The Event & Venue

Every day during the festival period The Great Create will feature 80 of Devon's best artists in the gallery, the walled garden and the stables and courtyard at Greenway, the secluded woodland estate on the bank of the river Dart.

As well as approximately 100 exhibits of fine art paintings, photographs, installations and sculpture, there is a selection of art and artists doing some wonderful musical and poetry performances and workshops throughout the festival. Please go to the programme and select a day (or more!) to come and sample the delights of Devon artists. Please try to come by green methods although there is small car park if you really cannot be green! It is imperative, due to high visitors numbers, that you book your car in advance by calling 01803 842382. (Car park closed on Bank holiday Monday 25th May - please use Brixham park and ride with free shuttle bus).
Except where stated National Trust admission applies.

On 4th June 7pm - 9.30pm
A free 'Poet Picnic' evening sponsored by J.D. Beugger. A chance to meet the Great Create poets and listen and see some superb performances from William Oxley, Miriam Darlington and Filth. All exceptional entertaining, acclaimed poets. An open mic session follows for emerging and seasoned poets to join in the festivities. Bring a picnic, poetry and some friends. Please email info@thegreatcreate.co.uk if you would like to be invited to this event.

21st May 7pm - 9pm
The Great Create private view in the Barn gallery and courtyard. Elizabeth-Jane Baldry, a classical harpist of international acclaim will present a recital. Opening speeches at 7.15 by William Oxley. Free event please bring invite to gain entry.

23rd May 11am - 5pm
Simon Williams and Susan Taylor will present a workshop featuring haiku poetry resulting in a poet - tree installation at Greenway and a chance to recite your work. Book in advance Susan - 01364 631308 susan@farmhouse.ac

23rd/24th/25th May 10.30am - 5pm
The Great Create meet the artists and makers at the annual arts market with demonstrations and a chance to talk to creatives about their practice and buy directly.

25th May Bank Holiday Monday 10.30am - 5pm
A rare chance to explore the estate (not house) courtesy of the National Trust, in support of the Great Create and the emerging creativity it serves, the National Trust has agreed to open the estate for one day to the public for free. Over 100 exhibits and The arts market featuring many local artist and makers will delight. No cars allowed, we are having a green day! Please use Brixham park and ride and free shuttle bus or ferry.

May 27th, June 7th/10th/24th/28th (from Midday)
Maggie Duffy (singer songwriter) will play in the courtyard.
A selection of musicians will also play at varying times throughout the festival whilst you lunch or cream tea in the courtyard!

Recital of Haiku on 25th May 12 noon. Free event.

‘TheTrugs’ Local folk trio. 25th May 2pm -4pm in the court yard. Free event.
The Trugs are a Galmpton based folk band comprising Mike Ingram on mandolin, bouzouki, guitar and whistles, Graham Gardner on electric and twelve-string guitars and Jacqui Gardner on flute, sax and bodhran.