DAN Guide 020721.qxp_DAN Guide 040621 02/07/2021 11:00 Page 1 DEVON OPENSTUDIOS A DEVON ARTINETWORKST EVENT 11 - 26 SEPTEMBER 2021 183 VENUES 323 ARTISTS Shining the spotlight on artists and makers in Devon DAN Guide 020721.qxp_DAN Guide 040621 02/07/2021 11:00 Page 2 2 DEVON OPEN STUDIOS 2021 Welcome to Devon Artist Network’s Open Studios 2021 11 - 26 SEPTEMBER 2021 Artists and makers all over Devon will be throwing open their doors and inviting people to look behind the scenes of an artist’s studio. Every year Devon Open We’re looking forward to showing local people and visitors the amazing range of creative talent Studios celebrates the flair Devon has to offer. This year’s event features our largest ever number of venues, offering a fantastic opportunity to and talent of artists who live meet artists working in their studios in some of Devon’s most beautiful locations. During Open and work in this beautiful Studios, visitors will be able to see artists’ work, watch demonstrations and take part in activities. Of course, there’s also the opportunity to buy, and it’s much more satisfying to purchase a piece of county, connecting artists art when you’ve met and talked to the artist and seen them working. If you’re not able to visit the to enthusiasts in this free studios in person, please have a look at the website to find out more. showcase for the arts. This year we are proud to announce our brand-new website specifically for Open Studios artists, makers and visitors. Make sure you visit to find an interactive map and the most up-to-date details of what is going on: www.devonopenstudios.co.uk. Devon Artist Network’s mission is to support the county’s artists and makers by organising events such as exhibitions, workshops and more. Check out page 81 to find out more about us – we would love you to join us as an Artist Member or as a Friend. Have a wonderful time visiting our amazing artists’ studios! Zoe Singleton, Chair The Board of Devon Artist Network Front Cover: Ella Slade venue 68 Zoe Singleton Chair Karen Murrell Avenda Burnell Walsh Bridget Arnold DAN Guide 020721.qxp_DAN Guide 040621 02/07/2021 11:00 Page 3 DEVON OPEN STUDIOS 2021 DEVON OPEN STUDIOS AND COVID19 3 DEVON OPEN Public Transport Timetables Putting Safety First and Information At time of going to print with this guide, the timescale for the relaxation of National Rail Enquiries Covid 19 restrictions in England is still uncertain. We have provided some general www.nationalrail.co.uk 08457 48 49 50 advice on this page but ask that all visitors refer to our website for the latest advice Devon County Council before planning their studio visits, and to check that no studio has had to close bus information www.traveldevon.info unexpectedly. Tally Ho! buses (South Devon) Please don’t attend Devon Open Studios if you are experiencing symptoms of Covid 19, www.tallyhocoaches.co.uk 01548 853081 in particular a new persistent cough or temperature above 37.8. Stagecoach www.stagecoachbus.com Smaller studios (where specified) may ask you to pre-book an appointment 01392 42 77 11 Please adhere to instructions at each venue for entry, exit and numbers First Devon and Cornwall attending at any one time www.firstgroup.com 0845 600 1420 Social Distancing - please follow national guidelines Country Bus Please wear a mask if advised during your visit www.countrybusdevon.co.uk 01626 833664 We will ask you to clean your hands on entry Cycle route planner and cycle hire www.traveldevon.info We will maintain a rigorous and regular cleaning regime in all our venues Where to stay and things to do in Devon Please consult with the artist before handling any items and follow their guidance www.visitdevon.co.uk Please be prepared to leave your contact details which will be kept in line If you’re driving, why not car share with friends? with our privacy policy Make a fun day out of it – save money and help Don’t forget - You can also connect with all our artists year-round online protect the environment. via email and websites Acknowledgements Visitors with Additional Needs Claire Binden Coordinator, Devon Open Studios You will notice in this guide that some of our venues can only take visitors by prior Gillian Taylor Media Officer, Devon Open Studios appointment. However, all venues are happy to be contacted by any visitor who requires Joe Pieczenko Graphic Design additional support for their visit and they will endeavour to arrange a private visit for you Jim Wileman Photography outside their public opening hours. Ben Boswell Image P31 Contact venues directly to discuss a private visit. Private visits are subject to availability. Thank you to: Denny Dormer, Susan Crowther, Viv Styles, Tessa Jane and the Social Media Volunteers www.devonopenstudios.co.uk