Organisers of Open Up Sheffield have launched their 2024 call for artists and makers, providing a fantastic opportunity to join the five-day festival in May and invite the public to take a peek into your studio and maybe purchase some original work!
Interested artists have until 31st January 2023 to submit, with an early bird reduced fee of £80 running until 1st November 2023.
Andy Van Vliet, one of this years’ featured artists who also helps to organise the event, told Exposed: “Open Up Sheffield is special in so many different ways, but for us it’s about connecting people with artists and makers, their creativity and many interesting places in and around the city.
“It’s about talking about what you do, your creative practice, and reaping the rewards (creative, financial, and practical) from engaging with a curious public and the network of over 100 other artists and makers that often join us.
“Whether you’re new to your practice and want to take some first steps in exhibiting your work, you’re a seasoned pro and building your market and networks, or someone that wants to give something back to the city and your neighbourhood Open Up is a great opportunity for you.”
This year’s event took place over two bank holiday weekends (29 Apr-1 May and 6-7 May 2023), and provided Sheffielders and beyond with a chance to engage with talented artists and makers who opened up their studios, inviting you to witness first-hand the incredible craftsmanship and diversity of creative work on display.
If you’re thinking about Open Up for the first time, the team encourage you to contact them so they can talk you through what it’s all about and even help you to prepare. They have special rates for new-comers and Studio Groups wanting to apply with advertising/ sponsorship opportunities as well.
Andy added: “We really hope that you’ll all join us in 2024, and please do send this message on to others who you think might be interested as well!”
See www.openupsheffield.co.uk for details on how to submit for the 2024 event.
