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May 28, 2026

Art fairs worth visiting this Summer

Summer is fast approaching and bright sunny days bring a new selection of Art Fairs and events to visit across Derbyshire and beyond. Find out where some of our Affiliate Members will be showcasing their work this month, get the dates in your diary and plan your picnics because it’s looking like a great month ahead!

 

Little Ivy Designs 

I have a run of flower and garden shows this summer that I thought I’d share!

I’ll be taking a few furniture pieces and lots of upcycled home decor work inspired by British botanicals and wild spaces. 

Here are the events and page links : 

Chatsworth Garden and Plant Fair  – 5 – 7 June 

www.chatsworth.org/events/garden-and-plant-fair/ 

 

 

Belvoir Castle Flower and Plant Show – 11 & 12 July

www.belvoircastle.com/event/ 

 

 

Derbyshire Flower and Garden Show – 29 & 30 August 

www.derbyshireflowerandgardenshow.co.uk/ 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Perkins 

Sarah Perkins will be heading out to Bonsall and Derby this month to take part in the Six Streets Art Trail and the Bonsall Arts Trail. Her locations for both of these trails are below so make sure you pop over and say hello if you’re planning on visiting.  

Bonsall Arts Trail – 20 – 21 June – Venue – Bonsall primary school, Church St, DE4 2AE 

Bonsall Arts Trail — A new exciting Arts Trail for Derbyshire artists

 

Six Streets Arts Trail – 27 – 28 June – Venue – Markeaton primary school, Bromley street, DE22 1HL 

Six Streets

 

Steph Trethowan  

Affiliate member Steph Trethowan is also exhibiting at Bonsall Arts Trail and Six Street Arts, At both events, Steph will be showing some of her recent work and a range of limited edition prints. A week later, you can find Steph at the Six Streets Arts Trail in Derby on June 27 – 28. Organised by ex tenant at Banks Mill Stevie Davies. 

Steph will be based at the Highfield Clinic in Kedleston Road together with fellow affiliate member Zaza Lewis.