farOpen - Forest and Rivers Open Studios

A vibrant annual celebration of the region’s creative talent run by local artists. Entrance is free to all venues/events.

farOpen also organises exhibitions and workshops throughout the year. Please check details on our website or, even better subscribe to our newsletter from the home page.

Open to all artists, this art trail and the farOpen exhibitions are a celebration of the quality and diversity of visual art found within the Forest of Dean and along rivers Severn and Wye. It includes ceramics, book art, drawing, painting, printmaking, enamelling, jewellery, paper art, photography, sculpture, stone carving, wood carving, wire work, pyrography, glass, cyanotypes, mosaics, decoupage, tapestry weaving, upcycled textiles, kinetic art, willow weaving, basketry, furniture, wooden kitchenware, artist film, silk ribbon embroidery, leather work, botanical pressings, laser engraving, silversmithing.

Venues range from artists’ homes, studios and gardens to pop-up exhibitions in churches, cafes, galleries, shops and other wonderful venues.

Visiting working studios provides a fascinating insight into artists’ creative space. What’s more, artists love to chat about their work and their inspirations; it’s even better if they can show, not just tell!

We hope you will enjoy visiting favourites and making new discoveries, as well as attending farOpen workshops and exhibitions.