Our History
We have a long-standing relationship with the local artistic community, and have been at the heart of Falmouth since 1833.
The Poly was set up by two sisters, Anna Maria and Caroline Fox, who were also involved in establishing the forerunner to Falmouth University, Falmouth Art School.
The Poly was founded to 'promote the useful and fine arts, to encourage industry, and to elicit the ingenuity of a community distinguished for its mechanical skill'. These founding principles are as important to us today as they were in 1833.