Artists & Exhibitions

Group Exhibition — 1st Floor, Tregenna Place, St Ives TR26 1SD

Sunday 2 August – Saturday 26 September 2026 / Private View Sun 2 Aug, 5 - 8pm

Zoe Eaton, Peter Giles, Helen L Ward, Lorna Robertson, Laurent Sykes, Graham Dilley, Ann Kelly, Pete Ward, Eliza Armstrong, Luca Angius Dhyano,
Graham Pullen, Susi Guiterrez, Katie Lennon, Darcy Flint, Jordan Lawrence Jaqckson....

Then the Artists Moved In marks Barnoon Arts move to its new home, on the first floor of the former Post Office Building on Tregenna Place.   The exhibition brings together a diverse group of invited artists to celebrate this transition. Built in 1905 as St Ives Town Post Office, the ground floor originally held the main post office counters, whilst the first floor was home to the Mail Sorting Room, Postmaster’s office, and staff facilities.  Over the decades, the site has continually reinvented itself, serving at various times including as a Meadery, Bookshop, and an Accountant’s office. Today, the ground floor is home to retail space R & J Supplies, whilst the upper floor begins its new life as Barnoon Arts’ exhibition, teaching and studio spaces.

Then the Artists Moved In - curated by Zoe Eaton and celebrates the shifting identities of the building, the traces of past use, and the new meanings that emerge as spaces evolve. Watch this space for more details.

St Ives Arts Club , Westcots Quay, St Ives / 14 - 20 February 2026

A solo exhibition featuring Zoe's vibrant and joyful abstract paintings, and works on paper. The Title “Happiness is a form of resistance” is a nod to Simone de Beauvoir, as discussed by philosopher Skye Cleary, who explains that Beauvoir saw authentic happiness—happiness that isn’t rooted in ignorance or apathy—as a legitimate and even necessary stance against injustice and absurdity - when the world feels bleak. Zoe’s work emerges through an intuitive, exploratory process rather than a predetermined plan. Each piece evolves as she responds to the marks already laid down—adding, removing, and reworking forms in a quiet conversation with the surface—until the composition reaches a point of felt resolution. Colour sits at the heart of this practice, guiding mood, movement, and meaning as the work gradually reveals its final state.

Bayspace St Ives, St, 15 November 2025 - 28 February 2026

Barnoon Arts presents a lively portrait exhibition, showcasing art created during the open drawing group - celebrating the art of portraiture and the dynamic St Ives community. The Portrait Project began in 2023, featuring community volunteers as models. The artworks have been created by a wide range of participants, from regular attendees to one-time visitors - and reflects a rich diversity of artistic experience, spanning from complete beginners to professionals. Many pieces were created rapidly from direct observation, capturing the immediacy and energy of life drawing. The collection showcases a rich variety of styles and media, and the show continues to evolve with work added as further sessions take place.

PRIVATE VIEW: Sat 12 April 4 - 6 pm

Abstract Dimensions: Order and Disorder, an exhibition showcasing the works of couple Peter Giles and Zoe Eaton. This exhibition delves into the contrasting approaches of order, process and intuition in abstract art.

Peter Giles exhibits intricate line drawings in pen, along with his film and music, offering a multi-sensory exploration of his artistic process. His meticulous technique and structured patterns invite viewers into a world of precision and harmony. Zoe Eaton will display her vibrant paintings on paper and canvas, created through intuitive mark-making and spontaneous approaches. Her dynamic compositions capture the essence of creativity and freedom, providing a playful counterpoint to Peter's ordered works. The contrasting works highlight the dynamic interplay between order, process and intuition in abstract art.

Exhibition at St Ives Arts Club / 15 - 21 February 2025

Artists: Peter Giles and Zoe Eaton Explore the world of abstract works on paper in this captivating exhibition. Zoe Eaton showcases her latest creations, including abstract painting compositions on paper, collages using packaging and found papers, and a series of mono prints. Peter Giles presents his intricate line drawings on paper, meticulously built up with individually drawn fine lines in marker and illustration pens.