Local artist Sam Farmer, a former primary school teacher from Pembrokeshire, will hold her first-ever art exhibition at the Joanna Field Gallery inside the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven this October. Titled "Under Pembrokeshire Skies: Seascapes and Stones," the show features paintings inspired by the Welsh landscape and the concept of Cynefin—a sense of rootedness and belonging. Many of the works also appear in her recently published children's book, "Little Puffin’s Pembrokeshire Home." The exhibition runs from October 4 through the end of the month.
This story matters as a heartening example of a local artist transitioning from a long teaching career to a creative practice, and it highlights the role of community venues like the Torch Theatre in nurturing emerging talent. The exhibition underscores the importance of place-based art in fostering personal and communal connection, while also demonstrating how artists can extend their work into publishing. For the local audience, it offers an accessible, family-friendly cultural event that celebrates regional identity.