Tom Cross was well known as a painter, teacher and writer. He exhibited his work regularly after graduating from The Slade (mid 1950s) as well as holding a number of educational positions culminating in Principal of Falmouth School of Art (1976 – 1987). Following retirement from Falmouth, he continued to write, lecture and paint. One of his most important achievements was the publication of ‘Painting the Warmth of the Sun’ (first published 1984) a book about the St Ives Modernist period that helped prepare the ground for the founding of the Tate Gallery in St Ives (opened 1993). This exhibition brings together for the first time in several years paintings and prints covering the artist’s career from his time at The Slade to the late Helford River paintings. The exhibition coincides with The St Ives September Festival (11 – 25 Sept)

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Easter opening: Fri 2nd (11 – 5pm) | Sat 3rd (10 – 6pm) | Sun 4th (11 – 5pm) | Mon 5th (11 – 5pm)
Normal opening: (10 – 6pm)

An exhibition of sculpture, paintings and works on paper by British artists working in the second half of the 20th Century. The exhibition focuses particularly on 1950s, 60s and 70s abstraction. Artists involved include: Robert Adams, Frank Beanland, Denis Bowen, Michael Canney, Maurice Cockrill, Tom Cross, Robyn Denny, Roy Turner Durrant, Bernard Farmer, Terry Frost, William Gear, Paul Huxley, Henry Inlander, William Newcombe, Kenneth Rowntree, John Milne, Edward Rogers, Aubrey Williams, Brian Willsher and others.

This exhibition celebrates the strong connection between the rich artistic heritage of Falmouth and the formation of Falmouth Art School (now University College Falmouth).

The exhibition includes major artists such as: Ray Atkins, Trevor Bell, Sandra Blow, Susan Boafo, Laurie Burt, Prunella Clough, Tom Cross, Tom Early, Michael Finn, Sir Terry Frost, Francis Hewlett, Kurt Jackson, Robert Jones, Richard Long, Danny Markey, Lee Miller, Antony Penrose and Sir Roland Penrose.