Ilfracombe Art Trail 2026 — 9–10 May 2026
What’s on
The map, the makers and the workshops, all in one place. Start anywhere — narrow it to what you fancy, then save the doors you want to walk to.
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The map
Every venue on the trail, numbered as the brochure numbers them. Tap a pin to see who is inside, then add them to your trail.
29 of 57 venues shown
Every venue on the trail
- Venue 2, Ian Hudson15 Broad Park Avenue, Ilfracombe
- Venue 3, Lisa WhiteBathos, Osborne Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 7, Corinne Young, Helen Cousans, Rachel Stone, Sarah JacksonTrinity Rooms, Church Hill, Ilfracombe
- Venue 8, Lesley Ennis11 Burrow Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 9, hand:plant76 High Street, Ilfracombe
- Venue 10, Family SellingsFlat 3 The Old Picture Hall, Northfield Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 11, Betony May, Maria RoseKin Wellness, 1 Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 13, Loretta WallMeldon House, 4 Granville Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 14, Jennie Cousins, Laura Maughan, Sam Cousins, Ted ChildThe Hill, 10 Granville Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 18, Liz Janson, Miss PritchBANK, 151 High Street, Ilfracombe
- Venue 21, Helen Tranckle, Howaboutdave, Jane BakerAbove garages, Near 3 Hostle Park Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 22, Craig Wilson, Joanne Whittemore, Megan WhitsonHillcrest, 5 Montpelier Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 24, Natasha Quarmby43 Fore Street, Ilfracombe
- Venue 33, Cracking NutsThe Coach House, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 34, Ecotribo, Michael Roberts, Tanja Marx, Valerie Burnett7 Montpelier Terrace, Ilfracombe
- Venue 35, Chris Swailes10 Montpelier Terrace, Ilfracombe
- Venue 36, Ilfracombe Junior SchoolThe School Gym – Ilfracombe Junior School, Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe
- Venue 37, Heather McNeilly, Nik Sanders6 Furze Hill Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 38, Caroline Baxter18 St Brannock’s Park Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 39, Maggie Vincent Davies, Sara Clark18 Bicclescombe Gardens, Ilfracombe
- Venue 41, Clare Russell4 Bicclescombe Park Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 42, Pam Hutchings, Pat Glover3 Bicclescombe Park Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 43, Marion ElmesLosvale House, Horne Park Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 46, Robert Andrew24 New Barnstaple Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 47, Edward ThomasGarden Flat, 24 Crofts Lea Park, Ilfracombe
- Venue 48, Kya Beers7 Larkstone Crescent, Ilfracombe
- Venue 49, Lily bea Clifton2 The Gables, Chambercombe Park Rd, Ilfracombe
- Venue 50, Jo Payne11 Chambercombe Park Terrace, Ilfracombe
- Venue 51, Ben Jones, David Jones, Jennifer Jones, Katie JonesThe Gallery, Hele Cornmill and Tearoom, Watermouth Road, Ilfracombe
Artists
101 makers across 3 zones — filter to find your kind of thing.
Medium
Ceramics12Drawing24Jewellery8Mixed Media30Painting50Photography10Print-making9Textiles9Other33Open Garden3Accessibility and facilities
Wheelchair accessible27Toilet for visitors0Viewable from the pavement0Food or drink offered0Makers on the trail
50 venues
2
Studio or Gallery
Ian Hudson
Painting“I have lived and worked in North Devon since 1980, painting watercolours of local landscapes and seascapes.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
15 Broad Park AvenueWheelchair accessible: yes
3
Studio or Gallery
Lisa White
Fused Glass“Glass hooked me in during my very first studio visit and more than decade later it is still just as thrilling. It is pure magic!!!”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Bathos
7
Studio or Gallery
Corinne Young
Painting“Corinne is an award-winning oil painter based in North Devon. She graduated Plymouth University in 2014 with a degree in fine art. In 2016 she opened a shared studio space and specialist artist printers Jackson and Young in Barnstaple.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Trinity Rooms
7
Studio or Gallery
Helen Cousans
Crochet“Hello I’m Helen, the maker behind My Yarn Wanderings.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Trinity Rooms
7
Studio or Gallery
Rachel Stone
JewelleryFused Glass, Lampwork“My love of glass started over 35 years ago when I studied the art of stained glass. Since then I have become a self taught fused glass and lampwork artist. I incorporate elements I have recreated on my lampwork torch into my fused glass panels, pictures and giftware. Also using my torch to create unique one of a kind lampwork and sterling silver jewellery. My work reflects my love of bright colours and the beauty of transparent and opaque glass, together with pure silver and copper to recreate my interpretation of our wonderful local coastal and exmoor scenes. I enjoy encapsulating my love of natures beauty into my pieces of art and often focus my work on flowers, birds, trees and the ocean to create special pieces of art that will hopefully bring years of joy and happiness to the recipient. I always strive to develop new designs and creations and love challenging myself to continuously evolve my work.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Trinity Rooms
7
Studio or Gallery
Sarah Jackson
Mixed Media“Growing up along the rugged Cornish coast Sarah’s childhood was shaped by nature, wildlife and adventure which are all elements that continue to inspire her work today.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Trinity Rooms
8
