PAW 2025: 24 May – 8 June

Thank you for a fabulous PAW 2024! 

What an incredible Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW) Festival we’ve had this year! We hope you enjoyed the vibrant and diverse range of artwork, concerts, other events, and creative activities on offer.

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This year, we showcased an incredible array of talent, featuring over 100 local artists, creatives, and international musicians. Our Festival hub, Rollington Barn, and over 30 open studios attracted thousands of visitors from near and far, all eager to immerse themselves in the Festival’s buzzing atmosphere and creative energy. Read more about our 2024 Festival here.

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Our Latest News:

June 19, 2024

PAW 2024 Festival Highlights

What an incredible Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW) Festival we’ve had this year! We hope you enjoyed the vibrant and diverse range of artwork, concerts, other events, and creative activities on offer. This year, we showcased an incredible array of talent, featuring over 100 local artists, creatives, and international musicians. Our Festival hub, Rollington Barn, and over 30 open studios attracted thousands of visitors from near and far, all eager to immerse themselves in the Festival’s buzzing atmosphere and creative energy. … Read more


May 16, 2024

A Journey Through Creativity: From Pop-Ups and Open Studios to World Class Music

This article originally featured in Dorset Magazine. At the heart of the Festival lies a vibrant spectrum of artistic expression, each stroke, sculpture, and creation tells a story. As visitors embark on this year’s Festival trail – between May 25 – June 9 – they are not merely observers but participants in a vibrant, enriching experience, where every step unveils new insights, sparks fresh perspectives, and kindles a sense of inspiration.  Begin your journey at Rollington Barn (near Corfe Castle) … Read more


March 18, 2024

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival Delighted to Welcome The Lulworth Estate as Main Sponsor for 2024 Festival

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival is thrilled to announce that The Lulworth Estate will be its main sponsor for this year’s festival (25 May – 9 June). As a Festival dedicated to showcasing the incredible talent and creativity within the Purbeck area, we couldn’t be happier to have the support of The Lulworth Estate. We are delighted that they will be supporting our mission to foster a vibrant and diverse arts scene that inspires, engages, and uplifts our community, particularly young … Read more


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