St Monans Festival 2026

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September

All weekend Events Open Houses

Open Houses 2026

Names in key link to more info on artists. Addresses link to Google Maps.

Festival venues

 1  Town Hall

 2  Church Hall

 3  Masonic Hall

 4  Cafe Malo

 5  15 Queen Margaret St.

 6  Seaspray, 32 West End

 7  West Shore Gallery

 8  Heritage Collection

 9  Giddy Gannet

 10  Camera Museum

 11  East Pier Smokehouse

 12  Mair / MUGA

 13  Bowling Club

 14  Serenity Garden


Busking spots


Artists

1 Braehead – Liz & Catherine Cairney

Mother and daughter have joined forces to bring natural skincare and beautiful ceramics to the festival. Liz from Greenloft Naturals uses Scottish wild Botanicals in her skincare range and her own blends of essential oils are offered in a variety of mediums to offer a true Aromatic experience. Using only natural elements is important to her and goes beyond creating vegan products that can often have artificial chemical colourants etc. Her daughter Catherine found her love of pottery when looking to explore her own creativity outside her then work in the TV creative industry. She loves the ever-evolving learning process and the element of play that clay brings. She loves experimenting with different forms, textures and glaze colour combinations, rarely making two pieces the same.

9a Braehead – Mary McDonald

Mary is an artist with a confident free and expressive handling of paint. With an ability to celebrate life, colour and energy from observing the landscape or domestic still life. She comfortably balances subject and abstraction.

Based near Helensburgh in the west of Scotland her appreciation of skies and the rhythm of water to shoreline is a familiar, much loved, subject.

Born in Edinburgh in 1977 she studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, graduating in 2000, she then worked in commercial design for a number of years. Since becoming a full time artist Mary has exhibited widely and shows regularly with wonderful galleries in Scotland and England.

11 King David Street – Shelagh Lamb

Using her own photo images and sketches, Shelagh paints small pictures of birds, buildings and the natural world. The hope is that a tiny moment in time is encapsulated in each image, a small story told.

11 King David Street – Judith A. Livingston

Judith trained as a 3D designer, and, before retiring, worked as a Craft and Design and Art Teacher, and as a freelance furniture restorer. Her artwork mainly features floral and landscape subjects.

26 BraeheadAvril Neagle

Avril’s artwork is inspired by her surroundings in the beautiful East Neuk of Fife. She produces linoprints, and paintings, paper cuts and pastel drawings in her studio in St Monans.

5 Inverie Street – Dora Kitching, Charlie Marsh & Irene Weller

Charlie Marsh:
Photographer and film maker interested in the local beauty of the East Neuk and specialised in golf photography. Showcasing prints for purchase and local media projects.

Dora Kitching:
St Monans based artists focussed on exploring the curiosities and oddities of the natural world through different media, including lino prints and sketches/illustrations as well as acrylic and oil paintings.

Irene Weller:
Irene Weller (@mossybranches) is a Dundee-based illustrator and ceramicist who makes mugs, plates, prints, and stickers rooted in a love of nature and folklore. 

50 Newark Street – Karen Lindsay, Julie Ramage & Carol Duff

Take on it.
Neuk and Cranny Range from decoupage to seaside art,up cycled furniture,vintage clothes and shoes. There will be live music and a roof top cafe. Joining Karen this year are her friends Julie Ramage who will exhibit expressive psychological art and Carol Duff who’s style of art is mixed media.

The Auld KirkAnne Barclay

Anne Barclay’s oil paintings explore the atmosphere of coastal landscapes. She focuses on creating a strong sense of place using layered surfaces to evoke the energy and calm of the sea.

The Auld Kirk – Brett Watson

Inspired by the Scottish country side and coastal life of Fife, my print work seeks to explore the reduction of form, line and colour to produce images which aspire to authentic mark making and emotional range.

The Auld Kirk – Umlungu

Umlungu (M-lung-gu)

I am a Zimbabwe born abstract expressionist artists based in the East Neuk of Fife. My work reflects my African roots and my love of Scotland and the natural world. It’s big, bold, bright and colourful. It makes a statement.

31 West EndCarla Gina Heron

For as long as I can remember I have never been far away from a paint brush. Experimenting with colour excites me as shown in my life drawing and floral art work. I like to use a variety of mediums such as pastel, acrylic, brusho and watercolour. Alongside traditional brushes, I like to experiment with pallet knives, sticks, scrapers or anything that can be used for mark making.

31 West EndLesley Clark

Seems I’ve been painting forever ……
Fife landscapes,coast and River,
Plus -flowers and trips abroad – of which there’s been a few!!
West End Garage is the place to view!

Look forward to seeing you.

5 West EndDave Smith

wildlife, landscape and imagery

17 West ShoreLisa Farquhar

Growing up in St Monans, I developed a lifelong love of the coast which is the subject of most of my paintings.

Working mainly in acrylics, I enjoy experimenting with different techniques.

I’m delighted to be taking part in this event for the third time.

17 West ShoreJean Frame

Jean paints in acrylic and ink. She draws inspiration from her surroundings and ever changing light. Her other passion is textiles and upcycling.

8 West Shore – Peter Graham

At Gallery St Andrews of St Monans, we are delighted to participate in the SMAF and will be exhibiting artwork including Peter Graham ROI RSW’s colourist paintings.

10 Station RdHenry Philip

This year Henry will be exhibiting his popular ‘Places We Go’ as seen in the East Pier Smokehouse. The running theme through all of Henry’s drawings and designs, is vibrant use of colour and personality. Pop up and say hello!

Discover more of his work at www.henryphilipart.com

15 Station RdJohn Lund

“I am from North Wales originally and have lived in Fife for 10 years. 

“My artwork is all made on location at the harbours and villages of the East Neuk. I mainly work with ink.”

2 East Street – Amy Hamson

Amy Hamson is a ceramic artist based in central Scotland, where she creates small-batch functional pottery from her garden studio. 

Originally trained in Film, Amy’s career has spanned post-production, advertising and packaging design, then retrained as a paramedic working in London then Scotland. Creativity has remained a constant thread throughout her professional life. Although painting and drawing provided a creative outlet, it was a visit to PotFest in 2023 that rekindled a lifelong appreciation for ceramics and inspired her to begin making pottery herself.

Working primarily on the wheel, Amy creates handmade pieces that celebrate simplicity, texture, and the character of clay. Her work is influenced by her surroundings, particularly winter trips to the seaside and the ever-changing Scottish skies. She is drawn to creating objects that become part of daily rituals and family traditions. 

2 East Street – Jane Cameron

Jane Cameron creates abstract landscapes and still lifes using acrylics and mixed media. Her work draws influence from close observation of light, weather, and subtle transformations within the landscape, as well as from listening to stories and audiobooks, which inform a synaesthetic approach to colour and composition. Her paintings focus on colour, atmosphere, and a sense of place.

She lives in Bridge of Allan, near the University of Stirling, where she was formerly Art Curator of the university’s Art Collection. She also spent many years working in interior design after graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee

9 Station Road – Pauline Patrick

I studied at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), where I was tutored by a number of leading Scottish artists, including John Cunningham, his work is held in the collections of The Hunterian and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

My practice centres on observational drawing, primarily through still life and landscape. Working responsively from direct observation, I paint arrangements of everyday objects and my known environment. Images are presented simply and without embellishment, they invite a quiet, intimate encounter.

5 Station Road – Donna Montador

Nook & Crafty – where the seaside comes to life!

Bright harbour houses, cheerful little boats, quirky seabirds and a splash of driftwood charm… every piece is handmade with love and inspired by our beautiful coast. From mini framed treasures to colourful statement art, there’s something to make you smile and bring a touch of the seaside home.

4 MidshoreNichola Martin

Born in Carnoustie, Angus in 1974, once completing school, Nichola moved to Fife where she continues to work from her studio today. As a mature student, before completing an HND in Art & Design at Elmwood College, Cupar, Nichola graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design with a BA Hons Fine Art in Drawing and Painting in 2007. Whilst at art school Nichola was awarded the John Kinross Scholarship which enabled her to study in the city of Florence, Italy and also won the Scottish Further Education Unit Prize both awarded by the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. Nichola has since been awarded Artist in Residence for StAnza 2019, (Scotlands International Poetry Festival) for her depiction of books.

