Calling all Ryedale based artists / creatives / craftspeople! Applications are now open to take part in Ryedale Open Studios 2021, taking place across the district over the weekends of 7th / 8th and 14th / 15th August 2021.

Ryedale Open Studios 2021 is the inaugural open studios dedicated to celebrating the creativity and artistice talent of the Ryedale District of North Yorkshire. Coordinated by Vault Arts Centre Community Interest Company, the event celebrates and showcases the abundant arts and crafts taking place throughout the region.

Artists, makers and creators across Ryedale will open their doors for two weekends offering both an exclusive glimpse into their workplaces, and the opportunity to but art and craft works directly from the artist / maker. The event is publicised the ryedaleopenstudios.com website, across social media, local print media, and printed brochures distributed across the region.

The total fee to take part in this event is £80 for established artists, or £50 for recent graduates (courses completed within last 2 years). All completed application forms and payments must be received no later than 30th June 2021 in order to take part in this year’s event. No commission is charged on any sales made. In the event of the event being cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, all fees will be refunded minus a non refundable charge of £30. 

The open studios event will take place over the weekends of 7/8th and 14/15th August 2021. All participating artists will be expected to have their studios / exhibition spaces open to the public from 10am – 5pm on each of these 4 days. Artists are of course welcome to open additional evening hours if they wish to do so – please let us know so that we can publish your opening hours.

All artists must hold current public liability insurance – if you don’t have this, please get in touch and we can suggest where to find affordable options.