Chichester Open Studios
Guide for new artists
Guide for new artists
What you need to know
Hello and welcome! This information is particularly for artists new to Open Studios or those who have not participated for a while. We are delighted that you have decided to join us and hope you will find it a positive and enjoyable experience.
Registration for the 2026 Chichester Open Studios Art Trail ‘Open Call’ will be open from 10th October until midnight on 30th November 2025.
Guide for new artists
A few points…
Publicity
We actively promote Chichester Open Studios Artists and support our artists through press and online advertising. We’ll provide you with clear signs so visitors can easily find their way to your studio, posters, flyers, and Guides.
Your own efforts to market your studio and artwork will further increase visitor numbers and enhance your overall experience.
Signage
Signs will be distributed a few weeks before the event. Arrow signs should be placed out on the morning of each Trail day. While we endeavour to supply signs secured on stakes, you may wish to reinforce them further depending on your location. Full details will be sent by email to all registered artists.”
Collection Day TBC 2026!
Collection day provides everything you need for your studio—signs, clickers, posters, flyers, and Guides. It’s also a great opportunity to meet and connect with fellow artists.
Setting up your Studio Venue
The idea behind Open Studios is for the public to see your work in the context of its creation. Visitors love to gain an insight into your working practice, the tools you use, the process and details of making; it becomes accessible, adding meaning and associations to your work.
Safety Guidance
An artist’s working environment can pose hazards to visitors. The Guide will carry a disclaimer to the effect that visitors enter at their own risk and we will also provide a safety notice for you to print out and display in your studio.
Newsletters
We will keep in touch with you via Newsletters, letting you know what is happening on the organisational side, anything we need from you and when it is required. It is essential you thoroughly read these emails and it is each individual artists responsibility to do so; it may seem long but it’s all necessary details.
Artist Mentors
Seasoned artists are offering a guiding hand to newcomers through our relaxed mentoring programme. If you feel this would be helpful, simply tick the box for a mentor when registering, and we will do our best to match you with a suitable guide.
We are here to support and promote Artists, and we’re confident you will enjoy being part of the Chichester Open Studios – Art Trail. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@chichesteropenstudios.org.
Sharing
A max. SIX artists per venue
