Welcome to Sandy Hill Arts
A collaborative arts charity in Corfe, Dorset, bringing together artists and creatives from Purbeck and beyond through events, exhibitions and education.
Open seven days a week 10am – 5pm
Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle, Dorset BH20 5JF
Visit our artistic hub in the Purbeck countryside to enjoy, support and be a part of our creative community.
Sandy Hill Arts charity formed in February 2021 to promote and develop the arts in Purbeck – both visual and performing. We run a rich programme of creative workshops, courses, events, and exhibitions.
We strive to create a space where art, creativity and communities can come together to evolve and flourish. Nestled in Corfe in the shadow of the iconic castle ruins, right next to the railway station, we have an ideal location to encourage and stimulate artistic endeavours in the area.
We are home to some 18 artists and makers with onsite studios, and our site also includes the Boilerhouse Gallery, showcasing resident artists’ work, available to buy.
We have a permanent exhibition or classroom space which is available for hire and is ideal for teaching courses and workshops.
Latest News
Read the latest news stories from Sandy Hill Arts and learn about our recent announcements and activities.
The Tony Viney Open Art Award for 2026
Sandy Hill Arts welcomes all Visual Artists who live and work in Dorset to enter the inaugral Tony Viney Open Art Award with an exhibition and prizes later in the Spring
Inside Out Festival at Sandy Hill Arts
Award-winning arts company ‘ACTIVATE ARTS’ have collaborated with Sandy Hill Arts to present the Inside Out Festival on 20 and 21 September.
Grassroots Music grant awarded to Sandy Hill Arts
Arts Council England have awarded Sandy Hill Arts its second Grassroots Music grant to enable exciting and diverse musicians from the UK and beyond to perform in Corfe.
Culture in Dorset
Two great pieces of news as Sandy Hill Arts features in Culture in Dorset 2024 AND is awarded a grant via the Dorset Council Community and Culture Fund 8
Upcoming events and performance at Sandy Hill Arts
We’ve been busy growing our music and performance wing – from impromptu performances at #Sandyhillsaturdays to evening and weekend events – some ticketed, some free. In 2023 we received Arts Council England National Lottery Funding to support us in delivering some of these events.
Workshops and Courses at Sandy Hill Arts
Arts education is front and centre of Sandy Hill Art’s remit. We offer a diverse array of workshops including Raku, cyanotype printing, drawing, painting, print making, willow sculpture & weaving, wood carving and photography as well as some more ‘off-the-wall’ pursuits. Click ‘View All’ for other workshops…
Raku Workshop – 2 Day Make Glaze & Fire: March/April 2026
Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle, Dorset BH20 5JF
Raku Workshop – 2 Day Make Glaze & Fire: June/July 2026
Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle, Dorset BH20 5JF
Upcoming Exhibitions at Sandy Hill Arts
We run exhibitions in Room 14. Our exhibition space is also available for hire to local artists. The space can be hired from a minimum of one week up to two months. Please contact us to find out more.
Meet our Artists
Sandy Hill arts is home to the widest range of artistic and craft practices including oils, watercolour, mixed media, sculpture, wood carving, metalwork, pottery and textiles.
