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Forthcoming Open Studios & Arts Trails: May – June 2008

Totnes & Dartington Open Studios, Devon: 23 - 26 May 2008

This event offers a unique opportunity for the public to view some great local art, talk to the artists and see how their artwork is produced as well as buy or commission pieces direct.  For more information visit: www.southwestopenstudios.org/event_details.php?EVENT_ID=105

Dorset Art Weeks, Dorset: 24 May – 8 June 2008

This is the ninth annual open studios event in Dorset showcasing the work of artists and makers across the county, running over three weeks.  For more information visit: www.southwestopenstudios.org/event_details.php?EVENT_ID=27     
Cornwall Open Studios, Cornwall: 24 May – 1 June 2008

As you travel across Cornwall visiting the artists exhibiting in this year's Open Studios you will experience not only a range of marvellous and original artwork but also one of the most varied and visually stunning landscapes in the country.  For more information visit: www.southwestopenstudios.org/event_details.php?EVENT_ID=92

Bear Flat Open Studios, Bath: 24 – 26 May 2008

Now in its sixth year, the Bear Flat Open Studios showcase a wide range of fine and applied art. Over 35 artists and craftspeople will be exhibiting in about 20 venues, with work ranging from painting, photography and sculpture to jewellery, ceramics and textiles.  For more information visit: www.southwestopenstudios.org/event_details.php?EVENT_ID=104

Widcombe Studios Open Studios, Bath: 30 May – 1 June 2008

Bath's largest artists' studios’ opens its doors to the public. WS supports over 50 artists, including painters, sculptors, ceramicists, printmakers and photographers. For this open studio's fundraiser 2D and 3D artworks, created by resident artists will be sited throughout the studios for visitors to discover and purchase.  For more information visit: www.southwestopenstudios.org/event_details.php?EVENT_ID=60

Site08 Stroud Valley Open Studios, Stroud: 31 May – 29 June 2008

The site08 festival open studios are part of the 12th annual site festival featuring the work of local, national and international artists.  Six routes linking 100 artists at 50 sites in the Stroud Valleys area over a month.  For more information visit: www.southwestopenstudios.org/event_details.php?EVENT_ID=97

Art Trek Open Studios, Devon: 19 – 22 June 2008

Art Trek 2008 has over sixty professional artists and makers taking part this year in a varied array of venues.  Make a voyage of discovery; track down artists in the beautiful North Devon countryside, only too happy to welcome you in and chat about art over a cup of tea!  Fore more information visit: www.southwestopenstudios.org/event_details.php?EVENT_ID=55

Easton Arts Trail, Bristol: 21 – 22 June 2008

Visual & Performing Arts in Bristol's East Side.  This year there are more than 35 venues and over 100 artists, makers and performers taking part in this dazzling celebration of Easton’s creativity. There is so much to see and do, we hope you can find time to fit it all in!  Fore more information visit: www.southwestopenstudios.org/event_details.php?EVENT_ID=33



 

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