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.

2025 celebrates the Art Show’s 40th year and RNLI Appledore’s 200th year of saving lives. They’re saving more people, in more ways, in more places – and they’re counting on you to get involved.

2025 Art Show

North Devon Yacht Club, Instow
4th & 5th October 2025
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 – this year, we invite you to submit your best work in any style to celebrate 40 years of the RNLI Art Show in Instow.”

Art Show Comittee

Roy Broad, Sally Adamou and Caroline Hunt
Art Show Co-ordinators –
Wendy Harrison and Lee Holman

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

2025 Timeline

Open Call: 1st May
Deadline for submissions: 19th August
Artists notified: early September
Delivery of artwork: Instow Yacht Club, 2nd October 5-7pm
Private view: Friday 3rd Oct, 7pm
Artist Social: Saturday 4th Oct, 5pm
Exhibition Dates: Sat 4th & Sun 5th Oct, 10-5pm
Collection of unsold work: Sunday 5th Oct, 6pm