Artful Collective Discover the finest contemporary art and craft produced by Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire artists and makers.

We’re bringing together the best creative talent from Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset to help you source handcrafted products, find creative workshops and support small businesses.

Our curated directory of contemporary artists and makers are handpicked for their quality and professionalism.

Artful Collective Artists and Makers

Artful Collective is a creative group of artists and makers based in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset

Artful Collective are a vibrant community of independent artists and makers who come together to celebrate creativity in all its forms.  Our Artists Directory features the work of our members.  The work created is a diverse range of beautiful handmade art, whether it be, original paintings, handcrafted sculptures, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glass, wood, from limited-edition prints to upcycled art, all designed with passion and purpose. We provide a space for emerging talent as well as established artists, giving our audience access to unique art that can’t be found anywhere else.

Handmade and Unique Gifts

Whether you are looking for a one of a kind bespoke commissioned piece or handmade luxury item, the work of the Artful Collective members provide a wealth of possibilities to choose from. Each of our artists and makers create with thought, care and skill to produce truly special gifts.

A vibrant group of artists and makers learning together in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset

At Artful Collective we strive to build connections and foster a sense of community amongst our members. From craft fairs to art exhibitions and interactive workshops, we offer multiple ways for our group to work and learn from each other.

Through our membership we offer regular opportunities for artist networking, learning and creative development. Connecting regularly with like minded people provides us with the opportunity to learn from each other and share advice, and experience.

Each month we host a meet up for our members, sometimes online, sometimes in person. Past events have included workshops with guest experts on topics including SEO, Marketing, and approaching galleries, ‘Drop in & Draw’ socials and visits to studios and exhibitions.

Find out more about what our Membership has to offer by clicking here.

Corporate Creative Workshops with Artful Collective

From one-hour creative workouts to full day experiences, our artist-led workshops for businesses encourage employee wellbeing and mental health.

Find out more and enquire via our Corporate Creative Workshop Page 

Exhibitions and Events…

We seek out and create opportunities for artists to exhibit, sell and teach, and support them with promotion and business development.  You can view work of our members and meet the artists and makers themselves at any of our annual craft events in Hampshire.  

The craft revival is here to stay. We know that more and more people are looking to shop small and support local artisan businesses. Our events our a great opportunity for you to do this.

Our Community Values

Artful Collective is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC). As such we are committed to reinvesting any profits we make to increase the opportunities, promotion and support we offer for artists in our community.