Devon arts & culture
Cook work fetches record £69,600
A work by Beryl Cook has been sold for £69,600, the highest price paid for one of her paintings at auction.
Tavistock author scoops coveted book prize
A Tavistock author who took more than 20 years to complete a book has won a prestigious award.
Plymouth student embarks on European art tour
University of Plymouth student Gary Cedeira is embarking on the journey of a lifetime this summer encouraged by the win of a top art award, writes Natasha Heard.
Theatre plans move forward
Specialist architects will prepare concept and design work for a brand new community theatre and arts centre serving Teignmouth.
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 Cook work fetches record £69,600A work by Beryl Cook has been sold for £69,600, the highest price paid for one of her paintings at auction. |
 Theatre plans move forwardSpecialist architects will prepare concept and design work for a brand new community theatre and arts centre serving Teignmouth. |
 Award-winning artist to exhibit at Eden this summerA 1960 VW Westfalia camper with surfboards and wetsuits trailing out of the back will take its place among the exotic plants of Eden's Mediterranean Biome this summer. |
 Leach Pottery opens after £1.7m revampThe Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, officially re-opens after undergoing a £1.7m transformation. |
 Revealing an artistic sideArt is certainly not dead: South Devon artist Kate Marshall is doing more than her fair share of exposure to bring art to the nation. |
 Westcountry's 'West End'A visit to the theatre can be a magical experience – here we pick three Westcountry houses that are well worth a visit. |
 New arts building puts city on the mapPlymouth University's impressive new £36m arts and community building has helped to put the city on the cultural map. |
 Tavistock author scoops coveted book prizeA Tavistock author who took more than 20 years to complete a book has won a prestigious award. |
 Plymouth student embarks on European art tourUniversity of Plymouth student Gary Cedeira is embarking on the journey of a lifetime this summer encouraged by the win of a top art award, writes Natasha Heard. |
 Art culture thriving in CornwallThe Tate St Ives continues to thrive, presenting modern and contemporary art which is often created in or associated with Cornwall. |
Revealing an artistic sideArt is certainly not dead: South Devon artist Kate Marshall is doing more than her fair share of exposure to bring art to the nation. |
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Holland to host two years of unprecedented art events
In 2009 and 2010, the four largest cities in Holland will participate in a large-scale art and cultural event called 'Holland Art Cities'.
Leach Pottery opens after £1.7m revamp
The Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, officially re-opens after undergoing a £1.7m transformation.
Art 'supermarket' opens up accessibility
A new website has launched aiming to bring fine art to the living room of your average household.
The world's most expensive paintings
A masterpiece by American painter Jackson Pollock is the world's most expensive painting.
London's top 10 musicals
Take a look at the 10 brightest and best shows currently wowing audiences on London's stages.
Pinault still tops art world power list
Francois Pinault has been named the most powerful person in contemporary art by ArtReview magazine.
German violinist scoops prestigious award
German violinist Julia Fischer has been crowned artist of the year at the 2007 Gramophone Awards.
Anne Enright claims Booker title
Irish author Anne Enright has won this year's coveted Man Booker Prize for her book The Gathering.
McCarthy and Rogers scoop top book award
Authors Cormac McCarthy and Byron Rogers are the winners of the 2007 James Tait Black Memorial Book Prize.
Deathly Hallows tops Harry Potter poll
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final Harry Potter book, has been crowned the fans' favourite, a survey finds.
Australian wins coveted comedy award
Australian comedian Brendon Burns has scooped the coveted if.comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Mel Smith to star in Hairspray musical
Leading comedian, director and actor Mel Smith will make his West End debut in the musical Hairspray.
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