04/09/2026
If you are in Torquay this weekend, do look out for the Great Torquay Paint Out along the route of the Agatha Christie Mile.
Follow the Plein Air Artist Trail as ten professional artists capture the landscape live on location. Connecting Torre Abbey and The Pavilion, the route invites you to take a thoughtful walk between two heritage icons and discover diverse creative techniques unfold in real time.
Artizan Gallery
Torre Abbey
Tonic Creatives
Not long now until the Torbay Paint Out series returns with The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out! Taking place this weekend, 5 and 6 September, the two-day event forms the culminating celebration of National Gallery’s Art on Your Doorstep trail, bringing creativity directly into our public spaces.
Saturday 5 September
Follow the Plein Air Artist Trail as ten professional artists capture the landscape live on location. Connecting Torre Abbey and The Pavilion, the route invites you to take a thoughtful walk between two heritage icons and discover diverse creative techniques unfold in real time.
Sunday 6 September
The focus shifts to Torre Abbey’s upper meadow for a Mass Paint Out open to everyone, regardless of prior experience. To spark your inspiration, we are providing still life setups and free art packs to help families and first-time painters dive straight into the creative process.
The Competition
Sunday also marks Torbay’s first Plein Air Art Competition. Creatives of all ages can test their skills by capturing the Abbey grounds within a strict time limit, with finished pieces reviewed by a professional panel for a chance to win the main cash prize and dedicated themed awards.
Find the full event details artizangallery.co.uk/paintout26.
