ART
[Part of the Up-to-Date Ramsgate Guide]
The Art Guide enables you to discover Ramsgate’s flourishing cultural landscape. Celebrating the town’s striking public art, and grassroots creative spaces, the guide offers an immersive look into the local scene. It maps out premier art galleries alongside a curated selection of hotels, cafes, bars, and community hubs that dedicate their walls to contemporary local talent.
Images of some of Ramsgate’s Galleries, Gallery Spaces and Public Art.
Questions and Answers
- Is Ramsgate good for Art?
- Does Ramsgate have any Public Art?
- Tell me about the Galleries in Ramsgate
- Tell me when Galleries are open in Ramsgate
- Tell me about The Public Art Trail
- Tell me about The Ramsgate Raven Trail
- Where can I go for Art and Craft Classes in Ramsgate? (Painting, drawing, printmaking, glassmaking and pottery classes as well as Sip & Paint evenings).
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Is Ramsgate good for Art?
Ramsgate has quietly evolved into a powerhouse for contemporary art, offering a deeply collaborative community where European-recognised painters and globally followed illustrators live and work side-by-side. From its rich historical ties to Vincent van Gogh to its booming modern independent galleries, inspiration is everywhere. Dive into the local creative scene by exploring our town-wide gallery trail.
Gallery Information
The town hosts several galleries, exhibiting art, running classes and workshops. There is also gallery space in hotels, cafés, bars and community hubs.
| Gallery | Description |
|---|---|
| Hold Creative Spaces | Gallery, with Art classes and Workshops. (Life drawing, photography, printmaking, graphic design and more). |
| Turner Rowe Art Centre | Founded in 2011, Turner Rowe Art Centre creates glass art, hand-built ceramics, kiln-formed art, acrylic paintings, detailed pencil drawings and is a centre of excellence in tuition. |
| The Wooden Box Gallery | Independent Artist led gallery with a drive to be exclusively inclusive, bridging the gap between amateur & professional, young & old, experienced & emerging, inside & outside or contemporary & traditional artists, makers, curators & collectors. |
| Something Fishy Gallery | A Ceramic Art Gallery located in a historic Grade II listed quayside arch dating back to 1893. Specialising in the marine themed ceramic works and sculptures of Suzy Curtis together with works of other local artists. |
| Minnie Mae Studio | An independent ceramics, printed textiles, and interior design studio founded by artist Minnie-Mae Stott. It serves as a combined workshop, production studio, and retail storefront. |
| Silverland Studios | A gallery and teaching centre overlooking Ramsgate Royal Harbour. Silverland Studios are the studios of two european recognised painters, Joe Allen and Christine Henn. |
| The Colin Carter Studio & Gallery | British artist Colin Carter is now sought after in more than 35 countries. His unique oil paintings fill the canvas with images of drivers at the wheel. His work has been signed by past and present motor racing champions from Sir Stirling Moss to Michael Schumacher. |
| Madsen Silvester Studio | Under one roof, the Madsen Sylvester Studio converges retail, academia, and the arts, creating a collaborative workshop and home for Fashion Curator exhibitions. The studio also serves as the operational headquarters for Anthony Sylvester’s independent narrative-based menswear label, AWMS. |
| The Mascot Gallery | The Mascot Gallery is an independent, artist-led creative hub, gallery, and performance space. Founded in 2021. The Gallery showcases contemporary art, hosts live music, and features a resident jeweller specializing in handcrafted and bespoke pieces. |
| Margo in Margate – The Ramsgate Studio | Despite her famous moniker, artist Margo McDaid actually lives and does her primary creating here in Ramsgate. Her multi-functional Ramsgate Studio offers an intimate window into her daily practice of bold, vintage-infused graphic female portraiture. |
| The Front Room | An intimate, independent art space and pop-up gallery known for showcasing a diverse range of local, emerging, and established artists. Curated by Philip Oldfield. |
| Gallery Space | Description |
|---|---|
| Arts in Ramsgate | Arts Community Centre and Gallery. AiR (Arts in Ramsgate) is a community and arts organisation that makes it fun to learn new things. They provide support and everyone is welcome to join in. |
| House at Ramsgate | House at Ramsgate functions as a boutique hotel and an active exhibition space supporting regional contemporary art. |
| Dawnies Coffee Shop | The café functions as an informal local gallery space. New artwork rotates onto the walls roughly every month, featuring local creators. |
| Ramsgate Art Club | The Ramsgate Arts Club is an intimate 60-capacity performance space. It hosts regular rotating art exhibitions, often launching with special private view evenings and artist talks. |
| Rogue’s Gallery | Rogues Gallery is a unique exhibition and creative space located inside Plunder. It acts as an open monthly exhibition space where local and regional independent artists can hire display areas. It features eight metres of portfolio stands and shelving, maximizing visual space for a rotating collection of works. |
| Violets | Violet’s serves as a creative hub for the local community, doubling as an art gallery and retail space that showcases and sells the work of local artists, crafters, and makers. |
| Vincent’s | A unique hybrid venue that blends a vibrant neighborhood café culture with an active gallery space. Located in the historic Spencer Square, the very square where Vincent van Gogh lived during his time in the town in 1876, the café embraces its artistic heritage by functioning as a platform for local art. |
The monthly What’s on in Ramsgate blog (accessible from the Latest News & Events section on the Visit Ramsgate website) include an Art section highlighting exhibitions scheduled for the selected month.
