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The work continues.

“After all the feverish activity surrounding the application closing date, things might seem to have gone a little quiet.  Behind the scenes, however, this is one of the busiest periods for our team.  All the applications must be carefully gathered into an attractive looking and easily to use guide, both for our website and the popular brochure.  Once these are both ready, the website can be published and brochure distribution plans roll into action.  If you would like to be a part of our lovely team; why not drop us a line at [email protected]?  We would love to hear from you.”

Closing Date for Applications 16th January 2023

The closing date for applications for our Open Studio Event is 16th January 2023. If you need any help please contact us on [email protected].

Christmas Presents

Are you looking for Christmas Presents?

Search our archives by scrolling to the bottom of this page and clicking on the year you wish to view for an amazing array of artists. Check out their individual websites for unique and special gifts and cards.

Important information about your application

Make sure you fully complete your application before you finally submit and pay. Once you've paid you cannot add to or amend your application again. We will make a charge of £10 for any changes you need us to make. 

An early Sign Up!

The application page for Derbyshire Open Arts 2023 is now open!  An early sign up is a really good idea, as the closing date creeps up very fast once New Year arrives.  Looking out your best images and preparing now will save last minute stress in January.

Derbyshire Open Arts 2023

Welcome to Artists and Makers

We are delighted to tell you that preparations for Derbyshire Open Arts 2023 are well under way with a Brand New Website centre stage. Applications will be open from Monday 31st October until Monday 16th January 2023. Everyone will need to register with the new website to complete their application form.

Derbyshire Open Arts AGM 2021 - Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 at 19:00 on Zoom

We are pleased to invite all our members to attend our Annual General Meeting on Zoom marking the end of the 2021 cycle, when all our efforts were taken online. The Committee would like to thank all of you for your support and participation in the 2021 Online Campaign.

Coming Soon - New Video's with Ben Sherwin and Lynne Taylor

Derbyshire Open Arts in Windows 28th - 31st May 2021

Follow #doartsinwindows on instagram for all the latest news on our latest campaign - Derbyshire Open Arts in Windows

Live Interviews on Instagram

Who: Pentimento

When: Saturday  15th May 2021 10.30am

Where:  Instagram (live) and Facebook (later)

Caroline Hewitt and Jaki Darlington's work is underpinned by a mutual love of the animal world. They specialise in distinctive hand-built ceramics, producing character driven animal sculpture, wood mounted British birds and have developed a collection of hand-made tiles.

Pentimento are interviewed live by Andrea Joseph
https://www.instagram.com/derbyshireopenarts/ 

Artists Video - Terry Baker - Kate Greatorex - Andrea Joseph

A look around the Studios of

Terry Baker manipulates original photographic images. The end-product is a fine art ink-jet print using archival inks offered in limited edition series.

Kate Greatorex @Wiseheart Textiles is a hand weaver, spinner and textile artist working in New Mills. Kate pays homage to the local craft of hand dyed, and tailored New Mills tweed.

Andrea Joseph is an award-winning illustrator from Port Talbot living and working in the Peak District. Driven by a relentless desire to sketch she has evolved from ball points to paints and stains.

Where: On this website: https://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk/videos

Also on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDtSLS4igV

Weekly: Live Interviews on Instagram

Who: Diane Daley

When: Saturday 3rd April 2021 10.30am

Where:  Instagram (live) and Facebook (later)

Find out what a pique-assiette artist does on Saturday Morning at 10.30 as Diane Daley discusses how she designs, nips, shapes, sommths, grouts, polishes and finishes. Diane will be interviewed by David Lowther.