Between February and May 2024, 196 artists, creatives, producers, curators and leaders of arts organisations signed up to be part of the Margate Artist Almanac. Here we present the analysis of the data we received, plus a list of all the amazing people and orgs from our town who have signed up so far.
174 artists and producers
22 arts organisations
The population of Margate, according to Government data in 2021, is 63,322. The population of England and Wales was 59.6 million. All stats for national averages quoted on this page are from the UK 2021 Census data.
Variety of practices
activist, actor, animator, author, broadcaster, ceramicist, ceramic sculptor, chef, collaborator, comedian, comic book creator, composer, contemporary painter, costume designer, creator, curator, designer, art director, director, DJ, documentary maker, editor, educator, event organiser, fabricator, facilitator, figurative, film-maker, furniture, game-maker, gold-leaf gilder, graphic designer, graphic novelist, illustrator, interviewer, jeweller, knitter, landscape designer, laser cutter, maker, mask maker, metalsmith, musician, narrative designer, non-fiction writer, novelist, organiser, outsider, painter, patchworker, performer, photographer, playwright, poet, potter, practitioner, presenter, printmaker, producer, radio producer, realist painter, screenwriter, sculptor, seascape painter, songwriter, session stylist, sign painter, social practitioner, sonic sculptor, spoken word poet, session stylist, taxidermist, teacher, technologist, theatre practitioner, writer.
Types of artists
2D, abstract, ceramic, collage, conceptual, data, digital, drag, embroidery, found image, gilding, glass, ink, installation, interactive, interdisciplinary, kinetic, large-scale, linocut, mixed-media, portrait, science-based environmental, stained glass, surreal, sustainable furniture, textile, walking, watercolour.
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Arrival in Margate (Number of artists)
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Artists 2024
| First name | Surname | Practice | Website | Social Media | Year of Arrival | Year Left | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam | Lucy | Contemporary Artist and Poet | https://www.alucyart.com | https://www.instagram.com/Alucyart | 2020 | I love the vibrancy of Margate, it seems to be a place of possibilities. I have a Solo show this year at the Pie Factory, Margate in May and group show in Edinburgh in August. | |
| Adele | Morse | Sculptor and taxidermist | https://adelemorse.com | https://instagram.com/adelemorse | 2023 | I have found a lot of inspiration from being by the sea and hope to get involved in the local art community x | |
| Adelphine | Newton | Abstract artist | 2019 | ||||
| Adrian | Lloyd | Painter | https://www.facebook.com/adrianlloydart | 1980 | I love oil painting and also digital painting. I’m currently working on a series of still life oil paintings. | ||
| Adrian | Saredia-Brayley | Comic maker & Illustrator | https://artofadrian.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/_witchesgetstitches_/ | 2022 | I love the sense of diversity and ever growing Queer community in Margate. Being so close to so many beaches (especially in winter) is really inspiring. Crab related, horror comic incoming! | |
| Aleksander | Dingley | Illustrator and Graphic Novelist | https://nooska-art.com | https://twitter.com/nooskadraws | 1999 | Hello! I’m Aleksander and I’m a gay transgender man who illustrates queer historical fiction, fashion, and fantasy. I’m currently working on my graphic novel ANCESTREE releasing in 2025 from Oni Press | |
| Alex | Calinescu | Painter | https://alexcalinescu.com | https://instagram.com/alexcalinescu.artist | 2021 | ||
| Alice | Isaac | Collage artist and animator | https://aliceisaac.com | https://instagram.com/aliceisaac_studio | 2023 | ||
| Alice | Herrick | painter, sculptor, mixed media | https://aliceherrick.co.uk | https://www.instagram.com/aliceherrickstudio | 2023 | the sea, the light, the creative community | |
| Alina | Rancier | Director/Writer/Editor + Moving Image Artist | https://alinarancier.com | https://instagram.com/alinarancier | 2023 | I’m a multidisciplinary creative splitting my time between transitioning into commercial/promo directing and deepening my moving image art practice. | |
| Alyson | Hunter | Photographer and artist | https://alysonhunterartist.net | 2017 | Have shown in the Pie Factory and the Margate School Gallery | ||
| Amber | Burrows | Bold and colourful prints and cards | http://shop.amberbydesign.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/amberbydesignuk/ | 2021 | Love the energy of Margate and being surrounded by lots of other creatives, and the sea is a big draw ofcourse! And those sunsets are to die for 🌅😍 | |
| Andrea (Dre) | Spisto | Multidisciplinary performance artist | https://andreaspisto.com | https://www.instagram.com/an_dre_aspisto | 2020 | I love having community relationships with people, saying hello, bumping into friends. The beach. I will delivering a neuroqueer clown performance art workshop on May 12 at Ark, Clifftonville | |
| Angela | Wooi | Textile art , broadcaster educator | https://angelawooi.com | https://www.instagram.com/sextileart | 2018 | 2018 | The sea, the wonderful eclectic mix of people here. Obscure and niche events on a small scale the energy and passion of people being creative. Working on projects that embrace feminism and crafting |
| Annabelle | Losa | Painter | https://annabellelosaart.com | https://instagram.com/annabelle_losa | 1975 | Margate born, moved away throughout my teens and early 20’s. Margate to me has a siren-like call, it will always be home. I’ve seen it thrive and fall it has a unique history and a depth of stories. | |
| Annie | Nichols | Multi-disciplinary inc Food & food etiquette | https://instagram.com/annienicholsartist | 2015 | |||
| Ayden | Wilkes | Musician | https://grossmisconduct69.bandcamp.com | https://www.instagram.com/grossmisconduct69 | 2023 | I play in various bands (punk, indie, pop). mostly for fun, mostly based in London. I love the variety of arts in Margate, and would love to be more a part of an active, connected music scene. | |
