Devon Open Studios 2027 will take place from Saturday 4 – Sunday 19 September 2027.
Following feedback from artists and visitors, Devon Open Studios is returning to a longer format, spanning three weekends. This gives visitors more time to explore studios across Devon and artists more opportunities to welcome visitors and showcase their work.
Yes! Artists can open for as many or as few days as they wish during the Open Studios period. If you choose to open outside the core event dates, you can also include your additional opening dates and times in the printed guide and on the website.
Fees for Devon Open Studios 2027 are yet to be confirmed. As an artist-led, non-profit organisation, we aim to keep participation fees fair and accessible while covering the costs of delivering and promoting the event.
Your participation fee includes:
More than an exhibition
Many artists tell us that Devon Open Studios becomes a turning point – renewing creative energy, building confidence and opening doors they didn’t expect.
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: tbc
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.