We’re wrapping up two truly special weekends at York Open Studios 2026 💛
Thank you to our amazing artists, their dedicated helpers, and every single person who visited, supported, shared and championed the event.
It’s been a joy to see so many people out exploring, connecting and celebrating creativity across the city – with some very kind weather along the way ☀️
We couldn’t have done it without you.
And we’re already excited for next year… our 25th anniversary 👀
Watch this space.
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Thank you for your art!
Today is the last day of York Open Studios so seize your last chance…
Well it’s been another wonderful @yorkopenstudios this year and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting some exceptional artists and appreciating their talented creations 💫
Here’s David Campbell @anitaevagora fabulous fusion of home and studio looking and feeling like a work of art in its own right. Influences from Greece and Yorkshire play out in his breathtaking work 🇬🇷 🏵️
You’ve still got time to visit so check out their website and map yorkopenstudios.co.uk and go enjoy on this glorious Sunday 🖼️ 🌞
David Campbell Artist | York Open Studios | York UK | Yorkshire UK
BIG thanks to the organisers, the artists and you the public for supporting this brilliant event @yorkopenstudios 🤗
We’ve officially entered our second weekend and wrapped up Day 3 of York Open Studios 2026 - what a day it’s been ✨
A huge thank you to our incredible artists, all the visitors who’ve been out exploring, our brilliant YOS helpers, and even Mother Nature for showing off with that sunshine ☀️
We go again for our final day tomorrow. If there are artists you haven’t made it to yet, now’s your chance!
#yorkopenstudios #yorkopenstudios2026
Final York Open Studios weekend!
How to get the most out of it…
It’s a bit over facing when faced with 150 artists in 100 locations all over the York and surrounds. We’ve teamed up with our friends @york.uk to promote @yorkopenstudios by splitting it into ‘Trails’ across a smaller area with a cool mix of artists. Here’s Rawcliffe and Clifton:
Venue 54 - Chiu-I Wu ( Ceramics) @wuchiui
Venue 53 - Nicola Harper ( Textiles ) nicolaharpertextileartist
Venue 59 - John Hollington ( Collage/Mixed Media ) @johnhollington_design
Venue 60 - Prachi Bhatnagar ( Painting) @prachi.painterly
Venue 61 - Jacqueline James ( Textiles) @jaquelinejamesrugs
Venue 62 - Hazel Battersby ( Painting) @hazelbattersbyart Georgie Britton ( Painting ) @studiobritton and Chris Hall ( Printmaking )
Tag us in with your favourites and let’s support these superb local artists!
Plan your Open Studios @yorkopenstudios.co.uk | York Open Studios | York UK 🖼️ 💫 🧭
Plan your Open Studios weekend! 💛
With so much to see and so many artists to choose from, it can be tricky to know where to start so here’s 4 examples of ‘Trails’ you can take to help you get going, with options for walking, cycling or driving - see the comments for the full list of venues and artists included!
Then check out the online map on @yorkopenstudios website or pick up a book from one of the venues and explore the artists profiles to see more of what to expect at each stop 🎨
After a great first weekend, we can’t wait for more exploring this weekend! Have you visited any venues yet or do you have your eye on any?
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What a great weekend…
How to get the most out of York Open Studios:)
Well the first weekend was a resounding success and we met several people who were planning ‘Trails’ like us to really get the most out of the event. Thanks to @yorkopenstudios for helping us plan such an excellent set of ‘Trails’.
Here’s some outtakes of the excellent artists from Sheriff Hutton to Strensall. See the ‘Trail’ map on the last slide 🧭📍
TRAIL 1
🟡 Venue 50 - Justine Warner ( Textiles) @justine_warner_artist
🟡 Venue 51 - Gonzalo Blanco ( Painting) @gonzaloblanco64
🟡 Venue 52 - Sarah Schiewe ( Ceramics) @schieweceramics and Suzanne Young ( Drawing) @suzanneyoung2022
🟡 Venue 47 - Charlotte Willoughby-Paul ( Painting) @charlottewilloughbypaul
🟡Venue 48 - Ruth King ( Ceramics) @ruthkingceramics and Jane Blackman ( Ceramics ) @janeblackmanceramics
Go to YORKOPENSTUDIOS.co.uk and book your Trails for next weekend- it’s a very good idea indeed ☺️
Also thanks to the artists for their warm welcome and taking the time to talk through their practice 🌼🫶🏼
Official partner with @york.independentlife of the 24th @yorkopenstudios ✌🏽
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YOS Day 2: Complete ✅
WOW. What a weekend.
Thank you so much to everyone who’s been out visiting York Open Studios, supporting artists, and making the yellow balloon trail feel so special 💖
Please don’t panic… we’ve still got one more weekend to go. If you missed this weekend or haven’t made it to your favourite artist yet, there’s still time.
We’ll be back next Saturday and Sunday (25th-26th) for the final weekend. See you then! ✨✌️
#yorkopenstudios #yorkopenstudios2026
YOS Day 1: Complete ✅
What a Saturday it’s been!
The first day of York Open Studios has been full of brilliant artwork, visitors, and some gorgeous weather too ✌️
Here’s just a glimpse of some of the studios we’ve visited today 👀
We go again tomorrow… and next weekend too. Rest up, plan your route, and get ready to do it all over again.
Thank you so much for all your support - we’re looking forward to doing it all again tomorrow! ☺️
#yorkopenstudios #yorkopenstudios2026
2026 YOS Artist ✨
Chris Hall 🟡 Venue 62
Chris uses lino etching combined with drawing and watercolour to overlay transparent layers of colour to reference the expansive horizons of the landscape of the Yorkshire Coast and the Yorkshire Wolds.
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2026 YOS Artist ✨
Julia Leonard 🟡 Venue 81
Julia creates vibrant oil paintings and pen and wash images of York and North Yorkshire. Crinkle crankle art to view in a garden studio. Oils, prints and cards available.
@julialeonard750
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#UKPainters #PainterStudio #OriginalPaintings #YorkArt #ArtInYork
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2026 YOS Artist ✨
Patricia Issitt 🟡 Venue 85
Using inks and papers, Patricia's work is based on movement and felt experience. Expect small artist's books to treasure, images on paper, paper vessels telling stories of the land.
@pattiissitt_artmaker
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#ContemporaryPrint #Printmaking #YorkArtists #OpenStudios
2026 YOS Artist ✨
Jo Bagshaw Jewellery Designer & Maker 🟡 Venue 80
Jo Bagshaw is a jewellery designer and maker who creates beautiful, contemporary, silver jewellery. Her inspiration comes from the lines and shapes she observes in the world around her.
@jobagshawjewellerydesigner
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#JewelleryDesignUK
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