About Cheltenham Open Studios

Cheltenham Open Studios exists to celebrate the arts and creativity.

We bring our community together, raise the profile of local talent and create opportunities to connect with new audiences and take part in our biennial Open Studios trail.

As a COS member you can:

• create an artist profile in our online artist directory
• receive the regular ART eBulletins
• share exhibitions and events through our members' calendar
• connect with our growing community of artists
• register to take part in the Cheltenham Open Studios Art Trail

2027 marks a special milestone for Cheltenham Open Studios as we celebrate our 15th Art Trail.

Every two years, artists across Cheltenham and the surrounding area open their studios, homes and shared exhibition spaces to the public, creating a unique opportunity to discover art where it is made and meet the people behind the work.

Around 200 artists across 70+ venues take part, representing a wide range of disciplines and creative practices.

The trail is free for visitors and takes place across Cheltenham and the surrounding area, encouraging people to explore studios, discover new artists and experience the breadth of creativity within our local visual arts community.

Follow us on Instagram and sign up for the ART eBulletin for the latest COS27 news and information about taking part.

While the biennial trail remains at the heart of Cheltenham Open Studios, COS is active throughout the year.

Through our artist directory, exhibitions and events, ART eBulletins and Artists in the Spotlight, we provide opportunities for artists to be seen, share their practice and connect with audiences beyond the nine days of the trail.

Artists in the Spotlight takes audiences behind the finished work, sharing the people, processes, studios and stories that make up our creative community through interviews, photography, film and sound.

Membership of Cheltenham Open Studios connects you to our growing network of artists and gives you access to COS opportunities and member benefits throughout the year.

To join:

1. Register for an account on the COS website and confirm your email address.
2. Complete your artist profile and add at least one image.
3. Send your membership payment.

Once your membership has been processed, your artist profile and other member features will become active.

If you have any questions about joining Cheltenham Open Studios or taking part in COS27, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.