Meet the artists during Devon Open Studios

Devon Open Studios is a unique opportunity to meet artists in their studios in some of the most beautiful, unexplored parts of Devon. In addition to being able to buy art direct from the creator, many demonstrate, give talks or give you a chance to have a go.

This year's Devon Open Studios will run between 6th – 21st of September.

Only at Open Studios can the visitor experience the people, creative process and ideas that unfold within the private studios of artists. Many artists also give demonstrations and show works in progress, allowing the rare chance to see the art being created and get a feel for the process from concept to completion. All the art is displayed and sold by artists directly, simultaneously helping them build their mailing lists, gain new admirers, and ultimately sustain a living.

Self-guided art tours can be taken by using colour coded area maps in the brochures provided at the event or allow yourself to spontaneously follow the yellow arrows dotted about the countryside. Get engaged, inspired, and, on occasion, challenged by the art and you might just take home a prize painting, sculpture, jewellery or a piece of handcrafted pottery.

Artists will be opening their studios, (and often their homes) for 16 days in September, when, in some, you’ll also come across music, talks, and refreshments.

 Please check the brochure to confirm dates, times, and find out helpful directions.

Devon Open Studios allows an exceptional chance for the public to enjoy art at its origin. It is a premier event of Devon Artist Network (DAN), a membership organisation of over 800 members, committed to raising awareness of visual arts.

Once again this year, Devon Open Studios’ key commercial sponsor is Helpful Holidays, one of the leading West Country holiday cottage specialists that markets and lets over 700 holiday homes throughout Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. “Helpful Holidays has been awarded joint first place in the recent Which? Travel members' survey of UK self-catering accommodation, achieving Which? Recommended Provider status for the third year in succession.”

More information can be found on the website: www.devonartistnetwork.co.uk A free guide to the event is available from tourist information centres, libraries, hotels and galleries in late July.

The 2014 event guide will be available to download from http://www.devonartistnetwork.co.uk/AboutDOS  from July 2014.