DAN Guide 020721.qxp_DAN Guide 040621 02/07/2021 11:00 Page 4 DEVON Devon Artist Network is proud to unveil our new interactive website! OPENSTUDIOS wwww.devonopenstudios.co.uk Featuring More images of our Artists’ stunning creations Interactive mapping to help you find venues more easily Up-to-date information on workshops, demos and special events for you and your family Website links - find out more about your favourite artists and makers Locate our Information Centres - places around the county that invite you to drop-in and find out more about Devon Open Studios Get more out of your Devon Open Studios experience! DAN Guide 020721.qxp_DAN Guide 040621 02/07/2021 11:01 Page 5 DEVON OPEN STUDIOS 2021 5 Finding the Studios Please Note Each area Visitors to Devon Artist Network Open Studios 2021 visit entirely at DEVON begins with an their own risk and adults are responsible at all times for the OPEN STUDIOS overview map, supervision of any children in their care. NORTH DEVON VENUE which indicates The organisers and participants of Devon Artist Network Open AND TORRIDGE the general Studios 2021 cannot accept liability for any loss, damage, illness or A DEVON ARTIST NETWORK EVENT location of Page 11 injury sustained by any member of the public each venue so you can see where visiting any Devon Artist Network Open clusters of artists are located for Studios 2021 venue. Artists’ studios planning your day out: it should be used 3 and makers’ workshops are MID EXETER DEVON & working environments and may in conjunction with a road map, web MID DEVON EAST DEVON mapping or SatNav to pinpoint the Page 15 be equipped with chemicals, Page XX Page 27 venue’s precise location. Each venue’s WEST DEVON sharp knives or powerful entry also provides detailed local Page 37 machinery so great care must directions and our black and yellow be taken when visiting them. directional arrows point the way to a Whilst every effort has been made venue as you get close to it. Tourist to provide accurate information, we cannot accept responsibility for unforeseen Information Centres can also be a great TEIGNBRIDGE source of local knowledge and can help circumstances that occur from time to time. Page 47 EXETER you to locate participating studios. Page 21 KEY TO SYMBOLS Opening Days and Times Q TORBAY Wheelchair/disabled access Unless otherwise stated, venues’ SOUTH HAMS A Toilet available & PLYMOUTH Page 66 standard opening times are: 10am - 5pm. W Workshops available at other times OPEN OPEN Page 73 D Demonstrations during Devon Open Studios ∂ SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI No dogs OPEN DAYS IN X X 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 SEPTEMBER X X ) Electronic payments accepted 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CLOSED Keep Up To Date The days that the venue is open are shown in the strip at the Please check our website www.devonopenstudios.co.uk for the latest bottom of each entry, an example of which is shown here. If a date information and any changes to our programme. Tel: 07768 164560. is crossed out in red then the venue is not open on that date. Email: [email protected] DAN Guide 020721.qxp_DAN Guide 040621 02/07/2021 11:01 Page 6 6 Emerging Artist Bursary Winners Devon Artist Network is delighted to announce this year’s Emerging Artist Bursary Award winners. Bursaries are aimed at those taking their first steps into professional arts practice, returning to creative practice after a career break or change, or currently taking their art in a new direction. The award aims to nurture and encourage new talent to take the next steps in their career by helping to fund their participation in this prestigious annual open studios event. Bursary winners have been selected based on the quality of their work. This year’s winners are: Nicky Barton Dinah Gibbons Alison Hannah Ruth Helen Smith Amelia Webster Amelia Webster has also been awarded this year’s Joanna Radford “The location of my studio allows me to interact with my local community and share my passion Prize for excellence. for portraiture as well as continuing to develop my practice. I hope that by taking part in Devon Bursary winners’ entries in the Open Studios I can now introduce myself to more people in the local community and following pages are indicated welcome them to my studio, along with people from further afield.” Amelia Webster venue 116 with Bursary Recipient logo. AMELIA WEBSTER IS THE WINNER OF THE JOANNA RADFORD AWARD FOR 2021 DAN Guide 020721.qxp_DAN Guide 040621 02/07/2021 11:01 Page 7 DEVON OPEN STUDIOS 2021 EMERGING ARTIST BURSARY WINNERS 7 “These still life paintings “I am exploring the focus on how local opportunities that produce creates technology can bring relationships in the to ceramics.