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Misprinted brochures

We apologise to people who are finding brochures with pages missing, and some printed twice. Other than trying to get hold of another brochure from a different place, you can download a brochure on our website from the third big button on the home page. Also, in the artists pages you can filter by location and by genre which may be useful. Hopefully when you get to your first venue they will still have some brochures that you can use from then on while you're out and about. 

Last minute updates on venues 28, 39, 60 & 66

  • Venue 28 Caudwell's Mill in Rowsley is partially closed but our artists are still exhibiting. Free parking is still available.
  • Venue 39 John Sutcliffe regrets he will no longer be able to exhibit. Please contact him if you are interested in his work.
  • Venue 60 has moved round the corner from Mellor Road to 43 Whitle Road, New Mills SK22 4EH only about 400m away.
  • Venue 66 in Hayfield is actually 2 venues on Swallow House Lane - 76 Swallow House Lane and Bank Vale Paper Mill also on Swallow House Lane.

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Keep in with the in crowd: follow Derbyshire Open Arts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for all the latest news on artists and art venues throughout our beautiful county.  Access exclusive artists’ videos, live updates and more for the Derbyshire-wide event of the year, next weekend, 27th-29th May. Click on the icons top right of every webpage.

Derbyshire Open Arts Brochures are now out and about!

Derbyshire Open Arts brochures are now being distributed around the county and beyond.  If you want to pick one up, try your local library, tourist information, cafe, college or school. You can also download a brochure from the home page of the website onto your device as a PDF.

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