Are you an artist or maker based in Tooting and Wandsworth? Whether you’re a painter, sculptor or potter, make jewellery, prints, or anything in between, Wandsworth Art wants you!

Wandsworth Artists’ Open House (WAOH) is looking for creatives willing to open their home or studio to the public and share their talent with the local community. Part of Wandsworth Council’s arts and culture programme, this event is the perfect opportunity to discover a network of fellow artists in your area.

Each year, around 12,000 people are welcomed behind normally closed doors and invited to browse the incredible array of work on display, including paintings, mosaics, textiles and glasswork. A great opportunity to showcase and sell your work, you’ll meet art enthusiasts right on your doorstep and from across Wandsworth.

Wandsworth Artists’ Open House is all about making art welcoming and open to all the community, and revealing the treasure trove of creativity the borough has to offer.

If you’re keen to take part but don’t have a venue, you can get help to match you with a suitable space to show your work. If you are a venue or home owner happy to host another artist, Wandsworth Art would love to talk to you.

Young with no venue but keen to show your work? This year for the first time, the Royal College of Art teams up with Wandsworth Artists’ Open House to offer 5 bursaries to artists and makers aged 16 to 25, including mentoring by one of their reputable specialists.

So, whether you’re a professional artist, an art student or just passionate about a creative hobby, visit www.wandsworthart.com and register now. 

Key dates and information:

• Registration opens: 9am, Friday 4 May
• Early bird registration fee (ends midnight Friday 1 June): £70
• Regular registration fee (closes midnight Friday 25 June): £75
• Young artist bursar fee (supported by RCA): £20. Please contact Arts Team to express an interest by emailing arts@enablelc.org, with the subject WAOH Bursary.
• Registration for artists looking to find a venue: £5 (and a further £65/£70 should a venue be found)
• Registration for venues: FREE

Wandsworth Artists’ Open House weekends:

• Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 October
• Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 October

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