The artists taking part include: Alison Borthwick, Alistair Dickson, Amanda Buchanan Hutchison, Andrew Walters , Athena McLellan, Art4You, Charlotte Strawbridge, Cindy Mcloughlin, Creative in Callander, Frances Douglas, Gillie Welstead, Graham Tristram, Iona Buchannan, Jane Buchannan, Jane Campbell, Jessica Langford, Jill Sives, Judy Shaw Stewart, Kate Sankey, Katherine Cowtan, Kerry Lindsell, Libby Yule, Lorna Mackay, Mark Drury , Mary Mackay, Mauire Jessett, Max Johnson, Michael Prince, Robin Chapman Campbell, Sarah Hill, Sheila Patrick, and Yani Homfray.

Open Studios events have a long history, and there are many of them Nationwide (even Internationally). Each is run locally, and for the past 12 years the Open Studios event for Central Scotland was ‘Forth Valley Art Beat’.  When the event wasn’t scheduled for this year, some of the artists in Stirlingshire decided to create their own smaller and more local event instead.  With very little time and only a few artist volunteers to plan and organise it, the focus was on the rural artists (which is what inspired the event’s name!)  

Thanks to help from Scene Stirling, an Open Studios Stirlingshire event will take place this year from Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd June 2024.

It showcases some of the many talented artists and makers of the area, giving an exciting taste of the working lives of the creative people in rural Stirlingshire, the spaces where they make their work, and an insight into how living in the country and the local landscapes have often inspired their work. 

During the event visitors are invited to visit Artists and Makers, often in their working studios. It is an opportunity to see what they do, discuss their ideas, techniques and materials, be inspired or even ‘have a go’, try a new skill, join a workshop, and buy work directly from the artists.

We hope you will enjoy exploring the Stirlingshire countryside while travelling to the event venues. Many of the artists live in very beautiful rural locations, and there is fabulous scenery to see along the way!

Come and see paintings, pottery, photography, weaving, basket making, animation and lots more!

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