| Balint | Bolygo | Sculptor kinetic and light artist | https://balintbolygo.com | https://www.instagram.com/balintbolygo | 2018 | My kinetic sculpture practice is based in Margate and extends to all parts of the world. Margate offers a compact creative hub exposed to the elements of seaside living! | |
| Bernadette | Hawkes | Music radio show presenter/interviewer | https://dancequeendq.wordpress.com | https://www.instagram.com/dancequeendqbernadette | 2012 | I’m a presenter, who chooses my own music genres for my radio show. I interview musicians and writers who are mostly based in Kent. #jazz #soul #reggae #gospel | |
| Bethany | Parkinson | Writer and curator | https://www.instagram.com/bethany_parkinson | 2024 | I’ve been visiting for years and have friends who have recently moved down and helped me decide to make the move too, it’s really lovely already to feel welcomed into a great arts community already | ||
| Bex | Kamara | Doc director and visual artist | https://bexkamara.com | https://instagram.com/bexkamara | 2020 | Love the feeling of possibility in Margate. And the sea. Always the sea. | |
| Billie | Vigne | Metalsmith and artist | https://billiemvigne.co.uk | https://instagram.com/billiemvigne | 2016 | Currently running The Beer Can Votive project, delivering collaborative, community based workshops Instagram.com/beercanvotives | |
| Bones | Fine Artist | https://instagram.com/bones_ltd | 2023 | Self taught, currrntly studying MA at TMS | |||
| Bridget | McVey | Ceramicist | https://instagram.com/bridgetmcvey | 2014 | Currently making porcelain domestic ware. My practice has taken second fiddle to running Clayspace studios but I’m developing a new body of work I hope to show soon. | ||
| Carolina | Pik | I’m a ceramist artist | https://www.instagram.com/pikceramics | 2019 | |||
| caroline | hoy | pottery and curate margate ceramics market | https://houpottery.etsy.com | https://instagram.com/hoypottery | 2007 | i spend most of my time making but when i venture out it’s lovely to meet so many artists of all kinds. there is a nice community here. | |
| Carrie | Webb | Sustainable furniture artist | https://webbandgray.com | https://instagram.com/webbandgray | 2019 | Look out for our Margate sunset inspired candlesticks coming soon! | |
| Catherine | Hall | Painting #1BillionSkies | https://www.instagram.com/catherinehallart/ | https://www.facebook.com/cat.hall1/ | 2017 | I began painting our skies in 2015 and moved to Margate in 2017 – to see & make more views of our skies. Send me Your Sky (photo) and it may be painted as part of my series of paintings #1BillionSkies | |
| Catherine | Chinatree | multidisciplinary artist, large-scale painter | https://www.chinatree.me | https://www.instagram.com/catherinechinatree | |||
| Cecilia | Bonilla | Found image, sculpture, installation | https://ceciliabonilla.com | https://www.instagram.com/ceciliabonilla_studio/?hl=en-gb | 2018 | Currently working on a research based project fully funded by ACE grams | |
| Charlee M. | Piper | Printer, painter, and textile artist. | https://instagram.com/charleempiper | 2018 | I have three exhibitions coming up this year. 101 Social in March for POW. Joseph Wales in August for Margate Pride. The Shop Front in October/November for Trans Day of Remembrance. | ||
| Charlie | Russell | Ceramic Artist | https://instagram.com/charlierussell.studio | 1987 | I grew up in Margate and love it. I’m currently working in a collaborative exhibition with Gemma Cairney @sistxrhoodceramics and prepping for a November pop up in Ramsgate dates TBC | ||
| Charlotte | Wakefield | Textile Artist | https://www.wovenform.com/ | http://www.instagram.com/wovenform | 2023 | Working on my first hand weaving workshop in May at Kindred House in Margate, excited to meet more local people and absolutely loving living by the sea. Finding Margate a very inspiring place. | |
| Charlotte | Wright | Sign painter and gold leaf gilder | https://instagram.com/joeandcharlotte | 2021 | I love Margates creative and friendly community, our reason for moving here. I have painted a few signs in Margate and hopefully more to come, an exhibition one day too | ||
| Chase | Coley | Sound Artist, Sonic Scupltor | https://www.chasecoley.com | 2017 | I am a director at Crab Museum. I am a practising sound artist, sound recordist and experimental instrument builder, specialising in the creation of new innovative acoustic musical instruments. | ||
| Cherelle | Katrine Sappleton | Interdisciplinary Artist | https://www.cherellesappleton.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/cksappleton/ | 2022 | The wider creative community, creative organisations and independent galleries are phenomenal. ZIAH ZIAH’s Big Mars Energy at Quench on 23rd March 2024 | |
| Chiara | Williams | Painting and installation | https://www.chiarawilliams.com | https://www.instagram.com/chiara_williams | 2017 | I’m actively not exhibiting at the moment; instead working hard on development. I’m open to planning for more exhibition opportunities for 2025. Get in touch for a studio visit! | |
| Chris | Jack | Photography, Book, Print, Digital, Poetry | https://itsmrjack.com | https://www.instagram.com/itsmrjack_ | 2020 | I recently self-published a handmade photobook called Sanctuary. It is a site-specific work around Tivoli Woods, which used to be the main attraction in Margate before tastes shifted to the promenade. | |
| Chris | Vervain | Painter, mask maker, theatre practitioner | https://chrisvervainfineart.co.uk | https://www.instagram.com/chrisvervain/ | 2019 | Vibrant artistic community at The Margate School | |
| Chris F | Clark | Painter, collagist, | https://instagram.com/chrisfclark | 2019 | Next solo show: “Bohemia BC” at 101 Social, cliftonville, May 2024 | ||
| Christie | Drozdowski | Writer and Musician | https://www.christiedrozdowski.com | https://instagram.com/christiemystic | 2017 | It’s my husband’s hometown. I told him in 2013 we should move here so we can flourish as artists. He couldn’t see it, but I knew it. Look at us now. | |
