Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd September 2024

Friday 20th: 14:00 - 20:00; Saturday 21st: 10:00 - 17:00; Sunday 22nd: 10:00 - 16:00

Princess Pavilion, 41 Melvill Road, Falmouth, TR11 4AR

Cornwall’s leading free visual arts festival, FORM, returns for a third consecutive year in 2024 running over three days in Falmouth, Cornwall from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September 2024. Conceived to celebrate the county’s contemporary arts and crafts heritage and vibrant creative culture, FORM provides a new platform for people at all stages in their creative journey. The Art Fair, central to FORM, showcases 100 exhibitors, including painters, ceramicists, printmakers, jewellers, woodworkers, and sculptors, continuing to represent Cornwall’s long-standing artistic tradition. A mix of free and ticketed art related events, exhibitions, and workshops will also take place in venues across Falmouth, a coastal town frequently voted as one of the top places to visit in the UK. The full programme of events is available on FORM’s website www.formfalmouth.com

Building on the past two fairs’ successes, FORM returns again to the beautiful unique setting of Princess Pavilion, a community led venue set in stunning gardens with the focal point of a wrought iron Edwardian bandstand. Last year’s FORM attracted over 5,000 visitors and its vibrant festival atmosphere is aided by delicious street food vendors and a soundtrack supplied by local musicians. This year, the music programme will be curated by local radio station Source FM, who will be broadcasting from the festival. The Young Creatives Art Trail will also be making a return to shop windows, showcasing the work of 200 Falmouth Year 5 and 6 Primary school children who participated in art workshops held by local artists.

A not-for-profit organisation, FORM is spearheaded by two local creatives - Vicki Glaister of Inspire Makers, which presents the work of over 60 Cornish contemporary design-led artists and craftspeople, and Ann Morgan of Morgans, an art and design gallery that is a well-respected addition to Cornwall's contemporary art scene.

Already championing established and emerging Cornish talent through their own independent galleries in Falmouth, through FORM, Vicki and Ann introduce artists and makers to new audiences, support the growth of Falmouth’s dynamic artistic community, and offer opportunities to learn more about the visual arts, as well as encouraging the public to purchase directly from these small creative enterprises and continue this legacy within their own homes.

Vicki Glaister of Inspire Makers and Ann Morgan of Morgans say:

“This county of Cornwall has long been a source of inspiration, refuge, and community. Both shaped by and simultaneously shaping the creatives who call it home. Artists and makers here are influenced by the rhythms of the landscape that surrounds us, inspired by both the raw dynamism and the gentle ebb and flow. We believe the art created in Cornwall is unparalleled and deserves to be celebrated by both familiar and new faces.”

FORM is supported by Falmouth BID and is part of an exciting group of creative and cultural festivals working together as “Falmouth Creates” set up during the COVID-19 pandemic to reflect the various elements of Falmouth’s vibrant cultural scene and community.

Richard Wilcox, Executive Director of Falmouth BID says:

“Falmouth’s Festival calendar gets bigger and better every year, and we are delighted to be able to support FORM Falmouth via Falmouth BID under our umbrella grouping of Falmouth Creates. With Falmouth University and countless creative businesses continually setting up across our vibrant community, FORM Falmouth is a brilliant example of grass roots ideation that has transformed with the support and nurturing of the Falmouth BID and the surrounding creative colleagues and community. Falmouth is a dynamic and creative destination, which punches well above its weight, attracting people from all around the world for its festivals and events which all drive locals and visitors alike into our excellent food and drink scene, bustling high street and community offering.”

  Find out more includig the full programme of events here

  Images FORM 2023.  Photo credit John Hersey Studio