Although registration to take part in Worcestershire Open Studios Art Week 2026 has now closed, membership of the wider Worcestershire Open Studios organisation is still open. Members are included in the Artists & Makers Directory and can promote their courses, workshops, exhibitions and events throughout the year.
We welcome applications from all practising artists and makers who are strongly committed to their art form and who live or frequently work in Worcestershire or close to the county border.
As a volunteer-run, non-profit organisation, we are funded entirely through membership fees, event fees and the generous support of our sponsors.
*NEW FOR 2026* ‘Young Artists & Makers’ Membership (16-25yrs)
If you are a young artist or maker committed to developing your practice and would like to enjoy the benefits of being a Worcestershire Open Studios Member, you can join from 14th February for just £10 per year (instead of £35).
If you wish to take part in Art Week, the normal event fees apply.
All members benefit from:
- A year-round gallery of your work in our Worcestershire Artists and Makers Directory on our popular website which you can update regularly and link through to your website or social media.
- Access to discounts on art materials, printing and framing provided by partner businesses who you can see under ‘Partners’ HERE
- Ongoing PR and social media promotion designed to drive visitors to the website.
- Promote your own workshops and courses on the website.
- Promote your own exhibitions and events on the website.
- Access to our members-only Facebook group to share ideas, opportunities, tips and support.
- Become part of our county’s thriving artistic network and help secure the future of Worcestershire Open Studios – without members, the event will not continue.
FEES:
Annual membership: £35
Young Artists Annual Membership: £10
(Memberships run through until February 2027)
HOW TO JOIN & REGISTER FOR ART WEEK 2026
You must complete BOTH steps below to take part in Art Week 2026. Forms for STEPS 2 & 3 open on 14th February, you can complete STEP 1 now.
STEP 1 — Create Your Free Account
Create a free account on the website and log in.
This allows you to apply for membership and register for Art Week.
STEP 2 — Become a Member (£35 per year)
My Dashboard → Click “Membership Application”
Membership approval usually takes a few hours.
If you do not see the button, refresh your browser.
If you are not a practising artist but would love to be kept informed about our members and receive updates with Worcestershire Open Studios then please join our general mailing list for which there is no fee.