06/03/13…..Record year planned for Bucks Open Studios

BUCKS Open Studios, the largest visual arts event in Buckinghamshire, has announced that more artists and makers than ever before will be participating in the 2013 event.

Now in its 28th year, Bucks Open Studios will take place across the county from June 8-23, 2013.

575 artists and makers from the county including painters, glass workers, basket weavers, metal workers, wood turners, jewellery makers, book makers, print makers and silk makers will be opening their studios at 199 venues to the public for free and showcasing their talent through demonstrations, exhibitions and workshops.

Several artist from Haddenham, near Thame, will be taking part including:

Ali Cockrean – Professional Expressionist Painter

Ali Smith – Natural Gemstone & Wirework Jewellery

Anna K Baldwin – Handmade Contemporary Jewellery

Art At Tiggywinkles – Paintings,sculpture,photography & textiles

Dragon Barn Studio – Mixed Contemporary Art Exhibition

Ed Bullimore – Fine Art Photographs On Canvas To Delight

Heather Hunter & – Paper, Print & Book Artists
Jean Mould Hart

Ben Boswell, Joint Chair of Bucks Open Studios and Photographer said: ?We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the event will have more artists and makers participating than ever before. In fact the event has more than doubled in size since 2007 in terms of artists participating and we hope to exceed last year?s record of just over 38,000 visits made to studios and exhibitions by around 12,000 visitors during the fortnight in June.

“This is all a testament to the growing popularity of the event as well as a general increase in the urge to be more creative, perhaps inspired by popular TV programmes such as Kirstie?s Homemade Home.?

Ben continued: ?The event spans a huge variety of disciplines and levels of involvement, from professional artists with international reputations to passionate hobbyists. So whether you are an art enthusiast or just casually interested in art, Bucks Open Studios is a great opportunity for a fascinating day out. You can talk directly to artists, watch demonstrations and even be inspired to take up a new hobby and find your own hidden talent.?

To find out more about Bucks Open Studios 2013, and for a full list of all the participating artists, visit the website http://www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk