St Monans Festival 2026
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September
NOTE – this page is currently being updated with this year’s Open Houses. Full programme online soon.
Arts – Crafts – Music – Fun
Open Houses 2026
Names in key link to more info on artists. Addresses link to Google Maps.
Open House exhibitions
A 1 Braehead – Liz & Catherine Cairney
B 9a Braehead – Mary McDonald
C 11 King David Street – Shelagh Lamb & Judith A. Livingston
D 26 Braehead – Avril Neagle
E 5 Inverie Street – Dora Kitching, Charlie Marsh & Irene Weller
F 50 Newark Street – Karen Lindsay, Julie Ramage & Carol Duff
G The Auld Kirk – Anne Barclay, Brett Watson &
Umlungu
H 31 West End (garage) – Carla Gina Heron & Lesley Clark
I 5 West End – Dave Smith
J 17 West Shore – Jean Frame & Lisa Farquhar
K 10 Station Rd (upstairs) – Henry Phillip
L 15 Station Rd – John Lund
M 2 East Street – Amy Hamson & Jane Cameron
N 9 Station Road – Pauline Patrick
O 5 Station Road – Donna Montador
P 4 Midshore – Nichola Martin
Q 7 Midshore – Ann Watson
R 12 Midshore – Paul Graham
S 14a East Shore – Pat Swan & Carol Wright
T 5 Forth Street – Alan Braidwood
U 3 Rose Street – Andrew Gemmell
V 35 Forth Street – Natasha Visser
W 12 George Terrace, The Loft House – Carol Shaw, Jackie Chalmers & Jakub Kuczynski
X 2 Hope Place – Renate Heath
Festival venues
1 Town Hall
2 Church Hall
3 Masonic Hall
Cafe Malo
15 Queen Margaret St.
Seaspray, 32 West End
West Shore Gallery
Heritage Collection
Giddy Gannet
Camera Museum
East Pier Smokehouse
Mair / MUGA
Bowling Club
Serenity Garden
Busking spots
For late changes and additions, please see Festival Office (at the Church Hall ) or check facebook events
Artists
(we’ll be updating and adding to these)
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.
26 Braehead – Avril 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.
The Auld Kirk – Anne Barclay
Anne’s work is sourced from memories and experiences of time spent in the Hebrides as well as her home in the East Neuk. The intuitive paintings are primarily in oils as she enjoys the fluidity of this medium.
After graduating in 2001 from DJCAD she co-founded Ovenstone Studios which has provided working spaces for artists and makers for over 20 years.
She exhibits regularly in the Pittenweem Arts Festival, East Neuk Open Studios. This is her second year of exhibiting with the St Monans Arts Festival. Last year she took up a position on the board of directors of the Pittenweem Arts Festival. Her work is in private collections throughout the world.
Nichola Martin
Nichola Martin is an award winning Scottish artist living on the east coast of Scotland. Working from her studio Nichola specializes in still-life & figurative works both in oils and charcoal drawings creating cool, classy and contemporary pieces to be exhibited in various galleries around the UK.
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 also teaches oil painting from beginner to advanced.
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.
31 West End – Carla 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 End – Lesley Clark
Lesley Clark is a local artist who enjoys painting Seascapes and Shorelines of East Fife. Inspiration also comes from flowers and visits abroad. Paintings, Prints and Cards available- looking forward to seeing you at the Festival
5 West End – Dave Smith
wildlife, landscape and imagery
17 West Shore – Lisa Farquhar
I grew up in St Monans, and being by the sea continues to inspire me—the space, the shifting light, the sense of fresh air. I try to capture that feeling.
This year I’ve included paintings inspired by a trip to the West Highlands and Islands. I mainly paint in acrylics and I like experiencing with different techniques.
I’m still early in my journey, and it’s a privilege to be part of this event.
17 West Shore – Jean Frame
9 Station Road – Pauline Patrick
Pauline is a contemporary still life and landscape painter. Her work explores the liminal spaces between realism and the abstract; the notion of something caught within the peripheral vision. She is strongly influenced by her time at the GSA, drawing on the experience to produce pieces imbued with colour and form. Many hours are spent searching for something that will spark the creative impulse. The setting of still life elements ensure that light direction and composition are carefully considered. The drafting and layering of colour can take weeks and sometimes months. It is a slow and methodical process. The final pieces are bright and vibrant.
3 Rose Street – Andrew Gemmell
Exhibiting in a friend’s house, Andrew will be available via a video link to Slovenia for anyone having any questions.
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 Road – Henry Philip
Henry Philip lives in the East Neuk of Fife with his wife, Bon, and their daughters, Darcy and Penny. His work is inspired by the coastal charm of his surroundings—vibrant seaside houses and quirky local characters often feature in his art. While he specialises in digital illustration, Henry also enjoys working with traditional mediums like pencil and ink.
Discover more of his work at www.henryphilipart.com
15 Station Road – John 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.”
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.
5 Forth Street – Alan Braidwood
I studied painting and photography at Edinburgh College of Art and continue to do both. I’ve had exhibitions in Glasgow and London. For the St Monans Art Festival I’ve created a new collection all inspired by the colour, architecture, light and atmosphere here in the East Neuk. Website – https://www.alanbraidwood.pictures/ Instagram – @alanbraidwoodpictures
14a East Shore – Carol Wright
Carol Wright is an aspiring artist who enjoys experimenting with a variety of media and a range of subject matter.
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. She sees these as small pieces of Art which come alive when opened and enjoyed.
She will be displaying framed and mounted textile works and cards, as well as a new selection of artist books inspired by the weather and changing light on her recent visits to the East Neuk.”
Her Instagram account is @patswan99
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.
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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.
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.