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Northants Open Studios: Your Gateway to Artistic Exploration
Northants Open Studios stands at the forefront of democratizing art and creativity, fostering a diverse and vibrant artistic community within Northamptonshire. We believe that art should be accessible to all, irrespective of age, skill level, or medium preference. Our platform welcomes a rich tapestry of artists, patrons, and art enthusiasts, highlighting the myriad expressions of creativity that exist within our community.
Our central mission is twofold:
- Empowering Artists: We cultivate a supportive network for artists, offering opportunities for growth, collaboration, and exposure. Whether through facilitating exhibition opportunities throughout the year or opening channels to connect with venues, collectors, and buyers, we provide the scaffolding for artists to flourish.
- Engaging Communities: We work relentlessly to make art accessible, encouraging a broad spectrum of venues to host artistic endeavours. From historic churches to contemporary commercial galleries, we bring art into the heart of the community.
Our flagship event is the Northants Open Studios Visual Arts Festival, renowned as the largest of its kind within the county. Held every September, this festival turns the spotlight onto the artists and their creative process. Artists open the doors to their studios, welcoming the public into their creative sanctuaries. Here, visitors gain an unprecedented view into the inner workings of a pottery studio, the intricacies of stone carving, or the techniques employed in traditional crafts.
Complementing the studio tours, the festival also incorporates a Central Exhibition, showcasing a selection of each participating artist's work. Acting as a tangible brochure, this exhibition allows visitors to plan their studio visits based on their artistic interests.
To ensure broad reach and engagement, we distribute 10,000 festival brochures across Northamptonshire and beyond. These brochures, coupled with various venue-hosted exhibitions throughout September, serve to amplify the visibility of participating artists.
As a self-funded organisation, we rely on the generosity of venues and commercial sponsors within Northamptonshire. Their continued support empowers us to achieve our mission, making art accessible, promoting local artists, and nurturing an artistic community that thrives on diversity and mutual support.
Join us on this journey of artistic exploration and discover the myriad ways in which art continues to shape our lives and communities. Welcome to Northants Open Studios, where art comes to life.
Date: 28/09/2024 - 23/02/2025 at 10:00-17:00
Cordell Garfield has his shoe industry paintings work on show as part of this exhibition. The exhibition at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery looks at how the shoe industry has affected the lives of the people of Northamptonshire, not only through employment, but providing hospitals, carnivals, d (See information on event)
Date: 01/10/2024 - 01/01/2025 at 12:00-12:00
Janet Basset Gallery Rothwell This gallery is in the heart of the Historic town of Rothwell (my home town). The Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre runs regular events. I am pleased to say that I will finally be taking part this October, where a number of my works will be on display along with some pr (See information on event)
Date: 11/10/2024 - 01/10/2025 at 09:00-09:00
I'm delighted to announce that my recent abstract work, Chronos III, is currently being exhibited in a prestigious International Art Exhibition, hosted by Influx Gallery (Notting Hill). The Nexus Exhibition is presented on a state of the art virtual platform to be enjoyed worldwide. Take a virt (See information on event)
Date: 15/10/2024 - 31/03/2025 at 10:00-16:00
Have you always wanted to have a go at upcycling but just don't know where to start? This workshop is designed to give you all the essentials to start your very own upcycling project and give you the confidence to create something unique. An introduction to furniture upcycling workshop where yo (See information on event)
Date: 07/11/2024 - 10/01/2025 at 10:00-16:00
I am delighted to announce that I will be exhibiting as part of the EMPOWER Exhibition at The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury, this winter. The EMPOWER Exhibition will be a unique opportunity to see my Bridges Collection exhibited together, in it's entirety, for the first time outside of my studio/ (See information on event)
Date: 21/11/2024 - 21/11/2024 at 09:30-12:30
On this 3 hour course at the jewellery workshop in the lovely Old School Hall in Yardley Hastings you will learn how to turn silver spoons into beautiful rings. There will also be the opportunity to use spoon bowls to make pendants if you’d like to utilise any cut off sections. Suitable for total (See information on event)
Date: 21/11/2024 - 21/11/2024 at 18:00-20:00
Enhance your abilities in observation, proportion, and form through a life drawing session featuring a nude model. Experience the soothing advantages of this self-guided session with easels available on a first come first served basis. Complimentary Tea and coffee provided. Third Thursday of each mo (See information on event)
Date: 23/11/2024 - 24/11/2024 at 10:00-16:00
Towcester & District Art Society Christmas Art Exhibition. Showcasing many artworks by some very talented artistist, many of which are also members of NROS. (See information on event)
Date: 23/11/2024 - 23/11/2024 at 10:00-14:30
Upcycling is the perfect way to create sustainable, unique pieces for your home or presents for friends and what better way to start than with a beautiful, vintage wooden bowl. Learn how to create smooth, colourful, clean geometric designs onto a vintage wooden bowl in the surroundings of my garden (See information on event)
Date: 24/11/2024 - 15/12/2024 at 10:00-16:00
An open exhibition showcasing professional and emerging artists in and around North Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire, working in any medium, including photography. An opportunity to see and buy work from artists working in a wide variety of media. (See information on event)
Date: 26/11/2024 - 20/12/2024 at 18:30-21:00
Christmas Star workshops on various dates between 26/11/2024 - 20/12/2024 Come to my garden workshop (NN10 6DQ) for an evening of creativity, upcycling fun and festive refreshments. Get yourself in the festive mood by creating your very own upcycled star, handmade (by me) from reclaimed wood. Not on (See information on event)
Date: 26/11/2024 - 26/11/2024 at 10:00-15:00
Northants and Rutland Open Studios artists Lucy Mathers and Claire Mycock are currently showing their work in an empty shop within Swansgate Shopping Centre in Wellingborough as part of a charity initiative called The Artist's Window (https://www.the-aw.com). As part of their occupancy they wil (See information on event)
Date: 28/11/2024 - 28/11/2024 at 09:30-13:30
Learn how to create a beautiful wide textured ring and add two silver spinning components. You’ll use a variety of traditional jewellery techniques including forming, texturing, sanding, soldering and polishing. Materials are included in the course fee. Book here:
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