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In the week leading up to bank holiday Monday Aug. studios, galleries, artists open their doors to exhibit original artwork to the public.

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Well that's a wrap for 2026! Thank you to all our amazing artists who opened their doors and welcomed us to their studios; thank you to visitors who came along, browsed and bought; thanks goes to all the makers of cups of tea and cake that were consumed in aid of charity and finally a big thank you to our volunteer venues who helped distribute our brochure with @acousticdistribution A great year and we'll be back same time in 2027. Hope to see you then! by @hampshireopenstudio

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Make the most of our final day Bank Holiday Monday, look for a cluster of venues near you or explore a new area. Here are some great garden sculptures, jewellery, painting, ceramics and more all around Stubbington & Hillhead venues 272-282 orange section in the brochure #hampshireopenstudios by @hampshireopenstudio

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Which HOS venues are you heading to on Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday? Check our app, brochure or website for inspiration! #hampshireopenstudios (Pictured: Made in the Hood, Highclere venue no. 111 open Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday 10am-4.30pm by @hampshireopenstudio

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A virtual tour of Claire Rye-Weller's venue, number 264, at Locks Heath. Still plenty of time to visit, open from 10am Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday #hampshireopenstudios by @hampshireopenstudio

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Last year's £100 prize winner has selected a piece of jewellery by Olivia Brown at Colemore, venue 194. Don't forget to return your forms for this year with a chance to win a voucher to spend with your favourite artist #hampshireopenstudios by @hampshireopenstudio

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Greatly enjoying the studios this year! Keep doing it, it is great fun! Excellent! We go every year!
This is just some of the feedback coming in from our visitors to artist studios. Still 3 more days to explore our venues across the county.... https://hampshireopenstudios.org.uk (pictured artwork by Tim Mullins venue 195) #hampshireopenstudios by @hampshireopenstudio

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Looking for something to do this August Bank Holiday weekend?
Come and discover a wonderful selection of original artwork by artists of Basingstoke Art Club at their exhibition in Dummer Village.
A variety of paintings and 3D artwork by local artists
Dummer Village Hall. Dummer RG25 2AK
28–30 August 2026
Just 3 days only
Free entry. Delicious cakes and tea/coffee
Come along, enjoy the exhibition and support local artists
#hampshireopenstudios by @hampshireopenstudio

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Half way there… but there is still so much to discover!

We’re halfway through Hampshire Open Studios 2026 – and what an amazing few days it’s been. Artists have been opening their studios, galleries and creative spaces, welcoming visitors, sharing their work, demonstrating their skills and answering your questions.

But if you haven’t started your art trail yet – there’s still plenty of time. From today until Bank Holiday Monday 31 August, discover artists and makers across the county. Visit our website for more details https://hampshireopenstudios.org.uk/ (Pictured Waterside Art Group in Hythe open 26th-29th 10am-4pm this week) #hampshireopenstudios by @hampshireopenstudio

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During Hampshire Open Studios you'll step inside working studios, chat with artists, watch demonstrations and discover the inspiration behind their work.

Every studio tells a different story. Which medium do you love most?

Painting
Ceramics
Wood
Sculpture
Jewellery
Printmaking
Textiles....
(Pictured: Rushes Road venue 200 Petersfield) #hampshireopenstudios by @hampshireopenstudio

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Hampshire Open Studios is on now until Bank Holiday Monday 31st August with hundreds of artists opening their studios, galleries and creative spaces across Hampshire.

Discover painting, ceramics, jewellery, printmaking, glass, sculpture, textiles and so much more.

✔ Free entry
✔ Meet artists
✔ Buy original artwork
✔ Plan your own art trail
(Pictured Colour Factory venue 144 in Winchester open this week 24th, 29th & 30th) by @hampshireopenstudio

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Start your day with the Odiham Art Group, venue 176, open at 10am,. There are also loads of venues nearby to make a day of it! See our website for a suggested mini-trail in the area https://hampshireopenstudios.org.uk/images/document/odiham-mini-2026.pdf #hampshireopenstudios by @hampshireopenstudio

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Today is the day! Hampshire Open Studios is now OPEN. Across the next ten days, hundreds of artists are welcoming visitors into their creative spaces.

Where will your first stop be?
(Pictured Melody' Mosaic venue 246 in Southampton)
Share your photos using #HampshireOpenStudios by @hampshireopenstudio

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