The RNLI art show has been held at North Devon Yacht Club, Instow for forty years, showcasing original paintings, prints and cards from local artists. The RNLI are saving more people, in more ways, in more places – and they’re counting on you to get involved.

2026 Art Show

North Devon Yacht Club, Instow
3-4th October 2026
10-5pm

Licensed Bar and Cafe
FREE ADMISSION

Open Call

We welcome submissions from all artists in Devon & Cornwall, excluding photography.

No theme, just talent! Submit your best original work in any style.

Art Show Comittee

Lucy Sheffield
Rebecca Sheffield
Liza Liddell

Fundraising for RNLI Appledore
Supported by: Chichester Developments
North Devon Yacht Club

2026 Timeline

Open Call: 1st May
Deadline for submissions: 3rd August
Artists notified: early September
Delivery of artwork: Instow Yacht Club, 1st Oct, 5-7pm
Private view: Friday 2nd Oct, 7pm
Exhibition Dates: Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Oct, 10-5pm
Collection of unsold work: Sunday 4th Oct, 6-7pm