| CJ | Mars | Drag Artist, Comedian, Producer | https://www.instagram.com/joylessperformer | 2015 | Originally from Canterbury, Margate was the key that opened my creativity in Drag, comedy and ultimately producing events. I won the inaugural title of Mx Margate under my stage name Joy Less. | ||
| Claire | Stained Glass Artist | https://www.studioorme.com | https://instagram.com/studioorme | 2016 | |||
| Claire | Attia | I am an interdisciplinary artist | http://instagram.com/attiaclaire | 2023 | I love that the people in Margate is so warm and welcoming. I am currently studying for my European MA at The Margate School. My next exhibit will be in Primark store window on the High Street. | ||
| Clayton | Irwin | Photographer | 2007 | ||||
| Clementine | Blue | Analogue visual artist and music maker | https://clementineblueart.com | https://instagram.com/clementine__blue | 2019 | I love the community of artists in Margate! I’m currently working on an audio-visual project exploring the relationship between the japanese koto harp and analogue synthesisers. | |
| Dan | Bass | Painter photographer film maker | https://www.danielbass.co.uk | https://www.instagram.com/studiodanbass | 1971 | Love the geography of Margate, it never fails to amaze, bemuse and delight. | |
| Dan | Scott | Artist and Musician | https://www.thedreambureau.co.uk | https://instagram.com/a.city.of.dreams | 2014 | I love the proximity of water, the ships, the sunsets, the people. I love getting away for a while, and then I always enjoy coming back, and the view down the main sands from the station. | |
| David | Earl | Caramicist, laser artist, painter, sculptor | 2012 | ||||
| Dylan | White | Drawing + Animation | https://www.ruralidyll.studio/ | https://www.instagram.com/ruralidyll/ | 2023 | Between art, illustration, animation and comics, I draw a graphic, repeated island motif channelling themes of environmentalism, pantheism and deep time. | |
| El | Shep | Ceramicist and painter/illustrator | https://instagram.com/elle.ehs | 2020 | I like how everything you need is on your doorstep, beautiful walks, places to meet people and the sunsets. No current exhibitions i’m pretty new to putting myself out there, hopefully one coming up | ||
| Elouise | Farley | Set Design and Fabrication, Art Direction | https://elouisefarley.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/ladywood___ | 2019 | Love all the DIY events and collaboration that goes on in Margate. | |
| Emily | Whitebread | Visual artist, atm analogue photography | https://emilywhitebread.co.uk | https://www.instagram.com/ifeelspace | 2017 | 2005 | I love the beaches in Thanet and they were a big reason for me returning home and being closer to family. |
| Emily | Slime | Artist, Chef, DJ | https://www.instagram.com/emilyslime__/ | 2020 | |||
| Emma | Price | Graphic designer and Illustrator | https://tinymaster.co.uk | https://instagram.com/tinymaster | 2017 | I’ve designed and illustrated books for the BBC and I work on a lot of comic books, creating logos and designing for international teams of creators and publishers such as DSTLRY and Image Comics. | |
| Felicity | Allen | Painter, writer, film-maker, curator | https://felicityallen.co.uk | https://www.instagram.com/doctrflick/ | 2013 | Acts of Creation: on Art and Motherhood, Hayward Gallery Touring, March 2024-June 2025. Residency at Turner Contemporary 2015. The Disoeuvre Household exhibitions 1 & 2, Roseville Ramsgate 2021-2022 | |
| Francesca | Ter-Berg | Music, performer, producer | https://francescaterberg.com | https://instagram.com/francescaterberg | 2019 | I perform concerts mostly; all over the world. Have done some performances and collaborations in Margate which I really enjoyed and hope to do more! | |
| Genetic Moo | Interactive artists | https://microworld.art | https://instagram.com/geneticmoo/ | 2012 | We make large scale interactive exhibitions across the UK in Museums and Galleries. | ||
| Geoffrey | Chambers | Painter, musician, outsider | https://geoffreychambers.com | https://www.instagram.com/geoffreychambersartist/ | 2018 | Margate is a place where I can ease some of the turmoil in me into the unbroken horizon of the sea. | |
| Grace | Saint | Deconstructed Christian Performance Film & 2D | https://gracesaint.com | https://www.instagram.com/grace__saint/ | 2023 | Shows since moving here: Dec Ratacombs in my personal caves, Jan Enstent at TMS, Feb Unfinished Art Show at Pie Factory – Looking for opportunities for grander performances | |
| Grace | Attlee | facilitator, artist, producer | https://graceattlee.com | 2018 | Love the silliness, being outdoors so much, access to sea and sky, being so close to friends, having mates from all age brackets, activism, acceptance of different stages of art practice | ||
| Hannah | Bingham | Textile artist | https://www.instagram.com/pilgrim_margate/?hl=en-gb | 2016 | After moving our sandal business here I’ve also gone back to my fine art roots and have developed my art practice alongside this. I’ve loved being in a creative hub and am inspired every day here. | ||
| Harry | Grundy | Sculptor, Photographer | https://www.instagram.com/harry_grundy/?hl=en | 2022 | Currently showing three works in Small Blue Thing at Unit 1 Gallery in Notting Hill, whilst pairs of dice, hand carved from sea chalk are being rolled by the tides at Joss Bay, Kent. | ||
| Heather | Johnson | Ink drawer/painter, mainly portrait/life | 2009 | I started practicing art in 2011 through adult Education in Thanet, ceramics too.Art collage was never an option when I was young. Never too late. I have just been part of an exhibition in Margate. | |||
| Heidi | Roberts | Illustrator | https://heidillustrates.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/heidillustrates/ | 2022 | Heidi (@heidillustrates) is an illustrator based in Margate. Her work explores her love of food and the human form, whilst capturing moments of tranquility and intimacy. | |
