Open studio event invites new members
Cowal Open Studios, an organisation representing artists and makers across the peninsula, is now open for 2024 membership applications.
Following a successful last 12 months COS has a number of exciting events planned for the year ahead including the Cowal Artfest, a two-day fair planned for Dunoon’s Burgh Hall on May 4-5 which will feature around 50 artists and makers showcasing and selling their work to the general public.
There will also be live music and poetry taking place in the Burgh Hall’s café and garden on Saturday May 4 from 4-6pm.
The group’s well established Open Studios weekend takes place from September 20-23 with artists across Cowal once again opening up their studios and workshops to the public.
Starting this coming week there will also be a programme of five pop-up art exhibitions, within the Burgh Hall’s small gallery room.
Jenny Phillips of COS said: “We live in an inspiring area of Scotland that will always attract creative talent and look forward to welcoming members, both old and new, who are keen to promote and showcase their works to a wider audience.
“The Cowal Artfest in early May represents another great opportunity for our members to get together and sell their creations in the fantastic surroundings of the big hall at the Burgh Hall.
“We will be getting 2024 up and running with a series of five pop-up exhibitions, which started on January 31, until April 7 at the Burgh Hall with four artists profiled within the gallery space as part of each exhibition.”
COS also has plans to revamp its web presence as well as continue with its community outreach programmes and young artist award.
For more information visit https://www. cowalopenstudios.co.uk or contact Jenny direct (jenp18551@gmail.com).