Cheltenham Open Studios Art Trail (COS25)

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This is the 14th time the artists have opened their doors to the public in this celebration of the visual art being made in the area.

Organised by artist-run association, Cheltenham Open Studios, this year's art trail links together 78 different exhibition venues, where you can meet the artists, view their work, learn about their practice and even have a go yourself.

Gardens Gallery, with its central location in Montpellier Gardens, is home to its taster exhibition. As venue number one, it will give people a flavour of the range of work on show and signpost them on to the other venues on the trail. It's not only a great place to pick up your free guidebook but also a 5"x5" piece of original art for just £10. This not only offers you the chance of an original art bargain, but with all proceeds going to the not-for-profit association, it also enables you to support the arts locally.

From painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and drawing to mixed-media, textiles, glass, metalwork, illustration, artists' books and woodcarving, it shows the breadth and depth of creativity in the area. And from hobby artists to professionals and students to course leaders it showcases a range of abilities and developing practices.

Visit the Cheltenham Open Studios' website for an online guide and an interactive map. QR codes at each venue will enable you to dig deeper into the work of your favourite artists.

Focused on the centre of Cheltenham the art trail radiates outwards to its surrounds. For a preview of what's in store, please visit: www.cheltenhamopenstudios.org.uk