| Helen | Sabin | Abstract Artist | https://johnjacobsstudio.co.uk/helen | 2023 | I am in love with Margate, I have been wild and feral my whole life and this is the first time and first place I feel grounded…. .. I have two exhibitions coming up POW and Unfinished Art Show | ||
| Hibaq | Osman | Poet | https://www.hibaqosman.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/hbqosmn | 2022 | ||
| Ian | Parsons | Painter, Potter | http://ian-parsons.co.uk | https://www.instagram.com/ian_margate | 2014 | I love Margate and it’s supportive creative community. My own practice has taken a back seat to running Clayspace Studios, but I’ am now making time to paint, draw and think about exhibiting again. | |
| Imogen | Marshall | Painter and Curator | https://www.instagram.com/imogen_marshall_art | 2016 | I actively paint and I also run the Unfinished Art Show which is in its second year and creates a platform for local artists to join and share their work and process. | ||
| Jade | Spranklen | Illustration, animation, character & visuals | https://studiospranks.com | https://instagram.com/studiospranks | 2016 | ||
| Jas | Dhillon | Conceptual artist | https://jasdhillon.com | https://www.instagram.com/jasbir3 | 2015 | I got my first artist opportunity from PDC as part of Margate Now 2020. I am now one of two artists in residence at their HQ. An artist associate at OSE. And have an upcoming commission with CRATE. | |
| Jay | Rechsteiner | Multimedia narrative artist | http://www.jayrechsteiner.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/jayrechsteiner/ | 2017 | https://www.instagram.com/bad.painting.gallery/ | |
| Jayne | Wright | Ceramicist | https://jawceramics.com | https://instagram.com/jawceramics | 2021 | Margate is a creative hub full of people making it happen. I have been lucky to make The Mermaid Army and Thanet Tiles of Joy happen in this great town. | |
| Jemma | Cullen | Social practitioner | 2018 | I moved to Margate to become an associate at Open School East and currently run Arts in Ramsgate, a community art space on Ramsgate High Street. | |||
| Jemma | Channing | Drag / painter / textiles / curator /producer | https://jemmachanning.com | https://instagram.com/jemmachanning | 1985 | I paint daily, do drag occasionally, exhibit infrequently and run Festival of Cats biannually, but my day job is for an cultural development agency. I love Margates creative community! | |
| Jennifer | Hooper | Figurative painter, poetic realism | https://jenniferhooper.co.uk | https://instagram.com/jenniferhooperartist | 2018 | ||
| Jess | Hazell | Visual artist | https://jesshazellart.com | https://www.instagram.com/jesshazellart | 2023 | Life in Margate is so exciting yet really simple. Its a town that’s so full of life and creativity. I’m happy to call it home. I have exhibitions upcoming this year around Margate. | |
| Jess | Edwards | Writer/director | https://www.jsaedwards.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/jsaedwards/ | 2017 | Margate has the most wonderful energy in which to write. I am always inspired here. I am very grateful for the Queer and creative communities and the peace I have found here. | |
| Jessica | Jordan-Wrench | Live art background, now mainly text based | https://jjordanwrench.com | https://www.instagram.com/jjordanwrench/ | 2012 | Writing in the small gaps between kids and work and life. | |
| Jill | Pantony | Landscape artist and potter | https://www.instagram.com/jillpantony_art | 2002 | I paint, print, draw, collage and also play with clay. Nature, landscape and travel are my inspiration. | ||
| Jim | Biddulph | Artist, Designer and Writer | https://jimbiddulph.com | https://www.instagram.com/jimbidd | 2014 | Margate continues to offer new and interesting connections, which I’m all about in my work and personal life. I love sharing and communicating ideas and the town is the perfect base to do so from. | |
| Joao | Poppe Toulson | Sound Artist | https://joaopoppetoulson.com | 2024 | |||
| Joe | Baxter-Webb | game designer + narrative designer | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludogogue/ | https://twitter.com/_ludogogue | 1987 | I’ve worked in several videogame studios, as a uni lecturer, and on lots of experimental games and interactive stories. I would love to connect with anyone interested in collaborating on such things | |
| Julia Ellen | Lancaster | Ceramic Sculptor | https://juliaellenlancaster.com | https://instagram.com/juliaellenlancaster_ceramics/ | 2021 | Artist working across Kent and London | |
| Julie | Freeman | Artist – animation, sound, data, nature | https://translatingnature.org | https://www.instagram.com/juliefreeman_artist/ | 2015 | I work with real-time data and sound as a living art materials. Interested in natural systems and emergent tech to make large scale installations, online artworks and sound sculptures. | |
| Julie | Rafalski | Collage, drawing, photography | https://www.julierafalski.com | https://instagram.com/julie.rafalski | 2018 | Currently I’m exploring colour (this includes staring at the sky in Margate often) and am also working on a series of photographs about memory and my childhood experiences in Poland in the 80s. | |
| Julie | Caves | Painter Sculptor | https://juliecaves.com | https://instagram.com/julie_caves | 2014 | I have loved Margate from the first day I saw it on a stormy winter day. I still can’t believe that my studio is only a 10 walk from my house! You can find my work at The Lido Stores gallery. | |
| Julie | Whiffin | Ceramicist | https://instagram.com/juliewhiffincreates | 2002 | I work part time teaching pottery at Clayspace Studios and creating my own ceramic pieces. I have enjoyed selling my work at Turner Contemporary Ceramics Market. Margate creative vibe inspires me . | ||
| Kareem | Parkına-Brow | Poet, Visual Artist | https://instagram.com/parkinsbrown | 2022 | I have a solo show called Bougie Lanre’s Boulangerie touring a few places, and a pamphlet of poems coming out in June. | ||
