Meet: Fused glass artist Dreya Bennett
Meet fused glass artist Dreya Bennett as we look forward to welcoming her and her glass fusing skills to the Bay for our next Artist Residency.
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Artist in Residence Programme
A quick taster of what’s been created here so far… and an invitation to be part of our future residency programme
Over the last few years, we’ve collaborated with several different artists who have used our coastal location and community as an inspiring environment and springboard for their work.
Our guests (and their dogs) have proved to be interesting muses, while the changing weather, light and perspectives have allowed our artists to play with – and expand – different ideas, techniques and feelings during their time here.
Applications are now closed
From Nina Brooke’s plein air painting and aerial angles; to abstract artist Jethro Jackson capturing some of Watergate’s energy and emotions; to illustrator Becca Hall and soundscape musician Joe Kirby, our artists have created all sorts of pieces from their residencies.
These include a collectors’ poster of Watergate Bay, a series of large format abstract paintings of kitesurfers, a sunset exhibition, a Dogs of Watergate Bay zine, how to draw films, guest workshops, soundscapes and performances.
We’re now opening up our residency programme to everyone, and look forward to a diverse range of ideas and applications…
What we offer
In return, we offer a four-night stay with space and flexibility to work in the hotel, its outside spaces, and – of course – on the beach. We appreciate that each artist is different and can work with you on your ideas.
Applications are now closed
Discover our artists
Listen to our musician in residence: Joe Kirby
Listen to Joe Kirby's piece of music composed during his residency at Watergate Bay in November 2023.
Read moreArtist in residence: Reflections with Becca Hall
Find out about Becca's residency at Watergate Bay and learn how to draw your own dogs at home with her video tutorial.
Read moreMeet: Pianist Joe Kirby
Our first musician-in-residence kicks off between 16 - 19 November. We caught up with pianist, Joe Kirby ahead of his residency.
Read moreArtist in residence: Jethro Jackson
Our Cornish artist in residence, Jethro Jackson, created a series of work inspired by kitesurfers, footsteps in the sand and the rugged coastline 'Four days in September'.
Read moreNina Brooke - artist in residence
Local seascape artist Nina Brooke took up residency at Watergate Bay in September, sketching and painting in various spaces around the hotel and on the beach.
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