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York Open Studios is York's largest arts festival! • 18-19 and 25-26 April 2026 • 10am - 5pm

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⭐ Not long left! Don't let this opportunity pass you by ⭐

There are just 2 days left to submit your application for York Open Studios 2027. If you've been meaning to apply, this is your sign - don't leave it until the last minute!

⏰ Applications close at 23:59 this Saturday (25 July).

🔗 Apply via the link in our bio.

#YorkOpenStudios #YOS2027 #YorkArtists #York #CallForArtists #OpenCall #EmergingArtists #OpenStudios #CreativeCommunity by @yorkopenstudios

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2 months ago

10 days left to apply for York Open Studios 2027! 💛

The countdown is ON! Apply today to be part of York’s longest-running arts festival.

Selected artists open their studios, workshops and homes across 17–18 & 24–25 April 2027, inviting the public to discover their work and creative process.

We welcome applications from students, emerging and established artists.

📍 Live or work within 10 miles of York city centre? Submit your application before 25 July 2027.

🟡 Bursary opportunity: We’re offering a £500 bursary to selected artists creating non-saleable work, including performance, digital, conceptual and installation practices. Find out more and apply via the link in our bio or through our website.

#YorkOpenStudios #YOS2027 #YorkArtists #York #CallForArtists #OpenCall #EmergingArtists #OpenStudios #CreativeCommunity by @yorkopenstudios

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3 months ago

Applications for York Open Studios 2027 are now open! ⭐

Next year marks 25 years of York Open Studios, and we are now inviting applications from artists and makers for YOS 2027.

A bursary is available - details, including eligibility and how to apply, can be found via the link in our bio.

🟡 Applications open: 15 June
🟠 Applications close: 25 July

Find out more and apply via the link in our bio.

#YorkOpenStudios #YOS2027 #CallForArtists #YorkArtists by @yorkopenstudios

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4 months ago

We’re wrapping up two truly special weekends at York Open Studios 2026 💛

Thank you to our amazing artists, their dedicated helpers, and every single person who visited, supported, shared and championed the event.

It’s been a joy to see so many people out exploring, connecting and celebrating creativity across the city – with some very kind weather along the way ☀️

We couldn’t have done it without you.

And we’re already excited for next year… our 25th anniversary 👀

Watch this space.

#yorkopenstudios #yorkopenstudios2026 #yorkopenstudios2027 taken in York by @yorkopenstudios

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5 months ago

Thank you for your art!

Today is the last day of York Open Studios so seize your last chance…

Well it’s been another wonderful @yorkopenstudios this year and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting some exceptional artists and appreciating their talented creations 💫

Here’s David Campbell @anitaevagora fabulous fusion of home and studio looking and feeling like a work of art in its own right. Influences from Greece and Yorkshire play out in his breathtaking work 🇬🇷 🏵️

You’ve still got time to visit so check out their website and map yorkopenstudios.co.uk and go enjoy on this glorious Sunday 🖼️ 🌞

David Campbell Artist | York Open Studios | York UK | Yorkshire UK

BIG thanks to the organisers, the artists and you the public for supporting this brilliant event @yorkopenstudios 🤗 by @yorkopenstudios

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5 months ago

We’ve officially entered our second weekend and wrapped up Day 3 of York Open Studios 2026 - what a day it’s been ✨

A huge thank you to our incredible artists, all the visitors who’ve been out exploring, our brilliant YOS helpers, and even Mother Nature for showing off with that sunshine ☀️

We go again for our final day tomorrow. If there are artists you haven’t made it to yet, now’s your chance!

#yorkopenstudios #yorkopenstudios2026 taken in York by @yorkopenstudios

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5 months ago

Final York Open Studios weekend!

How to get the most out of it…

It’s a bit over facing when faced with 150 artists in 100 locations all over the York and surrounds. We’ve teamed up with our friends @york.uk to promote @yorkopenstudios by splitting it into ‘Trails’ across a smaller area with a cool mix of artists. Here’s Rawcliffe and Clifton:

Venue 54 - Chiu-I Wu ( Ceramics) @wuchiui
Venue 53 - Nicola Harper ( Textiles ) nicolaharpertextileartist
Venue 59 - John Hollington ( Collage/Mixed Media ) @johnhollington_design
Venue 60 - Prachi Bhatnagar ( Painting) @prachi.painterly
Venue 61 - Jacqueline James ( Textiles) @jaquelinejamesrugs
Venue 62 - Hazel Battersby ( Painting) @hazelbattersbyart Georgie Britton ( Painting ) @studiobritton and Chris Hall ( Printmaking )

Tag us in with your favourites and let’s support these superb local artists!