| Karina | Cooppen | Illustrator, activist, jewellery design. | https://karainbow.cargo.site/ | https://www.instagram.com/karainbow | 2005 | Margate is where I grew up and will always have a special place in my heart. I am currently working on freelance and personal projects. | |
| Kasia | Molga | Hybrid: tech, media, digital, fine art | https://studiomolga.com | https://instagram.com/kasiamolga | 2018 | One of the project which carries pieces of Margate around the world is How to Make an Ocean, where I grew local algae from our local beach in my one tears | |
| Kate | Cohen | Multi-disciplenary | 2023 | Studying for Fine art MA at TMS | |||
| Kavel | Rafferty | Self taught multi media, painting collage | https://www.kavelrafferty.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/kavelrafferty | 2018 | Artist and Gallery owner, works with Margate Pride and POW Thanet. | |
| Kellie | Hogben | Artist working in paint, pen and textiles | https://linktr.ee/KellieHogben | https://www.instagram.com/hogbanana | 2014 | 2023 | Just submitted to PEG Whitstable, and plan to do Festival of Cats and Festival of Quilts too. Trying to suss out new home, studio space, and what to do next, now I’m not juggling quite so many plates. |
| Kim | Conway | Alternative Photography and multi media | https://linktr.ee/KimConwayStudio | https://www.instagram.com/kimeconway/ | 1965 | ||
| Kit | Griffiths | Artist Polymath | https://kitgriffiths.com | https://www.instagram.com/kit_griffiths | 2020 | I love that small town life means that people are not disposable, and you develop unexpected depth of relationships slowly. My exhibition ‘Delusions of Grandma’ is opening at Quench April 13th. | |
| Laura | Coates | Embroidery artist/ Illustrator | https://instagram.com/laura.ann.artist | 2020 | I work across a range of media, but specialise in bespoke embroidery mostly made to commission. I also sell at art fairs and pop ups , mostly in the Thanet area. I am also a picture framer. | ||
| Lee | Williams | Painter | https://leeswilliams99.wixsite.com/website | 2017 | |||
| Leigh | Clarke | Multidisciplinary Printmaker | https://leighclarkeworks.com | https://instagram.com/leighclarkeartist | 2014 | I work from my studio in CRATE, a beautiful old printworks behind the KFC. It is situated between the art traffic of the town and the reality of the everyday, which provides me with much inspiration. | |
| Leonie | Cameron | Sculptor, Knitter, Textile Artist, Writer | https://www.leoniecameron.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/leoniecameron.art | 2023 | I love Margate for its queer inclusivity and community! I currently run ‘Queer Knit’ (instagram: @queer.kniiit), a knit and craft club for LGBTQ+ people and allies! | |
| Lex | Fefegha | new media artist | https://lexfefegha.com | https://instagram.com/lexfefegha | 2024 | Here to really to get involved with the emerging art scene in Margate. I don’t know much but I am open. | |
| Liene | Steinberga | Installation, performance, film, photography | https://instagram.com/liene.steinberga | 2016 | |||
| Liz | Hope | Mixed Media | https://www.instagram.com/oohbettyboo | 2023 | Met Margate 13 years ago through my Canterbury Art teacher. Have keep coming back while living in Asia. Moved back to the UK in September to study ‘Still and Moving Images’ at The Margate School. | ||
| Lo Lo | No | Multidisciplinary, musician, drag | https://lolono.me | https://instagram.com/lo_lo_no_ | 2017 | Regular drag performances and occasional pop ups! Also a show in Margate radio every month | |
| Loïs | Gunn | Ceramicist and jeweller | https://loisgunn.com | https://www.instagram.com/Lois.gunn/ | 1985 | I love the sunsets in Margate best | |
| Louis | Palfrey | Socially engaged, access informed, composer | https://louispalfrey.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/mouthless_palfrey | 2013 | 2023 | I’m a composer, sound designer and facilitator, as well as a Co-Director of Neurodivergent Friends in Thanet, a CIC offering social and creative opportunities to Neurodivergent adults in Thanet. |
| Louise Frances | Smith | Multidisciplinary visual artist | https://louisefrancessmith.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/lou_frances/ | 2018 | 2023 | Living in Margate gave me time, space and opportunities to experiment in my work and take creative risks. The Thanet coastline has also been a huge source of inspiration to my work. |
| Luke | McLean | Artist & Illustrator | https://iamlukemclean.com | https://www.instagram.com/iamlukemclean | 2017 | Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. | |
| Maddy | Vian | Illustration | https://maddyvian.com | https://instagram.com/maddyology | 2015 | I grew up in Sandwich so I’ve always felt inspired by the sea. I love playing with colour and nostalgia in my work so Margate feels like a fitting home. | |
| Magz | Hall | Sound art, expanded radio art | https://magzhall.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/hallmagz | 2006 | coastal walks,, Elsewhere, range of art shows, the sky, the sea.my next group show Brewery Tap Folkestone March and expanded radio art lab in Bristol July | |
| Marie | Doinne | Playwright and screenwriter | https://mariedoinne.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/mariedoinne/ | 2019 | ||
| Mat | Pringle | Linocut Illustrator and Printmaker | https://matpringle.co.uk | 2017 | |||
| Max | Oliver | Land/seascape painter | https://maxoliver.co.uk | https://www.instagram.com/maxoliverartist/?hl=en | 2018 | I enjoy plein air painting by the sea and the interesting artistic community in margate. I have an exhibition of local scenes and seascapes opening at Salon gallery on Northdown rd on 23rd February | |
| Maximillian | Bixer | Street, illustration, print, painting | https://margateartprintingservice.com | https://www.instagram.com/maximillianboxer | 2011 | Run Margate Art Printing Service. The Margate School graduate and member Involved in collab exhibitions supporting local artists. | |
