Cheltenham Open Studios - original art made here COS17
10 – 18 June

This is your portal to the visual arts in Cheltenham and its surrounds. It is set to become the definitive directory of artists working in the area and details all upcoming shows, workshops and events. To find out what’s going on over the coming months, visit our Calendar. If you’re an artist then why not sign up and join in.

Guides can be found at all major tourist outlets, plus Waterstones, Dodwells on the Bath Road, The Guild at 51 on Clarence Street and all participating venues. View and download a copy here

COS17: 10 – 18 June

Original art made here

See the work of over 200 artists on an open-door-to-door trail of 73 venues. Meet the artists, view their work, learn about their practice. You can now download our brand new event guide book and press kit materials.

COS17 is the 10th time the artists from Cheltenham Open Studios have opened their doors to the public in this celebration of the visual art being made in the area. Now a biennial event, it  has become an important part of the cultural landscape for artists and art lovers alike. The first event, in 2001, saw just 46 artists take part; in 2015, the last time the event was staged, over 14,000 people visited the studios, workrooms and exhibition spaces of over 200 artists working in Cheltenham and its surrounds. This year’s event runs 10 to 18 June, and from the guide, looks to be even richer and more diverse than ever.

We are very excited that the COS packs are ready, to join in please contact niki whitfield on niki@cheltenhamopenstudios.org.uk
'Original Art Made Here'
Meet the artists, view their work, learn about their practice.

Packs will be made available this Autumn. Please place the COS dates in the diary, there are some exciting developments to engage more people in the art trail next year.....

2 more days to go .... lots to see and experience. It has been a great week, so far and we have had some lovely feedback and new vistors to the trail. Enjoy ....