The DAW26 GUIDE is here!

Fresh off the printing press, a whopping 35,000 FREE copies of the DAW Guide are about to embark on their journey. Over the next couple of weeks, these will be distributed to all participating artists and a variety of key outlets and cultural centres all across Dorset and its surrounding areas. 

Make sure you grab your copy and start planning your two weeks of artistic discovery across Dorset! 

You can find a list of outlets here.

DORSET ART WEEKS 2026 - 23 MAY - 7 JUNE 

A Huge Thank You to Our Contributors and Partners:

Dorset Visual Arts team - For all their work in curating, organising, and championing the event.
Guide designer, Robert McKenzie - For transforming the content into such an attractive and user-friendly publication.
Acoustic Distribution - For the massive undertaking of ensuring all 35,000 Guides reach every corner of the county swiftly and efficiently.
And, of course, all the talented artists who feature in the Guide - Your creativity is the heart and soul of Dorset Art Weeks.

The artwork featured on this year's front cover: 'Jurassic Stones II' by Gregory Knott (You can find Gregory at venue 27)

We are also very grateful for the ongoing support from our valued sponsor: Hall & Woodhouse – Thank you for helping us make Dorset Art Weeks a success year after year!