We are looking forward to 2025 Arran Open Studios which is set to be bigger than ever. The online brochure is now available for download and our interactive map gives details of all our participating artists/makers. Here are the key dates:
Preview Exhibition, Brodick Hall: Friday 11th – Monday 14th July
Film Night at Corrie Hall, Sunday 10th August
Open Studios Weekend: Friday 15th – Monday 18th August
See the Events tab for more details
If you are an artist or maker on the island who has not taken part this time and would like to discuss taking part in the Open Studios next year, please do get in touch. We would love to hear from you!
Fiona Greener Studio number 49
Fiona works in Oil on canvas. She paints landscapes and seascapes inspired by the ever changing weather and atmosphere on the Isle of Arran.
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Another of our short films created by film maker @john.perivolaris.pd and cinematographer @ryansbain .
This time, painter Ann Hume explains some of the inspiration for her work as well as what makes Arran Open Studios such a special event.
We hope you are enjoying these short films. One more to come next week.
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STUDIO NUMBER 48
Faye Waterlow
Faye is an Arran born and bred mixed media artist. She specialises in stunning watercolours. Limited edition prints, cards and other beautiful gifts available.
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STUDIO NUMBER 47 Kirsteen Holuj
Kirsteen creates Unique thrown, textured ceramics complimented with metal botanical additions. Her work explores dramatic landscapes and the small details.
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Studio number 45
Elaine Mackie Wright
Elaine creates art and handcrafted jewellery inspired by a love and connection with Mother Nature and ancient spiritual symbolism.
Watercolours; handcrafted jewellery incorporating gemstone crystals, esoteric and Nordic charms and items featuring some of Elaine’s images.
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Less than 2 weeks to go.
Have you planned your studio visits? Brochures in the tourist office, the library and other outlets. Or check out our website for more details. See bio.
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STUDIO NUMBER 44
Ann Hume
Some of you may remember Ann as a jeweller in previous events. She recently retired from jewellery making to return to painting.
Her paintings, are inspired by landscape and its flora and fauna, interpreting them in her own way.
As well as this she spends time drawing in pencil, watercolour, and mixed media.
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STUDIO NUMBER 42
Also at Cladach is Cladach Studio where you can see work by painters Katie Litton and Naomi Rae, and ceramicist Esther Brown; three artists whose work reflects their love of the island from which they draw their inspiration.
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Studio 41
Senja Brendan at Saltwater Studio and Gallery
Original paintings, limited edition prints, ceramics, jewellery and cards are all available. Contemporary seascapes, local scenes and large wave paintings. Every size from miniature to several metres in oils, watercolours and charcoals.
Working in the rear of the gallery space, Senja will be creating her large crashing waves, seascapes and local Arran scenes.
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Studio number 40
Friends of Sannox Christian Centre.
Sannox Christian Centre welcome you to view a variety of artworks including landscapes and painted chairs and to take part in family friendly art and craft, creative activities.
Some of the art pieces on display this year are the work of Moira Shirreff, who is one of the Trustees of Sannox Christian Centre. Moira’s landscape paintings are in ink and soft pastels, and she uses emulsion paint, finished with a hard varnish on her wooden chairs. Some of the works of well-known local artist, Ronnie McNeice are also on display.
Following the success of their art and craft sessions for families last year they offer the same this year with an extended range of activities.
Check out our website Artists page for further details. Or take a look at our previous post. #arranopenstudios
From Pirnmill we travel round to Lochranza and to the studio of Ed O’Donnelly.
STUDIO NUMBER 39
Ed ‘s work consists of large scale watercolour paintings indirectly responding to ideas around geology, archaeology, land and sea. His paintings develop themes in the relationship between people and place.
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