Studio or Gallery
Lesley Ennis
Mixed MediaSea Glass“I didn’t start out my working life with any intention of making art. Far from it! But moving to Devon 23 years ago, it was when beach combing with my then small children that I discovered how much glass was on the beach.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
11 Burrow Road
9
Studio or Gallery
hand:plant
Gallery Cafe, Workshops“Open since 2021, hand:plant is a multi purpose space; part local art gallery, part coffee shop, and a relaxed venue offering affordable arts and crafts workshops. Always striving to engage more people with their local arts scene, we were winners of this year’s North Devon Flourishing Culture Award in the Rural and Community category.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
76 High StreetWheelchair accessible: yes
10
Studio or Gallery
Family Sellings
DrawingMixed MediaPainting+2“John Sellings Snr has been creating traditional representational paintings and prints from his home studio over the last 50+ years.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Flat 3 The Old Picture Hall
11
Studio or Gallery
Betony May
Painting“Betony May graduated in Illustration, and after freelancing in London she moved to Ilfracombe to be a painter and studio assistant.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Kin Wellness
11
Studio or Gallery
Maria Rose
Painting“Maria Rose ROI is a British oil painter and member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and paints mainly outdoors, observing the landscape in real-time and working in all weathers to produce small, impressionistic paintings that are the result of feeling deeply connected to the landscape for those moment. Maria has exhibited with the South West Academy, the Royal Institute of Oil painters, the Chelsea Art Society, the Royal Society of Marine Artists and the New English Art Club and is a member of the British Plein Air Painters. Prizes include the Julian Barrow Award for a Painting (CaS 2017) and Windsor and Newton Young Artist 2nd Prize (ROI 2017). Maria was a contestant on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2018 and was elected a Member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) in 2023.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Kin Wellness
13
Studio or Gallery
Loretta Wall
Mixed Media“I studied fine art painting at Winchester school of art. My work has evolved using everything from traditional oil on canvas through to mixed media, which is sometimes sculptural.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Meldon House
14
Studio or Gallery
Jennie Cousins
Mixed MediaPainting“The word Issian describes someone from Ilfracombe, which is why I used it to name my brand.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Hill
14
Studio or Gallery
Laura Maughan
DrawingMixed MediaPainting+2“For this year’s Art Trail I will be show-casing a selection of drawings, paintings and cyanotypes.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Hill
14
Studio or Gallery
Sam Cousins
CeramicsDrawingMixed Media+1“For me, periods of creativity come in phases, finding an avenue of ideas to explore and play with without preconceptions or a destination point. It’s somewhat like mining; finding a vein or seam to excavate, then digging away to see what you find until the lode runs out. It’s a good analogy; it’s hard but absorbing work in a little space all of its own and you never quite know what you are going to discover. Starting points can come from anywhere; a process, a technique, a colour, a song lyric, a conversation, a concept, a contradiction, music, a feeling. Anything that suggests an unresolved question or prompts curiosity about how we live and interpret the world. Humans are the most consequential, contradictory and contrary species; the most brilliant and the most imbecilic, the most rational and irrational, both creative and the most destructive. Consequently, I find the richest themes come from people and the work that results is usually figurative.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Hill
14
Studio or Gallery
Ted Child
DrawingMixed MediaPainting“My name is Ted. I am 13 years old and I like making paintings inspired by the sea.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Hill
18
Studio or Gallery
Liz Janson
CeramicsJewellery“Unique Handmade Ceramics & Jewellery”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
BANK
18
Studio or Gallery
Miss Pritch
TextilesAccessories and homewares“Miss Pritch is the work of designer-maker Helen Pritchard, whose love of heritage textiles and modern design comes together in colourful, characterful pieces. Her heirloom baubles, crafted from vintage kimono silks and Liberty prints, began as a family tradition passed down from her mum. Alongside them sit bold bags and homewares made from rescued vintage blankets – all celebrating reuse, craftsmanship, and the beauty of imperfection.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
BANK
21
Studio or Gallery
Helen Tranckle
Painting“Over many years working as an artist in printmaking, photography and installation, painting has always surfaced one way or another throughout as my love and so I am at my happiest.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Above garages
21
Studio or Gallery
Howaboutdave
Photography“Nearly 30 years as an Advertising Art Director in London and Devon gave me the training and commercial thinking to be a freelance photographer.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Above garages
21
Studio or Gallery
Jane Baker
Mixed MediaPaintingPrint-making“Jane’s abstract mixed media works have evolved from a deep seated ideas led approach.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Above garages
