Membership for 2025 is now closed. Membership for 2026 and registration for Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week will open in early February 2026 and close in early March 2026.
All practising artists and makers, with a strong commitment to their art form(s), based in Worcestershire or in close proximity to the county border are welcome to apply for membership of Worcestershire Open Studios.
Membership must be renewed annually. It is essential if you wish to take part in Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week 2026, which runs from 22–31 August 2026. There will be an additional event participation fee (for 2025 this was £95 / £105 depending on number of participants at a venue).
You can also choose to join as a non-participating artist – enjoying all the membership benefits without the obligation to exhibit in Art Week.
Key dates for 2026:
Nov–Jan – Start planning whether, where and perhaps with whom you might take part in Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week 2026.
Early Feb–Early March – Membership enrolment and Art Week registration period.
22–31 August 2026 – Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week.
The benefits of becoming a member
- A year-round gallery of your work in our Worcestershire Artists and Makers Directory on our popular website – update regularly and link through to your website or social media.
- Access to discounts on art materials, printing and framing provided by partner businesses.
- Ongoing PR and social media promotion designed to drive visitors to the website.
- Promote your own workshops and courses on the website.
- Promote your own exhibitions and events on the website.
- Exhibition opportunities, including Malvern Church Walk.
- Access to our members-only Facebook group to share ideas, opportunities, tips and support.
- The opportunity to sign up for participation in Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week 2026 and benefit from the kudos and PR opportunities it provides.
Become part of our county’s thriving artistic network and help secure the future of Worcestershire Open Studios – without members, the event will not continue.
Cost of membership (per year): £35
If you are not a practising artist but would love to be kept informed about our members and updates with Worcestershire Open Studios then please join our general mailing list for which there is no fee.