open studios
A opportunity to take a peek at where the magic happens. The below artists are opening up their studios to the general public for the festival. Watch them demonstrate their craft, or have a go yourself. Check the individual entries below to see what's in store at each studio. Click any artist's name on this page to be linked back to their bio & contact info.
All Studios are open from 11am - 5pm on the stated dates unless otherwise specified.
All Studios are open from 11am - 5pm on the stated dates unless otherwise specified.
in the south.............
GRENABY STUDIOS
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Open 14th & 15th August
Many of the artists based here will be opening their individual studios for the festival weekend of 14th & 15th August. You can visit a number of creatives in their own workshop spaces and watch them work, or chat about their processes, all in the beautiful setting of Grenaby Studios. Driving along the A7 from Ballasalla, turn right at the end of the road, passing Friary Park estate on the right, and take the next right turn on the sharp left hand bend, signposted to Ronague & Grenaby. The studios are on the right, a short way along this road and will be displaying Festival signage. |
Petrina Kent
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Open 14th & 15th August
Visit Petrina's home to see a wide range of her latest evocative paintings on display in her lovely house, and see her studio where she works to produce them. Travelling on the main road into Port Erin, turn left at the methodist church onto Droghadfayle Road. Continue over the railway lines, then take the first right followed immediately by the first left. Festival Signage will guide you inside. |
central.............
valerie galpin
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Open 21st & 22nd August 11am - 4pm
Val has recently moved from Peel to live in Onchan, where she has a small home studio which she is opening to the public on 21st & 22nd August. Val works in oils and enjoys making paintings in series. 2019 - 2020 featured various distinctive characters from town locations, in 2021 Val embarked on a series of modern floral paintings. In-between she is compiling a series of landscapes from along the Raad ny Foillan. A selection of these various subjects will be on display at her home. From Douglas travel north along the promenade, up into Onchan. Take a left across the tram tracks into Harbour road. At the top of the hill bear right into Groudle Road. No 43 is the final house on the right. Access to the studio is via the path to the right of the garage, and will be marked with festival signage. |
Olive Wassall
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Open 21st & 22nd August 11am - 4pm
Olive's paintings are well known across the Island, her work is exhibited at many local shows and exhibitions. Her subjects are varied and include Manx landscapes, street scenes, and wildlife in a variety of media. Pop into her home studio in Onchan to see her at work! From Douglas travel north along the promenade, up into Onchan. Take a left across the tram tracks into Harbour road. Kirkway is the third turning on the left, and Olive's house is the first bungalow on the left. Access to the studio is through the front door, which will be marked with festival signage. |
west.............
open garden studio
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Open 21st & 22nd August
Network artists Myra Gilbert & Eric Glithero are joined for the weekend by fellow artist Eve Adams, in their beautiful and spacious garden studio. They will be demonstrating and showing an eclectic range of work in 2D, and 3D mixed media. From the House of Manannan, cross over to the Creek Inn and head along East Quay towards the sea. Look out for an open black iron gate into a cobbled courtyard surrounded by black cladding indicating 'East Quay Yard'. Follow the festival signage into the courtyard and then up the stone side steps into the secret garden studio! Disabled access may be arranged by calling 840130. Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed in the complex. artists: Myra Gilbert, Eric Glithero, Eve Adams |
Mama moon's studio
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Open 21st & 22nd August 10am - 4pm
This year, network Artist Laura Espinosa Moon is exhibiting her work in her lovely new studio in Peel, along with friend and fellow artist, Ellie Baker. Both artists create images in 2D and take their inspiration from the beautiful Manx landscape. Parking is available on Peel Promenade at the 'Creg Malin' car park or at Marine Parade. The studio is located on Gib Lane, which is directly behind the 'Creg Malin' car park. Artists: Laura Espinosa Moon, Ellie Baker |
artreach studios
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Open Sunday 22nd only
Network artists Kate Jerry & Colette Gambell have recently moved to this exciting new space which is a hub for their various creative enterprises: Artreach Studios - creative workshops for all ages and abilities, AosSi - their personal workshop for their own creativity as artists, and Isle Contemporary - a bright and airy exhibition space. This wonderful new space can be found in unit 1 of The Gasworks, Mill road, on the site of the old gasometer, opposite the back of the House of Manannan artists: Kate Jerry, Colette Gambell, + various in their currently featured exhibition |
NORTH.............
Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 vulnerabilities, our planned open studios in the North have been cancelled