Norfolk Open Studios

New Autumn Date for Norfolk Open Studios

One of the most successful Open Studios schemes in the country is returning to Norfolk this autumn. Makers and creators will be opening their studio doors across the county as part of Norfolk Open Studios.

The well-loved annual event, which was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, will take place across 16 days in September and October, a change in dates for the event which will allow visitors to explore and experience Norfolk in the autumn.

More than 320 artists will be taking part across 267 venues to share and sell their work.

Artists will be at work in their studios, garages, spare rooms, garden rooms, community spaces and schools sharing how they work.

The free event annually attracts thousands of visitors and in 2019 more than 31,000 people flocked to studios across Norfolk to meet our county’s artists.

Ros Dixon, Norfolk Open Studios Administrator, said: ‘We are so happy that Norfolk Open Studios is returning, a widely loved scheme that artists and visitors look forward to each year.

‘2021 will see it run at its new time in early autumn, allowing visitors to capture that special time of year as well as helping Norfolk Open Studios to develop a clear and bold identity as an autumn event.

‘We can’t wait to be back in the studios, smelling the paint and kilns, getting to ask those questions we’ve always wanted to know from the artists themselves and maybe even having a go at creating something ourselves. And the chance to buy art direct from the artist is very special.’

Artists at all stages of their careers take part, from school and college students through to emerging artists and established and professional artists and makers.

Visitors will find painters, sculptors, weavers, furniture makers, jewellery makers and lots more throughout the varied landscapes of Norfolk.

Alongside opening their studios, many artists will be offering events, demonstrations and workshops to share their skills and practice.

This year the scheme will welcome 23 schools to the event as well as 13 Art Trails, allowing visitors to enjoy several studios in one day.

Artists taking part could not be more excited to be opening their studios to visitors.

Jenni Murphy, who is based at Muspole Workshops in Norwich, said: ‘Open Studios is the perfect platform to make art accessible in an industry that can sometimes feel too exclusive. I can’t wait to welcome everyone and offer them a fun, relaxed and happy environment in which to view art.’

Norfolk Open Studios will take place between September 25th and October 10th.