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Devon Artist Network Emerging Artist Bursary 2024

Devon Artist Network supports new and emerging artists taking part in Devon Open Studios from 7 – 22 September 2024. The Emerging Artist Bursary aims to nurture and encourage new talent to take the next steps in their career by funding their participation in this prestigious annual open studios event.  Who can apply?  The bursaries are […]

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Catherine West receives the Heather Jansch Award

Artist Catherine West has been presented with the Heather Jansch Award by Devon Artist Network. Catherine is the third person to receive the annual award, which was set up by Devon Artist Network in memory of Heather Jansch, to recognise the contribution to Devon Open Studios by one artist or venue. Heather was a renowned sculptor who […]

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Devon Open Studios Bursary Artists Announced

Artists all over the county are getting ready to welcome visitors for Devon Open Studios. As well as the many experienced artists taking part, there is a range of new talent. Four artists have been awarded Emerging Artist Bursaries, which are aimed at those taking their first steps into professional arts practice, returning to the arts after a career break, or taking their creativity in a new direction. 

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Artist in her studio with paintings of the sea and coast

Artists welcome visitors behind the scenes

Artists all over Devon will be inviting people to look behind the scenes during this year’s Devon Open Studios.

More than 300 artists will be demonstrating and showcasing their work in creative spaces across the county, including gardens, galleries, sheds, attics, a yurt and a historic mill.

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Siddy Langley receives the Heather Jansch Award

Glass artist Siddy Langley has been presented with the Heather Jansch Award. Siddy is the second person to receive the annual award, which was set up by Devon Artist Network last year to recognise the contribution to Devon Open Studios by one artist or venue. Over many years Siddy has taken part in Open Studios, […]

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Venue 43 – Tessa Jane’s garden studio is waiting for you

Tessa Jane always brings colour and passion to her work. You will find her beautiful West Devon studio open every day until 25 September at Wychwood, Green Lane, Yelverton. Visiting Tessa in her caravan studio, you get a good idea of how prolific she has been during her isolation. Works in progress are everywhere – […]

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Shining a Spotlight on the recovery of Torbay’s Favourite Theatre

It was closed for more than 500 days as a result of the pandemic but since reopening Torbay audiences have flooded back to show their support for the venue. Torbay’s Princess Theatre opened its doors again more than twelve months ago now, and to mark the occasion and remember the period during which theatres across […]

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Venue 141 will be closed 25 September

Due to family commitments Joe Webster’s studio will be closed on Sunday 25 September, so the final day of Devon Open Studios for venue 141 will be Saturday 24 September. The studio is open all year, so if you can’t make it please contact Joe to arrange an alternative viewing.

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Ullacombe Farm Café – venue 104 Manaton Makers

Devon Open Studios venue for the Manaton Makers is Ullacombe Farm Café, and tables must be pre-booked via their website – www.ullacombefarm.co.uk/cafe However, takeaway hot drinks and light snacks are available over the counter and can be consumed in comfort in our lovely barn venue right next door.

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