Events for
Summer 2024

Arran Open Studios Weekend

Friday 16th – Monday 19th August

This year’s Open Studios event will take place over the weekend of 16th – 19th of August, right across the Isle of Arran. Our artists have come together once again to share their love and passion for their art with you.

Our invitation is extended to all, whether you already enjoy art, or are maybe just a wee bit curious. Whether you already love and feel inspired by the Isle of Arran or this is your first visit.

Full details of all the participating studios are here on this website and also in the printed brochure that is widely available on Arran and further afield. Whether you want to purchase the object of your desire, see how the artists and makers work, browse the studios and creative places or just pop in for a chat – rest assured you are very welcome.

You are also able download the brochure as a PDF from our home page if you wish – best to bring that or a paper copy as relying on the online version alone may be a challenge in some parts of the island.

Saturday 10th August

Film Night

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY- FILM NIGHT- Award winning film
Arran Open Studios in Conjunction with Corrie Film Club
Saturday 10th August – doors open 7 for 7.30pm
Free event – donations welcome
Maudie is a deeply moving film, based on the true story of folk artist Maude Lewis (Sally Hawkins) and her unlikely romance with reclusive Everett Lewis (Ethan Hawke). Maude suffers from severe arthritis, yet despite her fragility she is determined to be independent and create art.
You can view a trailer by clicking here
Friday 12th - Monday 15th July 2024

Open Studios Preview Exhibition at Brodick Hall

Following the success of previous preview exhibitions, we will once again be staging a ‘Taster’ in advance of the Open Studios weekend itself! This will again be in the fabulous Brodick Village Hall. The exhibition will feature a single piece from most of the artists participating in the weekend and give visitors a feel for the wide range and high quality of the work created by the artist and maker community here in Arran.

Here are some images and lovely visitor feedback from 2022’s exhibition to whet your appetite!

 

Thursday 14th March - Saturday 27th April

Harbour Arts Centre Irvine

We have a delighted to have an exhibition of Arran Open Studios artists running this spring on the mainland – a first for us! Details below from the HAC.