Plan your Open Studios @yorkopenstudios.co.uk | York Open Studios | York UK 🖼️ 💫 🧭 taken in York,UK by @yorkopenstudios

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5 months ago

Plan your Open Studios weekend! 💛

With so much to see and so many artists to choose from, it can be tricky to know where to start so here’s 4 examples of ‘Trails’ you can take to help you get going, with options for walking, cycling or driving - see the comments for the full list of venues and artists included!

Then check out the online map on @yorkopenstudios website or pick up a book from one of the venues and explore the artists profiles to see more of what to expect at each stop 🎨

After a great first weekend, we can’t wait for more exploring this weekend! Have you visited any venues yet or do you have your eye on any?

[York, Open Studios, What’s on, Art, Photography, Textiles] by @yorkopenstudios

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5 months ago

What a great weekend…

How to get the most out of York Open Studios:)

Well the first weekend was a resounding success and we met several people who were planning ‘Trails’ like us to really get the most out of the event. Thanks to @yorkopenstudios for helping us plan such an excellent set of ‘Trails’.

Here’s some outtakes of the excellent artists from Sheriff Hutton to Strensall. See the ‘Trail’ map on the last slide 🧭📍

TRAIL 1
🟡 Venue 50 - Justine Warner ( Textiles) @justine_warner_artist
🟡 Venue 51 - Gonzalo Blanco ( Painting) @gonzaloblanco64
🟡 Venue 52 - Sarah Schiewe ( Ceramics) @schieweceramics and Suzanne Young ( Drawing) @suzanneyoung2022
🟡 Venue 47 - Charlotte Willoughby-Paul ( Painting) @charlottewilloughbypaul
🟡Venue 48 - Ruth King ( Ceramics) @ruthkingceramics and Jane Blackman ( Ceramics ) @janeblackmanceramics

Go to YORKOPENSTUDIOS.co.uk and book your Trails for next weekend- it’s a very good idea indeed ☺️

Also thanks to the artists for their warm welcome and taking the time to talk through their practice 🌼🫶🏼

Official partner with @york.independentlife of the 24th @yorkopenstudios✌🏽

York Open Studios | York Artists | York UK | Yorkshire UK taken in York by @yorkopenstudios

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5 months ago

YOS Day 2: Complete ✅

WOW. What a weekend.

Thank you so much to everyone who’s been out visiting York Open Studios, supporting artists, and making the yellow balloon trail feel so special 💖

Please don’t panic… we’ve still got one more weekend to go. If you missed this weekend or haven’t made it to your favourite artist yet, there’s still time.

We’ll be back next Saturday and Sunday (25th-26th) for the final weekend. See you then! ✨✌️

#yorkopenstudios #yorkopenstudios2026 taken in York by @yorkopenstudios

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6 months ago

YOS Day 1: Complete ✅

What a Saturday it’s been!

The first day of York Open Studios has been full of brilliant artwork, visitors, and some gorgeous weather too ✌️

Here’s just a glimpse of some of the studios we’ve visited today 👀

We go again tomorrow… and next weekend too. Rest up, plan your route, and get ready to do it all over again.

Thank you so much for all your support - we’re looking forward to doing it all again tomorrow! ☺️

#yorkopenstudios #yorkopenstudios2026 taken in York by @yorkopenstudios

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6 months ago

2026 YOS Artist ✨

Chris Hall 🟡 Venue 62

Chris uses lino etching combined with drawing and watercolour to overlay transparent layers of colour to reference the expansive horizons of the landscape of the Yorkshire Coast and the Yorkshire Wolds.

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#YorkOpenStudios #YorkOpenStudios2026 #YorkArtists #PrintmakingArt #Printmaking #ContemporaryPrint #YorkArtists #OpenStudios by @yorkopenstudios

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