Across Devon, painters, sculptors, printmakers, ceramicists, jewellers, textile artists and more open their doors to reveal the ideas, materials and processes behind their work. It’s a rare chance to step behind the scenes and see how artists create.
The event is free to attend, and visitors are encouraged to support local creativity by buying directly from artists — whether a major artwork or a small, meaningful piece.
Participants range from emerging talent to established professionals. Many draw inspiration from Devon’s rich natural world — its coastlines, wildlife, flora and varied landscapes — making every studio visit a distinct and personal encounter with creativity.
Devon Open Studios will take place from 12–20 September 2026.
Following feedback from artists, the event has moved to a more focused, festival-style format. Concentrating activity into one clear period helps build momentum, attract audiences, and create a shared sense of occasion across the county.
Yes. Artists may open for as many or as few days as they wish during the festival period, and those who choose to open outside the core dates can still list their full opening dates and times in the printed guide and on the website.
Yes. The fee structure has been revised to be fairer, clearer and more flexible, for individual artists, and artists working in groups.
Fees are worked out on a per-participant basis, so everyone contributes proportionally to the size of their group. This ensures fairness while still benefiting from shared costs. Devon Open Studios fees were last reviewed over seven years ago. The current structure reflects rising print, production and staffing costs, while aiming to distribute participation fees more fairly across solo artists and groups.
Your fee covers:
Many artists tell us DOS becomes a turning point — renewing creative energy, building confidence, and opening doors they didn’t expect.
All Devon Open Studios fees are participation fees and are charged per artist or group taking part.
Solo artist – Quarter-page listing
Quarter-page listing in the printed guide, plus an individual Devon Open Studios web page.
£150
Solo artist – Half-page listing
Half-page listing in the printed guide, plus an individual Devon Open Studios web page.
£350
Two artists – Joint quarter-page listing
Joint quarter-page listing in the printed guide, plus a joint Devon Open Studios web page, with links to each artist’s individual page.
£240
Two artists – Joint half-page listing
Joint half-page listing in the printed guide, plus a joint Devon Open Studios web page, with links to each artist’s individual page.
£370
Small group (3–5 artists)
Half-page listing in the printed guide, plus a joint Devon Open Studios web page, with links to each participating artist’s individual page.
£390
Medium group (6–10 artists)
Half-page listing in the printed guide, plus a joint Devon Open Studios web page, with links to each participating artist’s individual page.
£650
Large group (11+ artists)
Full-page feature in the printed guide (double the previous print space), giving the group a strong, highly visible presence in the publication.
Includes a joint Devon Open Studios web page plus the option for every participating artist to have their own individual Devon Open Studios web page, linked from the group page, allowing for additional images and information.
£1,000
Individual artist pages for group participants can be set up once registration is complete.
Each year, Devon Open Studios offers an Emerging Artist Bursary programme, supporting artists at early or transitional stages of their professional practice. Further details here.
Yes. Artists can participate as individuals, pairs, or groups of any size, provided all participants are members of Devon Artist Network (DAN).
Yes. Once the group has registered and paid, each participating artist can create their own individual web listing, linked to the main group listing.
Registration opens: 2 February 2026
Registration closes: 29 March 2026
Places are limited and the event is often oversubscribed, so early registration is advised.
You will need:
No. You choose which days you open during the festival period. However, artists who open for more days often find it easier to build an audience over time.
A stepped refund policy applies depending on when you withdraw, reflecting work already completed on the guide and event organisation. Full details are provided in the Terms & Conditions.
Promotion is a shared effort. Devon Artist Network coordinates county-wide marketing, press activity and social media, led by a dedicated PR Manager and supported by a Social Media Assistant in the lead-up to the event. This includes press coverage, online promotion and skills-building workshops to help artists promote their own work. Artists are encouraged to promote their own studios locally using the guidance, training and promotional materials provided.
Yes. All artists must have appropriate Public Liability Insurance for their venue. Guidance and affordable options are available if needed.
The Devon Open Studios Coordinator is your first point of contact for any queries before, during or after registration. For further information, please see Devon Open Studios Terms & Conditions 2026.