
Bio:
Viv Spencer is a printmaking artist based in Devon, UK. Originally from Wiltshire, she relocated to Devon in 2021 after a long and rewarding career in secondary education. She completed her MA in Printmaking with Distinction at Arts University Plymouth (2018–2020), where she developed a practice that blends traditional printmaking techniques with digital processes, often informed by her own photographs and drawings.
Viv works from a spacious home studio, where she enjoys experimenting with materials and methods. Her work is process-led and explores themes of nature, transience, and overlooked urban wildness. Alongside her studio practice, she runs workshops at RAMP (Royal William Yard, Plymouth), offering accessible and creative sessions in bookmaking and print-based techniques.
In addition to her art practice, Viv works part-time as a Specialist Mentor (SM-ASC) and Study Skills Tutor (SS-ASC), supporting neurodiverse students at Arts University Plymouth and the University of Plymouth—a role she finds both fulfilling and worthwhile.
Viv is a Co-Director of CAMP CIC (Contemporary Art Membership Platform), a member of the CAMP PrintKin group, and is also a member of A-N and Visual Arts South West (VASW).
CV:
Education:
2018-21: Plymouth College of Art, MA in Printmaking: passed with Distinction
2000-01: Bath Spa UC: PGDip Interactive Multimedia: Passed with Distinction
1982-1984: Wolverhampton Polytechnic: B.Ed. Hons. Art and Design
1979-1982: Cert. Ed Teaching Certificate: Art and Design (Dudley College of Education)
Group Exhibitions:
2025: Selected to be part of the Contemporary British Printmakers exhibition at Delamore House curated by Artizan (until May 31)
2025: Group show as part of Print in Action
2024: Group shows at Royal William Yard as part of Plymouth Art Weekender and Artober: October 2024
2024: RE Small and Mighty: ‘Climber’ print selected for exhibition in September 2024
2024: Hatherleigh Festival, Printers Paradise: Camp-membership PrintKin group show, July 2024
2024: Green Hill Arts Open, Mortonhampstead: ‘Walking in the Park’ sewn and painted artist’s book
2024: Walking Women at Falmouth Art Gallery, March- 27 April : 3D printed plaster cubes
2023: Artmill Gallery 400 Exhibition, Feb. - March 2023
2022: Artmill Gallery Christmas Show, Peverell, Plymouth, Nov. 22- Jan. 2023
2022: How Long? Exhibition and events programme by CAMP artists at Vacancy Atlas, Plymouth, Nov. 2022
2022: One Minute! Film Festival - hosted by Maketank at Positive Light Projects, Exeter, Sept. 2022
2022: Green Hill Arts Open, Moretonhampstead - April/July - ‘Dahlias 3’ digital print selected and hung
2021: Masters Summer show, PCA, Plymouth and at the Salthouse Gallery, St.Ives in September 2021; Open Studios Krowji, Dec. 2021
2021: Online: Newlyn Gallery ‘Lost Exhibitions’ https://www.instagram.com/p/CLlwqBbL1tT/
2020: Took part in the John Howard annual show at The Poly, Falmouth (Nov. 2020)
2020: Ironbridge Fine Arts gallery Winter exhibition; (due to Covid19, Open Studios Cornwall was canceled as was our MA Show)
2019: Ironbridge Fine Arts gallery Winter exhibition; Open Studios Cornwall in May
2018: RE Masters Screen and Stone: ‘Seaweed v13’ selected and hung
2017: Foto5 group show of gum bichromate and cyanotype prints, Bristol
2016: Group show of work at Westonbirt School
2013: Press Gang, Brewery Barn, Norton St. Philip, Bath
2013: Bath Open Print [1 print hung]
2013: RWA Open Exhibition [1 print hung]