| Meera | Palia | Abstract Painter | https://www.meerapalia.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/meerapalia_art/ | 2023 | Recently moved here from London. Delighted to currently be having my first Margate exhibition in the window at The Shop Front (161 Northdown Road) as part of the Power of Women Art Trail. | |
| Megan | Metcalf | Illustrator, painter and collage artist | https://meganmetcalfstudio.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/meganmetcalfstudio | 2017 | ||
| Melanie | King | Sustainable Analogue Photographer | https://melaniek.co.uk | https://instagram.com/melaniekatking | 2018 | I love the combination of natural beauty, critically engaged artworks and the sense of community. | |
| Melinda | Bronstein | Musician, Artist and Photographer | https://www.instagram.com/melinda_bronstein/ | 2019 | Margate has given me space to really focus! Current activities are on my solo Experimental music, psych rock band Spume, and intuitive photography. | ||
| Mellissa | Monsoon | Sculptor, collaborator in science, ceramicist | https://mmonsoon.com | https://www.instagram.com/mellissamonsoonartist | 2017 | I love the variety and celebration of art in Margate, exhibition upcoming at the Pie Factory in Margate called Resilience, 11th-15th April | |
| Mia | Pollak / Signs by S&K | Signwriter, gilding and glass artist | https://themargatesignwriter.uk | https://instagram.com/signsbysandk | 2016 | Great supportive community and opportunities to get involved. A place where you can test ideas and experiment. | |
| Michael | Goodson | Illustrator & graphic designer | https://michaelgoodson.co.uk | https://www.instagram.com/littlegoodson/ | 2014 | Creating small stories from the periphery, mostly online with some small group exhibitions planned for 2024. | |
| Nicholas | Mortimer | Socially engaged practice, sound, performance | https://postworkerstheatre.com | https://www.instagram.com/postworkerstheatre | 2013 | I enjoy the community of creatives in Margate which enables a network of support, new connections and diverse influences for my own practice and life. | |
| Nicola | Lebon | I work as a ceramicis and i also paint. | https://nicolalebon.com | http://www.instagram/nicolalebonart | 2013 | Margate has a great energy and is an exciting place to live and work. I am taking part in the Margate Ceramic market on 23rd of march. | |
| Octavia | Bright | Author and broadcaster | https://www.octaviabright.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/octavia.bright/ | 2018 | 2018 | The paperback of my book This Ragged Grace comes out in June, and it has a chapter about my time in Margate, featuring transcendence in the Walpole tidal pool, cliff poetry and lots of icy saltwater. |
| Ondrej | Benes | Painter | https://instgram.com/ondrej844 | 2022 | |||
| Pam | Tait | Costume designer, textile artist, patchworker | https://www.instagram.com/taitpam | 2021 | Getting to know Margate has been a slow business thanks to the pandemic but I’m loving it | ||
| Patrick | Lears | Sculptor/Painter | https://patrick-lears.squarespace.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/patrick_lears/ | 2021 | Jumping off (blindly) the springboards of assemblage, sculpture and painting to describe harmonic relationships in an expanded, playful practice. Solo exhibition at The Lido Stores in April 2024 | |
| Paul | Hazelton | Sculptor and mixed media artist | https://paulhazelton.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/pahazelton | 1962 | I love the sea, sky and finding stuff washed up or from junk shops, good food and art. I’m currently showing with England & Co https://www.englandgallery.com/autres-choses/ | |
| Paul | Firbank | Artist designer fabricator | https://theragandboneman.co.uk | https://instagram.com/theragandbonemanuk | 2013 | Working on a chair for Morgan made from bits of their cars, a season of trophies including the MotoGP | |
| Phil | Coy | artist and filmmaker | https://philcoy.info | https://www.instagram.com/philcoy_/ | 2014 | awake to sunrise in Ramsgate, work all day in studio, then ride across cauliflower field island to watch the sunset in Margate >> ‘Grit’ Film launch https://cementfields.org/projects/phil-coy-grit/ | |
| Pj | H | Jewellery designer and maker | 2017 | Independent designer and maker of costume jewellery, teaching within U3a groups. Social Groups of over 55 yr old people maintaining dexterity in hands and cognitive skills. | |||
| Polly | Nayler | I am an actor, writer and director. | 2016 | I was inspired by the landscape of Margate which features in my first short film. I will be directing a one man show later in the year which will be performed in Inishbofin, Ireland and Margate. | |||
| Rachelle | Francis | Textile artist | https://www.instagram.com/with_and_without_diana | 2018 | I recently delivered an art/mental health project – sharing the hidden drawings of my late mum Diana in a book/workshops; posthumously exhibiting her art and my textiles in poignant conversation | ||
| Raymond | Antrobus | Poetry, Nonfiction, Spoken Word, Teacher | https://raymondantrobus.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/raymond_antrobus/ | 2024 | grassroots creative communities, sea calm | |
| Rebecca | Strickson | Illustrator | https://rebeccastrickson.com | https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_strickson_illustration/ | 2019 | I’m a person who likes making stuff and a mess. I i feel I’ve found the place i’ve been looking for all my life in Margate, a wonderful community, and a strange messy town. | |
| Rebecca | Elves | Drawings and ceramics | https://rebeccaelves.com | https://instagram.com/rebeccaelves | 2018 | Based at Limbo, I’m entangling myself in accidental coil pots and drawing on the walls | |
| Rebekah | Lidwell | Illustrator and facilitator | https://instagram.com/rebekahlidwell | 2020 | Inspired by the patterns of landscape and bioforms | ||
| Ronn | Beattie | Mixed Media & Ceramic Sculptor | https://ronnbeattie.com | https://www.instagram.com/ronnbt | 2020 | Exhibited in The Pharmacy Gallery, Old Margatr during Covid, joined the Print Workshop in Margate, feel very at home in the creative buzz of Margate | |
