is the founder of Significant Seams, and a Director. Her work explores the ecosystems of rural Devon, and the
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James Lake
James Lake is an Exeter based sculptor who transforms cardboard. James is disabled: teen cancer led to amputation of part
The Programme (So Far!)
About
We build community and support people in vulnerable life moments using art and creativity.
We run creative workshops, make artwork with communities, learn about communities through creative research and evaluation, and provide sewing supplies for social good.
