Norfolk Open Studios

Behind the Scenes with Norfolk Open Studios

David Lendrum in his Studio

One of the most successful Open Studios schemes in the country is returning to Norfolk this year.

The award-winning Norfolk Open Studios, now in its 26th year, will run from Saturday May 23rd to Sunday June 7th.

This year, more than 380 artists will throw open their studio doors to the public to exhibit, sell and talk about their work and practice.

The free event annually attracts thousands of visitors and in 2019 more than 31,000 people flocked to studios across Norfolk to see new art, meet artists, and - with many of the works on display being for sale - to buy original artworks directly from their creators.

In 2020 Norfolk Open Studios will welcome 22 schools to the scheme and will host 22 Art Trails, allowing visitors to enjoy several studios in one day. Art demonstrations, private views, workshops and talks also make up this key event.

Ros Dixon, Norfolk Open Studios Administrator, said: ‘Norfolk Open Studios is a well-loved annual event

Olivia Jeffries Photo: Salsabil Morrison

Johno Cornish Studio Photo: Sam Rider

which involves hundreds of Norfolk Artists and some wonderful Norfolk schools and young artists, all helping to celebrate the diversity and creative talent that exists across the county.

‘Painters, sculptors, ceramicists and textile artists as well as many more will be offering a warm welcome, with something for everyone to enjoy and to find out more about. Now in its 26th year, Norfolk Open Studios has a fresh new look, and so keep an eye out for the new logo and imagery dotted around the county in May and June.’ Internationally renowned artists as well as artists new to the scheme take part each year and for many, it offers the opportunity to join a wider community of artists which helps to bring their work to new and diverse audiences, opening up discussions about their practice.

For more information visit norfolkstudios.org.uk