22
Studio or Gallery
Craig Wilson
Ceramics“My secondary school in the 80s had a few things going for it, one was the husband and wife partnership leading the art department. Robin and Julie Lewis took it upon themselves to establish a pottery for the students. They provided an oasis, a space to let us develop our creativity without boundaries. It was here that I discovered a passion for clay and making.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Hillcrest
22
Studio or Gallery
Joanne Whittemore
Mixed MediaPainting“After a career in education, I moved from Gloucestershire to Ilfracombe in late 2023.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Hillcrest
22
Studio or Gallery
Megan Whitson
Print-making“Megan attended the Bristol School of Art and has ever since been exploring her creative practice.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Hillcrest
24
Studio or Gallery
Natasha Quarmby
Painting“If you walk down Fore Street in Ilfracombe, you will find Natasha busy painting in her newly rebranded studio, The little Yellow Art Shop.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
43 Fore StreetWheelchair accessible: yes
33
Studio or Gallery
Cracking Nuts
Doodle Workshop, Refreshments“Cracking Nuts will be opening its doors throughout the Ilfracombe Art Trail, offering a welcoming space to pause, refuel, and enjoy something creative. Refreshments will include teas and coffees, freshly squeezed lemonade, and a variety of hot nuts roasted on site throughout the weekend, also served with ice cream for a simple treat while exploring the trail.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
The Coach HouseWheelchair accessible: yes
34
Studio or Gallery
Ecotribo
Recycled ocean plastic with purpose“Ecotribo is a couple-run creative practice led by artists Tyrone and Carrie. Tyrone is a designer and art director, while Carrie’s background in film and television brings a strong narrative, production and storytelling sensibility to the studio.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
7 Montpelier Terrace
34
Studio or Gallery
Michael Roberts
Painting“I have painted en plein air for the last 20 years, however it took me quite a while to start selling my work.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
7 Montpelier Terrace
34
Studio or Gallery
Tanja Marx
Painting“Studied art and design in Frankfurt and Mainz, working freelance as designer and art technician.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
7 Montpelier Terrace
34
Studio or Gallery
Valerie Burnett
DrawingMixed MediaCollage, lighting installation“While I value the skills and understanding gained through my college experience, my current work focuses on working more intuitively.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
7 Montpelier Terrace
35
Studio or Gallery
Chris Swailes
Textiles“Chris has been quilting since her retirement from teaching in 2015 and is now hopelessly hooked on producing quilts, play mats, bags, wall art and other quilting related items. Chris is inspired by what she sees in books and magazines, on the internet, by friends, family and by people who have commissioned her to produce a particular piece. She then carefully selects colours, fabric and design to create the finished piece. She uses a variety of quilting techniques depending on purpose and what she wants the finished piece to look like. These include foundation piecing, trapunto, and free motion quilting. Chris mainly creates quilts as gifts for family and friends and delights in the reaction she gets when a quilt is handed over. This is Chris’s fourth Art Trail. She has new quilts to show since her last exhibition.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
10 Montpelier Terrace
36
Studio or Gallery
Ilfracombe Junior School
DrawingMixed MediaPrint-making“From questioning what makes art truly art, to blending creativity with poetry and everything in between, our children immerse themselves in the world of artists – both renowned and local. They explore diverse styles and techniques, then bring their own inspired visions to life. Come and discover the incredible talent flourishing within our school!”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
The School Gym – Ilfracombe Junior SchoolWheelchair accessible: yes
37
Studio or Gallery
Heather McNeilly
Glass“This started as a hobby in 1995 when I enrolled for evening classes in stained glass in Winchester. After nearly ten years of making things for friends and family I took on a workshop at a craft centre near Andover in Hampshire, where I made stained glass windows to commission. During that time I bought a small kiln and started to experiment with fusing glass.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
6 Furze Hill Road
37
Studio or Gallery
Nik Sanders
Stained glass“I have been making leaded stained glass for over ten years. A few years ago I set up Hepzibar.Button to sell stained glass panels and hangings.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
6 Furze Hill Road
38
Studio or Gallery
Caroline Baxter
DrawingMixed MediaPainting“My love of doing Art just for doing Art continues.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
18 St Brannock’s Park Road
39
Studio or Gallery
Maggie Vincent Davies
Mixed MediaPainting“I have worked as a musician or artist most of my adult life. Design for the stage, illustration for books, and since 2003 working on canvas.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
18 Bicclescombe Gardens
39
Studio or Gallery
Sara Clark
