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Open Studio Event
An open studio event is an event in which, for a limited time, artists and makers open their studios to the public. It can be thought of as a number of studios that are not normally an open studio, becoming open within a locality and within a time frame defined by the event. Within the duration of the open studio event, during published opening hours, it is normal that for anyone who wants to visit a studio can do so free of charge. Many of the artists taking part allow the public to access their studios that are normally their own private workspace. Therefore, an open studio event can offer an unusual insight into the places and the ways in which artists work. One of the first in the UK was Brighton Artists Open Houses, others include Spring Fling Open Studios in Scotland and Helfa gelf in Wales. There are now many events where artists open their studios to the public for a few days each year. References Further reading * Shirley Read, ''Exhibiting Photography: A Practical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring Fling Open Studios
Spring Fling Open Studios (also known as Spring Fling) is an open studio event based in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Every Spring since 2003, 70 - 100 selected artists, makers and designers across the region open their studios for visitors to visit, speak with the artists and purchase contemporary artwork and design. It is the most successful event of its kind in Scotland. Spring Fling develops new and creative projects for each year's main event as well as manages a year-round programme of workshops, talks and networking events. The next Spring Fling will take place 23–25 May 2020 with almost 90 artists and makers taking part. Some studios will be open on the evening of Friday 22 May. The Main Event Since 2003, Spring Fling has grown from a small local event initialled by the Dumfries and Galloway council's arts team to a well-recognised, artist-run premier contemporary art and craft event in Scotland. 70 - 100 artists and makers, either locally based or with connections ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helfa Gelf
''Helfa Gelf'' (English: Arts Trail) was the Welsh-language name for the largest open studio event in north Wales, with more than 300 artists. However, it is now defunct. The annual art event was held every September starting in 2006, and extended over five counties of North Wales. The Art Trail combined over 100 artists '' Clwyd Theatr Cymru'' website; Mold, 022012. Retrieved on 21 December 2012. Open Studios and Artists Open Houses with events located all kinds of venues: studios, galleries, village halls and even garden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |