A free event for art lovers is being staged in a village hall over Easter when a group of artists will be exhibiting their work and meeting visitors.

The four-day event runs over the Easter weekend (Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6) bringing together about 20 artists to Gulworthy Parish Hall.

The artists make up a collective called Artansa is based on Dartmoor, West Devon and the Tamar Valley. Their work spans painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, books, jewellery and work which defies categorisation.

Photographer Helen Jackson, among the exhibitors, said: “The exhibition reflects Artansa’s core ethos, supporting difference, individuality and high-quality artistry, rather than a single style or theme.”

“Art at Easter offers visitors the chance to discover something unexpected, a thoughtful, varied and genuinely local exhibition reflecting the breadth of contemporary independent art being created in the region.”

Unlike conventional art fairs or seasonal shows, Art at Easter is designed as a ‘hybrid’ event where visitors can enjoy a gallery of work while meeting artists and enjoying homemade Easter refreshments.

Artansa is a volunteer-led collective with income from the event to be reinvested into supporting artists and covering essential costs, keeping participation accessible while maintaining professional standards.

Among the exhibitors are the following:

Carole Cox captures the spirit and essence of wildlife and landscapes by using energetic brush strokes to convey their beauty.

Kevin Tharme is an abstract and conceptual artist based in the Tamar Valley. His work is sparked by questions on social, environmental, psychological, or ethical issues, leading to research, reflection, and often poetry writing, before painting.

Ama Page’s art displays humour, magic, mythology and storytelling in oils, watercolour and mixed media. She draws on dreams, folklore and her passion for the natural world.

Karen Nicol is inspired by pieces of vintage fabric and photographs to sew creations that are quirky, beautiful, magical and sometimes humorous or touching.