Click here for more information on the Galleries in Ramsgate.
| Map |
| Click here for our interactive Gallery Map. |
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Tell me when Galleries are open?
To help you plan your itinerary, we provide a guide to typical gallery opening hours. Because operating times can vary seasonally or during exhibition changes, we highly recommend verifying schedules directly with the venue before traveling to avoid disappointment.
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Does Ramsgate have any Public Art?
Thanks to our growing creative community, you can explore our public art trail that stretches from west to east or east to west. Whichever way you walk, you’re guaranteed to fall in love with the hidden gems tucked away from chine to chine!
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Tell me about the Public Art Trail
| Trail | Description |
| Public Art Trail | The Ramsgate public art trail guides visitors on a scenic route from the west side of town to the east (or vice versa), showcasing local gems, historical landmarks, and creative installations. |
You can combine the Public Art Trail with The Ramsgate Raven Trail to see even more of the town.
| Map |
| Click here for our interactive Public Art Map |
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What is the Ramsgate Raven Trail?
The Ramsgate Raven Trail is a free, interactive art walk featuring eight large, brightly coloured fibreglass raven statues. The trail functions as a creative wayfinding initiative to boost high street footfall and connect different parts of Ramsgate.
| Map |
| Click here to download the Rammy The Raven Map – which includes the Ramsgate Raven Trail. |
Where can I go for Art and Craft Classes in Ramsgate? (Painting, drawing, printmaking, glassmaking and pottery classes).
There are several galleries and other venues that hold regular Art & Craft Classes.
| Venue | Description |
|---|---|
| Arts in Ramsgate (AiR) | Community Sketch & Crafts: A not-for-profit community hub. Runs a Sketch Club with a tutor every Monday (11:00am–12:30pm, £10 drop-in). “Happy Mondays” free arts & crafts (1:00pm-6:00pm), and a weekly Craft Club workshop every Thursday afternoon (£5 donation). |
| East Kent Mind | Creative Art & Craft for Wellbeing: Offers focused community support groups. Includes Creative Art Group every Wednesday at 2:30pm. Make, Mend and Motivate arts, crafts, and DIY peer support group every Friday at 10:00am. |
| Hold Creative Spaces | Mixed Creative Media: A dedicated artist hub running professional studio workshops including live model life drawing, clay work, pottery, woodwork, and collage. |
| Life Drawing @Holy Trinity Church Hall | Life Drawing: Regular Thursday morning tutored sessions (11:00am-1:00pm) hosted by Kim Plowright / Mildly Diverting. Focuses on structural human anatomy drawing from live models, alternating with bi-weekly untutored social drawing sessions. |
| Makers House | A creative hub and residential craft retreat located in a lovingly restored 1820s Georgian sea-captain’s house in the town’s Historic Quarter |
| The Studio – DBA Additions | Hosts occasional creative arts and printmaking workshops. |
| Little Ravens | All-Age Creative Classes: Offers themed art, craft, and design workshop experiences on Saturdays, blending hands-on creativity with STEM learning concepts for kids. Beginner adult craft sessions. |
| Silverland Studios | Painting Courses: Overlooking the Royal Harbour, painters Joe Allen and Christine Henn teach formal Saturday morning adult classes, weekend workshops, and children’s holiday courses focusing on oil painting and colour theory. |
| The Pub | Life Drawing: Relaxed, monthly Eventbrite evening sessions (7:00pm–9:00pm) with ambient music, drinks, and a mix of quick warm-ups and longer poses. Materials are supplied. |
| Turner Rowe Art Centre & Gallery | Craft Workshops: Specializes in small-group beginner sessions for hands-on, kiln-fired crafts like fused glass design, copper-foiled glass, hand-built pottery, and resin art. |
| Ramsgate Pottery | Beginners or intermediate learners who want to get messy, learn how to shape raw clay from scratch, and understand the technical side of throwing. |
| Minnie Mae Studio | Occasionally hosts “design-and-decorate” plate workshops. |
| Created to Treasure Pottery and Casting | A dedicated paint-your-own bisque pottery studio. They also offer structured workshops, adult evening events, and specialized stonecast/3D casting services for child or pet hand/footprints. |
SIP & PAINT
There are regular Sip & Paint evenings at various locations in Ramsgate. Here is a small selection of places that regularly run these type of events.
| Venue & Organiser | Description |
|---|---|
| Creative Flow Events (Pop-ups at Gather&, 17 Military Road) | Canvas painting pop-ups led by local artist Lauren, directly overlooking Ramsgate Harbour. Includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, step-by-step guidance on coastal or seasonal themes, and a BYOB policy for extra drinks and snacks. |
| Turner Rowe Art Centre (19-21 Harbour Street, Ramsgate) | Sip & Paint Pottery evenings focused on painting ceramics rather than traditional canvas. Very intimate 2.5-hour sessions (capped at 10 people), making it a cozy, relaxed option for date nights or close friends. |
| Royal Temple Yacht Club (6 Westcliff Mansions, Ramsgate) | Structured canvas classes hosted periodically as large-scale public paint nights. Booked via platforms like Eventbrite, these are lively, highly social group events with a welcome drink included and access to an open bar. |
| Created To Treasure Pottery (32 Grange Road, Ramsgate) | Ceramic painting socials hosted during special adult-only “Ladies Nights” and private events. A warm, family-run studio environment that is highly customizable and excellent for private group bookings or hen dos. |
The Bedford Inn, The Falstaff and Coast at the Granville Theatre are also known to host Sip & Paint events occasionally.