Thank you to all our visitors, our artists/makers and our supporters who made this year’s Open Studios such a success! We are already looking forward to next year and dates are now set for two key events:
Preview Exhibition, Brodick Hall, Friday 10th – Monday 13th July 2026
The Arran Open Studios Weekend, Friday 14th – Monday 17th August 2026
More details will begin to appear here in the spring and in the meantime 2025’s materials will be available here as a taster.
If you can’t wait until next summer for more Arran art you might like to know that some of the studios are also open at other times throughout the year. These studios are marked with a wee calendar icon, 
on the Artists Page. Please do make sure to check with each artist before visiting as hours and dates may well vary by season.
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!
Hi all, I`ll be kicking off the 2026 Arran Open Studios`s social media takeover with my studio, Catherine Rose Creations, in Whiting Bay.
My name is Catherine Rose Scott and I moved to Arran in 2017. I quickly became enamoured with the local wildlife and landscapes, and incorporate many local imagery into my artworks, which are largely in acrylics and oils.
Recently, I have also begun to mix things up a bit with some watercolours and digital artwork as well. I`ll be posting all of my goings-on throughout this week, and hopefully give you all a taste of what can be found in my studio when you visit in August.
#arranartist #openstudios #acrylicpainting #oilpainting #scottishart
Created by filmaker @john.perivolaris.pd and cinematographer @ryansbain
Baxter contributing to our Open Studios meeting today 🐾🐾
The enrolment for this years event is now complete and we have over 40 studios. The brochure is coming on really well, thanks to Elaine our graphic designer.
Looking forward to sharing artists work with you soon.
#arranopenstudios26
And here’s what happens when you ask someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing to film an event. 😜
#ısleofarran
#arrantheartsisland
Arran Theatre and Arts Trust
Kirsteen Holuj, ceramicist studio number 47 features in our final short film created by @johnperivolaris and cinematographer @ryansbain .
Kirsteen explains some of her processes and her inspiration.
One day to go until our event begins.
#arrantheartsisland #openstudiosscotland #arranopenstudios #arrantheatreandarts #visitarran
STUDIO NUMBER 44
I’m looking forward to Arran Open Studios weekend and sharing some of the work I’ve been doing over the last 9 months or so since retiring from jewellery making. It’s a bumper year for Arran Open Studios this year, with over 50 artists taking part with lots of different disciplines. Enjoy it if you’re visiting! #arranopenstudios
A huge thank you to all the Brodick’s businesses who businesses who have supported us again this year.
@arranactive @jamesofarran @thearrangiftbox @arransenseofscotland #theormidalehotel
Only 2 days until Arran Open Studios 25 begins.
We’ve been all round the island in our social media posts and now returning to Brodick where there are 11 studios to visit.
#arrantheartsisland #arranopenstudios25 #openstudiosscotland #arranopenstudios #isleofarran #visitarran
#arrantheatreandarts
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Thank you to our advertisers in Lochranza. We rely on funds from our advertisers to make our event as successful as we can.
Whilst you are in the north of the island you might like to visit them.
#communitysupport
@arranwhisky @laggwhisky
@arrangeopark
@lochranzainn
Pirnmill, Lochranza and Sannox.
The north of the island is one of Arran’s most scenic, where we have 3 studios taking part. You don’t want to miss any of them!
Studio number 38, Rob Stevens, Goblach Art Studio at Pirnmill.
Studio number 39, Ed O’Donnelly in Lochranza, a beautiful 5-10 min walk up the track will definitely not disappoint with fabulous views of Lochranza and the mountains.
Studio number 40, Friends of Sannox. This venue is in the fascinating old Sannox Church. They will also be hosting children’s craft activities. Details on our website.
arranopenstudios.org
#arrantheartsisland #openstudiosscotland #arranopenstudios #isleofarran #arrantheatreandarts #visitarran
This morning we travel round to Machrie and Shiskine on the west coast of Arran. There are 4 studios to visit in this area. Studios 34-37
You can find details and more about each artist on our website.
arranopenstudios.org
#arrantheartsisland #arranopenstudios25 #openstudiosscotland #arranopenstudios #isleofarran #arrantheatreandarts #visitarran #arranartists
