Be part of Herts Open Studios 2020

Our annual Call for Artists and Venues is now open, with registration from 1st March to 30th April 2020.

From 12th September to 4th October 2020, Herts Open Studios again brings artists, artisans and art-lovers together. 3 weeks of inspiration, discovery and rich opportunity, bring art into the heart of our communities across Hertfordshire. Established 30 years ago, it’s a popular and well established part of the Hertfordshire annual art calendar.

All professional and amateur visual artists, makers and designers who live or work in or near Hertfordshire are invited to join Herts Visual Arts and take part in this popular event.

Whatever your motivation and wherever you are on your art journey, Open Studios offers a unique chance to grow. From artists starting out for the first time in their living room or garage, to established artists with a secure customer base - everyone is different. Being part of Open Studios is a cost-effective way for artists to reach a County-wide audience. “We are keeping last year’s successful signature image of a thumbprint – representing the unique individual style of each of our artists. With, many new artists joining our event alongside long-standing participants, there is just so much to explore.” said Herts Visual Arts Chair, Hillary Taylor, who continued “Each year I set myself a target to visit as many Open Studios Venues as possible. I continue to be blown away by the warmth in every welcome and the amazing work and inspiration from every artist I visit.

Where will your journey take you?”

‘More creativity, more fun, more buzz, more laughter in our lives’

About
Herts Visual Arts is the largest county-wide volunteer run organisations for amateur and professional artists and makers in Hertfordshire. An annual programme includes members meetings, exhibitions, Art Showcases, the Big Art Fair and Herts Open Studios. Many artists join simply to be part in Open Studios each year – but there is so much more to the excellent value annual membership (currently just £40 per year, with senior concessions available).

*Registration for Open Studios is not included in the cost of membership. Benefits of annual membership include a gallery on the HVA web site, social media promotion across HVA platforms and a PRIVATE Facebook group to connect with other members. There’s also access to opportunities and a full annual programme of meetings and events, just for members. A monthly newsletter includes news, opportunities and exhibitions across Hertfordshire, as well as hints, tips and articles on Open Studios, marketing and more. Members can also promote their workshops, classes, exhibitions and publications and contribute to the newsletter itself.

Non-members can sign up for our newsletter.

*Registration for Open Studios is not included in membership, and full membership must be taken out to take part in Open Studios.

For more information visit http://www.hvaf.org.uk/