| Roxane | Attard | Session Stylist | https://www.sisterjoansalon.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/roxy___hair | |||
| Roy | Eastland | Drawing | https://royeastland.wordpress.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/royeastland/ | 1964 | Currently exhibiting in the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize (touring) and Anima-Mundi gallery in St Ives, Cornwall. Teaching Life Drawing. | |
| Russell | Chater | Artist (primarily painting) | https://www.russellchater.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/russellchater/ | 2017 | Display; concealment; the gaze; transitional states: the spiritual; the sexual; the (art)historical – the autobiographical. Upcoming show: ‘Dirty Linen’, 26/07 – 1/08/24, Crate Project Space, Margate | |
| Samuel | George | Contemporary concept artist | https://samuelgeorge.ch | https://www.instagram.com/samuelgeorg.e | 2023 | Margate is an incredible haven of artists and has a huge queer network, defiantly the place to be atm | |
| Sandra | Hampton | Paintings, Drawings and Photography | https://sandraart4all.co.uk | https://instagram.com/sandra_art4all | 2020 | Supporting Artist’s sinse 2016, who are Deaf and or Autistic. Benifitting grately from exhibiting in Margate since 2020. We hold our sucessful major summer show at the Margate School every August. | |
| Sara | Trillo | Sculptor and walking artist | https://saratrillo.co.uk | https://instagram.com/saratrillo | 2015 | Love the energy and sense of community | |
| Sarah | Daly | Ceramicist , Composer | https://sarah-daly.com | https://www.instagram.com/sarah.daly.ceramics/ | 2016 | Making pottery influenced by the lines on the horizon. | |
| Seb | Reilly | Writer, Author, Poet | https://sebreilly.com | https://twitter.com/seb_reily | 1984 | Editor of Seaside Gothic | |
| Shelly | Crowley | Artist – Watercolour, lino print, collage | https://www.instagram.com/cowboyshell/ | 2021 | Love the energy, creativity and inclusivity of Margate and the beautiful beaches and every changing sky. Current show at Store Collective on Hawley St all March, plus collage up in Bulls Head. | ||
| Shelly | Grotto | Drag performer | https://instagram.com/shellygrotto | 2015 | Shelly Grotto is an ornate subterranean drag queen. The art I make is multidisciplinary, DIY and hyper local. I use my body as a place to explore gender & publicly centre queerness (& silliness). | ||
| Sofie | Dodgson | Comic Book Creator, Art Director, Designer | https://sofiedodgson.com | https://instagram.com/diemortal | 2015 | ||
| Sonia | McNally | visionary artist, painter, performance, poet | https://soniamcnally.co.uk | https://www.instagram.com/soniamcnallyartist/ | 2023 | Look here for my latest news https://www.soniamcnally.co.uk/ Love The Margate School – currently on the Still & Moving Image Course | |
| Sue | Turner | Ceramicist | https://Etsy.com/shop/QuirkyMakers | https://instagram.com/Sueturnerceramics | 1998 | I found a love of ceramics in Margate. Pottery is my therapy, a form of escapism but also a way to express my creativity. I love making all things mini and new challenges to constantly evolve. | |
| Tim | Topple | Photographer | http://www.timtopple.com | https://instagram.com/timtopple | 2017 | ||
| Tindara | Sidoti-McNary | Artist and Filmmaker | https://www.instagram.com/olivemcdoti/ | 2018 | I make films and installations and am also a Co-Director of Osborne and What; we will soon be producing a book of our previously touring arts council funded show This Is What The Menopause Looks Like. | ||
| Tobias von Pepper | Ross | Figurative, abstact, surreal, painter | https://instagram.com/tobias.ross | 2023 | The shoreline. The general layout of the town. The fact there are so many creative people in such a small town and so many shows going on right at my doorstep is a real treat. | ||
| Tony | Westcliff | songwriter, comic, and event organizer | https://linktr.ee/tonywestcliff | https://www.instagram.com/tony_westcliff/ | 1987 | ||
| Trix | Newham | Ceramicist | https://luxpottery.co.uk | https://instagram.com/@luxpottery | 2017 | hander show at Pie Factory Oct 9-15th 2024 | |
| Twinkle | Troughton | Contemporary painter | https://twinkletroughton.co.uk | https://www.instagram.com/twinkletroughton/ | 2014 | I’m currently studying for an MA in Fine Art at City & Guilds in London, and I am also working on some paintings towards a solo event at Mori Mori as part of POW Thanet ’24 | |
| Vincent | Hawkins | Painter | 2024 | Up and coming Royal Watercolour Society Open – London. ‘Debunked’ group show Terrace Gallery London.’Anecdote Of The Jar’ at Soundpoint Gallery, London. Invited Judge- this year’s Open | |||
| Vivienne | Schadinsky | Science based environmental artist | https://vivienneschadinsky.com | https://www.instagram.com/vivienneschadinsky/ | 2024 | 2024 | I did a one month artist residency at the Kindred House. I worked on research & painting seaweed. Why it is an important future food, human & planetary health and what climate challenges it faces. |
| Zara | Olk | Poetry | https://instagram.com/sha.manic | 1998 | I run Hivemind, one of the longest running open mic nights in Margate – I mostly write about small birds, the apocalypse, and gender dysphoria | ||
| Zoe | De Caluwé | multidisciplinary artist, sculptor, painting | https://www.decaluwe.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/caluwez/ | 2023 |
Producers and Curators 2024
| First name | Surname | Website | Practice | Year of Arrival | Year Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris | Snelson | https://www.tootlesandnibs.co.uk | Theatre and events producer particularly for children and young people | 2015 | |
| Christian | McGuire | https://www.clubhouse-collective.co.uk | A freelance creative producer, focusing on strategy, management and creative direction | 2023 | |
| Christine | Pettet | Art for All worked with many local schools and organisations Art for All gallery was a friendly inclusive space,where people could come along enjoy themselves and be creative. | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Gaëtan | Gauthier | https://www.instagram.com/sirdegauthier/ | Personally curating exhibitions for emerging artists while uplifting LGBTQIA+ Black/Brown voices at MARGATE BLACK PRIDE (Founder/Curator).Promoting inclusivity, empowerment, intersectional dialogue. | 2015 | |