A keen lover of the Italian Renaissance period Nichola’s work focuses on still-life and figurative works both in oils and charcoal. ‘Every artist needs to study still-life, they say, to learn the foundation basics and advanced techniques for successful drawing and painting.’ As a skilled draughtsman Nichola’s work is highly sought after for paintings requiring a high level of technical detail, including a commission for the late British author John Le Carre of all his published books.

Since graduating Nichola has exhibited widely throughout the UK and has numerous works in private collections internationally. As well as working on her own drawings and paintings Nichola holds various workshops and classes throughout the year. From teaching the fundamental importance of drawing with the use of charcoal Nichola and oil painting.

Studio visits by appointment throughout the year. To arrange a visit please contact … 07961 233 173 / Nicholamartin13@aol.com

7 Midshore – Ann Watson

Ann Watson exhibits colourful landscapes inspired by her Scottish roots and love of the local scenery and the ocean. Her work is full of energy and colour and hopefully makes people feel happy.

12 Midshore – Paul Graham

Paul Graham  (b. 1963) is a British-born contemporary painter whose work serves as a gentle reminder to slow down and find joy in the mundane. A self-taught artist, Paul’s journey into the world of fine art follows a highly successful multi-decade career as a professional photographer.

This background in photography remains the bedrock of his practice, granting him a “documentary eye” that he now translates onto canvas through the rich, buttery medium of oils.

After years of capturing the world through a lens, Paul pivoted to the easel to explore a more tactile and emotive form of storytelling. His transition was fueled by a desire to move beyond the literal capture of a moment and instead reinterpret the “whimsical and light side of life.” He often remarks that while a camera records what is there, a brush allows him to paint how a moment feels.

Working predominantly in oils, Paul embraces the slow drying time of the medium, allowing him to layer texture and light until his subjects glow with a sense of optimism. His pieces do not seek to provoke or challenge, but rather to comfort and delight—offering viewers a sanctuary of whimsy in an often hurried world.

Today, Paul paints from his home studio, continuing to document the world not as a critic, but as an enthusiast of the small, beautiful happenings that make up a life well-lived.

14a East Shore – Carol Wright

Carol Wright is an aspiring artist who enjoys experimenting with a range of mediums

14a East Shore – Pat Swan

Pat Swan is a Textile Artist and Artist Book Maker. She has exhibited previously with Indigo Tracks, a mixed media group, but more recently has focussed on her love of making Artist Books and playing with Ink. Her books have been in exhibitions in Upright Gallery, House of Smalls and Summerhall recently and Pat took part in the Fruitmarket Bookmarket last year.

She will be displaying framed and mounted works and cards, as well as a varied selection of Artist Books.

She is currently taking part in @100daysprojectscotland2026, making a small atmospheric collage every day for 100 days, and will bring along a selection of these to show how this creative challenge can inspire.

Her Instagram account is @patswan99

5 Forth Street – Alan Braidwood

This is my 3rd year of taking part in the festival and it’s always a great weekend meeting everyone. I studied painting and photography at Edinburgh College of Art, and I’ve had exhibitions in Glasgow and London. For the St Monans Arts Festival I like to create a collection with aims to relate to our beautiful village and coastal location.

Website – https://www.alanbraidwood.pictures/ Instagram – @alanbraidwoodpictures

3 Rose Street – Andrew Gemmell

Mainly paint wildlife in acrylics who visits St Monans in the summer. Artwork will be exhibited in my friends house Rose street 3. Will have a few artworks in progess done of the village and views from.

35 Forth Street – Natasha Visser

Natasha Visser Designs creates contemporary handmade jewellery using recycled precious metals and carefully selected gemstones. Originally from South Africa, Natasha draws inspiration from natural forms, patterns, and movement to craft elegant yet distinctive pieces with a modern edge. Her playful and sustainable approach results in unique jewellery that celebrates individuality and personal style.

Social media links for Facebook and Instagram: @natashavisserdesigns

Website: www.natashavisser.com

12 George Terrace –  Jakub Kuczynski

Watercolour painter

12 George Terrace – Carole & Jackie

In the Lofthouse, we produce work made from silver and copper, and also sea glass and pottery creations from items collected from our beautiful beaches.

2 Hope Place – Renate Heath

Renate makes colourful acrylics and watercolour paintings, mono – and block prints and cards. She is inspired by the East Neuk and seaside gardens.