Teesdale ArtNet, a recently founded networking group for artists, is preparing to bring an open studios project back to the dale during April and May.
To take advantage of the upcoming event, artists must register to be part of Teesdale ArtNet by Monday, February 12. The group aims to develop audiences for the work of artists living or working in Teesdale through collaboration.
This year’s open studios event will run from Saturday, April 28 to Monday, May 7. During this time, the artists will invite the public to visit them in their studios.
Meanwhile, The Witham, in Barnard Castle, will host a showcase exhibition giving people a taste of the artists’ work. This will take place from April 26 to May 26.
Group secretary Judi Caplin said: “By joining the group, artists get a presence on the website and social media publicity too. They also get an opportunity to take part in open studios.
“It is the major event of the year which will run concurrently with an exhibition at The Witham. Last time I think everyone found it very productive in terms of inspiration and creativity. It gave them sales too.”
Funding applications have already been submitted by the group’s committee to try to develop the organisation and help deliver a more diverse programme of events. If successful, Teesdale ArtNet will provide a bus tour service during the open studios project. This will provide minibus transport to the studios in dale villages.
Ms Caplin said: “I think it is great for visitors to Teesdale who don’t really know where they are or for people living in Teesdale who don’t have transport.”
It is also hoped that the group will be able to host art workshops for adults, children and families in village halls as well as offering artist members professional development opportunities.
A brochure detailing all events will be available in March.
Membership costs £50 and £20 for concessions. Artists can join the group after February 12 but will not be able to be part of the open studios event. For more information visit www.teesdaleartnet.org.uk.
This year’s open studios event will run from Saturday, April 28 to Monday, May 7. During this time, the artists will invite the public to visit them in their studios.
Meanwhile, The Witham, in Barnard Castle, will host a showcase exhibition giving people a taste of the artists’ work. This will take place from April 26 to May 26.
Group secretary Judi Caplin said: “By joining the group, artists get a presence on the website and social media publicity too. They also get an opportunity to take part in open studios.
“It is the major event of the year which will run concurrently with an exhibition at The Witham. Last time I think everyone found it very productive in terms of inspiration and creativity. It gave them sales too.”
Funding applications have already been submitted by the group’s committee to try to develop the organisation and help deliver a more diverse programme of events. If successful, Teesdale ArtNet will provide a bus tour service during the open studios project. This will provide minibus transport to the studios in dale villages.
Ms Caplin said: “I think it is great for visitors to Teesdale who don’t really know where they are or for people living in Teesdale who don’t have transport.”
It is also hoped that the group will be able to host art workshops for adults, children and families in village halls as well as offering artist members professional development opportunities.
A brochure detailing all events will be available in March.
Membership costs £50 and £20 for concessions. Artists can join the group after February 12 but will not be able to be part of the open studios event. For more information visit www.teesdaleartnet.org.uk.
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