Redwing Gallery

Redwing Gallery is a not-for-profit community arts organisation at 32-33 Alverton Street in central Penzance. Its present home occupies the former Sir Humphry Davy pub, a building the organisation says had stood empty for nine years before being brought back into use. Rather than operating only as a conventional gallery, Redwing combines exhibitions and studios with events, classes, music and a fully vegan cafe.

Visitors can encounter current and changing exhibitions, browse work by local artists, or join activities that range from art groups to Latin percussion workshops. The gallery and studio spaces are also available to hire separately or together for exhibitions, meetings and events, and Redwing can provide outreach workshops for schools and community occasions. Because the programme changes, checking the exhibitions and events pages before visiting is the best way to see what will be happening on a particular day.

Community work is central to Redwing rather than a side project. The building hosts initiatives including a community larder intended to improve access to nutritious food and reduce waste, as well as Penzance Repair Cafe sessions and wider environmental and housing projects. That makes Redwing a strong stop for visitors who want to understand Penzance through its working creative community, not only through commercial galleries; its Alverton Street location is also convenient to combine with the town centre, Penlee House and a walk towards the promenade.