Painting“My work explores the relationship between landscape and abstraction, where form, colour, and movement merge to evoke atmosphere rather than describe it.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
18 Bicclescombe Gardens
41
Studio or Gallery
Clare Russell
DrawingMixed MediaPainting+1“Many years ago I studied fine art and printmaking, and after a year of working in a printmakers co-operative in Oxford, I decided to train to be a teacher, thinking I would have plenty of time to be creative as well – How wrong I was !!!!”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
4 Bicclescombe Park RoadWheelchair accessible: yes
42
Studio or Gallery
Pam Hutchings
Mixed Media“Mixed media paintings”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
3 Bicclescombe Park Road
42
Studio or Gallery
Pat Glover
Mixed MediaPainting“I like painting to be fun and a joy – or what’s the point? Often I start just putting on paint with only the vaguest notion of what will happen. Usually something does even if it means completely changing my mind half way through – because I can. And there is the joy!”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
3 Bicclescombe Park Road
43
Studio or Gallery
Marion Elmes
Mixed MediaPaintingGarden Gallery, Open Garden Garden Gallery“As a life-long artist, my first serious art was drawing horses in my exercise books at the back of maths classes, followed by four years at art colleges – Stourbridge and Winchester in the 1960s. Followed by :”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Losvale House
46
Studio or Gallery
Robert Andrew
Mixed MediaPaintingKinetic sculpture“I began my creative life as a freelance illustrator after college, learning to build images through careful lines and quiet observation. Illustration taught me discipline, but it also revealed how much I longed for a space where imagination could stretch beyond the edges of the page.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
24 New Barnstaple Road
47
Studio or Gallery
Edward Thomas
Sculpture“I am a figuratively trained sculptor with over fifteen years of experience in fine art, craft, and large-scale sculptural production. My practice focuses on close observation of the human form, exploring presence, character, and a sense of place through material, process, and detail.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
Garden FlatWheelchair accessible: yes
48
Studio or Gallery
Kya Beers
DrawingMixed MediaPainting“Kya Beers is a Bristol-based mixed media artist from the coastal town of Ilfracombe, Devon. Working through portraiture, text and natural elements, she builds oil paintings on layered, abstract grounds – combining gestural mark-making with spray paint, drawing and collage-like surfaces.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
7 Larkstone Crescent
49
Studio or Gallery
Lily bea Clifton
DrawingPainting“My artistic journey is intrinsically linked to the legacy of my late father, the celebrated wildlife artist Mick Cawston. Growing up immersed in his world of creativity, I was always sketching, a passion that led to winning art competitions and representing my school in various events. This foundational passion flourished during my fine art studies in college, where I consistently achieved high grades, refining my technical skills in oil paints and charcoal.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
2 The Gables
50
Studio or Gallery
Jo Payne
Painting“Working from my studio in Ilfracombe, I express elements absorbed from my surroundings to create atmospheric sea paintings which focus on huge skies, interesting horizons, wide open spaces and the constant play between light and shadow.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
11 Chambercombe Park Terrace
51
Studio or Gallery
Ben Jones
Mixed MediaCut paper/pixel art/model making“Ben is an avidly online game developer from Manchester. Ben’s work conceptualises a critical commentary of postmodern technology. His neo-pixel art gives a sense of nostalgia, but his skillfully curated vibrant colour palettes, densely packed textures and details always give his work a sense of lighthearted play.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Gallery
51
Studio or Gallery
David Jones
Wood“During the course of my 30 years as a furniture maker, I have tried to express my artistic side through the manufacture of making mainly utilitarian items for others in timber but also gaining insight in the recreation/ repair of period pieces. This has allowed me to create new pieces in different styles as well as my own.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Gallery
51
Studio or Gallery
Jennifer Jones
CeramicsDrawingPainting+1“Jennifer is a mixed media artist who turns her hand to textiles, pottery, baking and traditional mediums, often inspired by her garden and nature.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Gallery
51
Studio or Gallery
Katie Jones
CeramicsDrawingPainting“Growing up, we were always encouraged to be creative. As a result, I have tried many different forms of media from pottery to cross stitch – there are very few I haven’t had a go at! I tend to switch between these from one piece to another. I have always loved animals and nature making it my main subject in my artwork.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Gallery
Ilfracombe Art Trail 2026 0 workshops
Workshops on the trail
Things to make, watch and join in with, alongside the open studios. Each one has a letter so you can find it on the map, and its day follows the trail’s own dates.
Nothing listed yet
Ilfracombe Art Trail 2026 has no workshops on the calendar at the moment. Everything else on the trail is open as usual, and this page fills up as the committee adds them.