| Martha | Rumney | https://www.instagram.com/mm_rumney/?hl=en-gb | Manage live events, produce independent shows, write DYCPs | 2023 | |
| Mikey | Williams | https://twistedtimemachine.com | I’m an event producer | 2020 | |
| Rachel | Connelly | I have 25 years experience working with artists to create events, exhibitions, projects in communities, and for institutions such as Frieze, Turner Contemporary, Whitstable Biennale, Estuary Festival. | 2016 | ||
| Sam | Furness | https://www.channeltwelve.co.uk/ | Conceptual artist, cultural producer and founder of Channel Twelve. I design experiences (talks, workshops & Quests) that help people explore their creativity & curiosity. https://instagram.com/saaamfurness | 2023 | |
| Sue | Pitman | https://instagram.com/suepitman50 | After a career as a photographic stylist and creative director i’m now painting and producing my own shows | 2019 | |
| Trish | Scott | https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/trish-scott | Artist/educator/researcher/curator | 2015 |
Arts Organisations 2024
| First name | Surname | Website | Practice | Year of Arrival | Year Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK | Jan Ryan (Director) | https://www.arkcliftonville.com/ | Rehearsal and performance space | 2020 | |
| Arts Education Exchange | Ollie Briggs | https://www.artsedex.org | Arts Education Exchange is a charity based in Margate that provides alternative, creative education for young people. | 2018 | |
| Blue Whip | Zoe De Caluwé | https://www.bluewhip.co.uk/ | Blue Whip is an artist-run organisation that is dedicated to supporting non-binary and women sculptors through visibility and community. It mainly operates online with some in-person events. | 2023 | |
| Bon Volks | Ross Walker | https://www.bonvolks.com/ | Bon Volks is a non-profit arts organisation, which operates in the spirit of common care and collective organising and provides affordable workspaces to creative practitioners. | 2015 | |
| Clayspace Studios | Ian Parsons, Bridget McVey, Violet Shaw | https://clayspace.org.uk | Clayspace is a not-for-profit social enterprise offering professional ceramics studio space and teaching facilities for the whole community. | 2015 | |
| Ekko Audio | Sammy Goss | https://linktr.ee/ekko_audio | A record label that creates and curates electronic music, listening spaces and sound art installations. Releases and performances feature a multitextured mix of dark, organic and mystical sounds. | 2023 | |
| Joseph Wales Studios | Heidi Rogers | https://josephwales.co | 7 artist studios 1 exhibition space | 2017 | |
| Kill Me Now Gallery | Luke McLean | https://www.killmenowgallery.com | Gallery and shop featuring local artists on Margate high street. | 2018 | |
| Limbo | David Price and Sara Trillo | https://limboarts.co.uk | We have ten studios and a project space which is primarily for the use of studio holders but is sometimes available for rent. | 2003 | |
| Liminal Gallery | Louise Fitzjohn | https://www.liminal-gallery.com | Though the smallest bricks-and-mortar contemporary gallery in the UK, Liminal Gallery presents the diverse and resonant voices of today’s artists from across the UK and Ireland. | 2021 | |
| Lovelys | Caroline Nuttall (Lovely) | https://www.lovelysgallery.co.uk | Lovelys is a fourth generation run family business located on Northdown Road, Cliftonville. We are a bespoke picture framers, contemporary art gallery & art materials shop. | 1891 | |
| Margate Arts Club | Amy Redmond | https://margatepride.org.uk | An annual festival rally and parade | 2016 | |
| Margate Black Pride | Gaëtan Gauthier (Founder / Curator) | https://www.instagram.com/margateblackpride | Margate Black Pride. Community organisation. Celebrating LGBTQIA+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern-descent in Margate, Thanet, Kent and beyond. | 2022 | |
| Margate Pride | Mia Pollak & Amy Redmond – Directors | https://www.margatepride.org.uk | Margate Pride is an arts and culture-led Pride. Margate Pride envisions a world where all LGBTQIA+ people live safely, joyfully and openly as our whole selves in the communities we call home. | 2015 | |
| Open School East | Polly Brannan | https://openschooleast.org/ | Open School East is a free, independent art school and community space that focuses on collective learning through the arts. | 2013 | |
| Park Press | https://www.park-press.net | Risograph print press | 2020 | ||
| Process Arts Festival – (Margate Caves) | Tilly Agnew | https://www.processartsfestival.com | We are an Free Family Arts Festival on 13th & 14th April at the Margate Caves. We aim to reach young people from all backgrounds in our community. Sparking the urge to create and passion for making. | 2023 | |
| Quench Gallery | Guy Oliver, Lindsey Mendick & Gemma Pharo | https://www.quenchgallery.co.uk | Quench is a project space & gallery aiming to give artists an opportunity to develop new work. We are a not-for-profit venture. We hold live events & provide arts education for local young people. | 2021 | |
| The Lido Stores | Kristen Healy | https://www.thelidostores.com | Contemporary Gallery with a strong emphasis on painting- Gallery 1 features a salon hang of resident artists. Gallery 2 features rotating group and solo exhibitions throughout the year. | 2021 | |
| Turner Contemporary | Clarrie Wallis, Director & Katie Barber, Head Of Marketing & Communications | https://turnercontemporary.org | 5 exhibition spaces, 3 performance spaces, shop, cafe | 2011 | |
| Well Projects | George Harding | https://www.wellprojects.xyz | Gallery and Publishers | 2019 | |
| Where Else? | Sammy Clarke | https://www.whereelse.live | A not-for-profit music venue with a focus on championing the musical pursuits of the grassroots music scenes locally, nationally and internationally. | 2018 |