The Fine Foundation Gallery
The Fine Foundation Gallery, at Durlston Castle, offers an ever-changing year-round programme of exhibitions and events.
From exhibitions of fine art or contemporary craft, by artists and makers from all over the country, to scientific or historical exhibitions, every month brings something new.
Many exhibitions explore the wildlife, geology and history of Durlston and the Jurassic Coast or showcase the work of artists and makers working locally.
The Gallery is a stunning contemporary space, designed by MJ Long and supported by the Fine Foundation, which boasts spectacular sea views.
With superb acoustics, a concert-hall quality sound system, and high quality projector and screen, the Gallery is also a superb venue for live music, theatre or performance.
Previous highlights have included a showcase of Dorset artists and national artists. With group shows such as Dorset Visual Arts, Purbeck Arts Week and the Twenty3 collective, the vibrant paintings by Josh Hollingshead exploring world cultures and politics, hand painted landscapes by Shelley Perry and printmaker Robin Mackenzie. Also exhibiting have been the South West Guild of Glass Engravers, Pottery and 15 Days of Clay - so a wonderful selection to enjoy (see Previous Artists | Durlston Country Park)
Music and film also take pride of place with September showcasing the Purbeck Chamber Music Festival and during October we host films during the Purbeck Film Festival.
See the next exhibition programme on our events page.
To exhibit with us in the Fine Foundation Gallery please read the 'Exhibitions at Durlston and How to Apply' document, the 'Gallery Dimensions and Display Cases' document or contact us for more information.
Please note that the next selection will be made for the 2028 programme, the deadline for exhibition proposals for 2028 is 1st May 2027.