2026 dates: 23-31 May
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Full details to follow
Welcome to Cornwall Open Studios
Cornwall has a rich artistic heritage, and our creative County is home to Tate St. Ives, many other arts and culture venues, and a wealth of galleries.
So, it’s hardly surprising that for over twenty years artists and craftspeople have been opening their studios and homes free of charge to visitors from all over Cornwall, and much further afield.
As a visitor, you'll be able to experience our artists' studios, see their work, and talk to the creators themselves. Naturally, their work will be for sale, but there's no obligation to buy.
MAY 2026 |
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Sat 23 |
Sun 24 |
Mon 25 |
Tue 26 |
Wed 27 |
Thu 28 |
Fri 29 |
Sat 30 |
Sun 31 |
OPEN 11am-5pm TBC |
OPTIONAL TBC |
OPEN 11am-5pm TBC |
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Please note that the overall dates for 2026 are confirmed as 23-31 May. The detail of open and optional opening days to be decided following member and visitor research. |
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This year our new website and consistent opening times will make it even easier for you to get the most out of your open studios experience.
- Designed to help you discover the artists whose work you'll like.
- Search function with filters so you can find artists by name, discipline, and area on our interactive map
- View up to sixty images of work by each artist or maker.
- Get full details of title, materials, dimensions, description, and price.
- Consistent opening days and hours for all COS Members to make it easier to plan your visits.
- Detailed information on how to find each studio, with information on accessibility.
- Opportunity to create a personal Visitor Account.
- Search artists and select 'favourites' to help create your itinerary.
- Facility to send enquiries direct to artists about their work, or to arrange an appointment.
- Download our visitor guide PDF onto your device to take it with you.
Have fun looking!
Disclaimer
Cornwall Open Studios (COS) exists to support a vibrant community of artists and makers and to help connect them with visitors in a spirit of mutual benefit, enjoyment, and discovery.
While COS promotes its members and their studios, each artist or maker is independently responsible for their own studio environment, including ensuring appropriate insurance cover.
COS cannot accept any legal or other liability for what takes place at individual venues.
Visitors attend studios at their own risk and are encouraged to satisfy themselves that the arrangements meet their expectations. This helps everyone take part in the event with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
For reference, individual responsibility for visitor safety is set out under UK premises law, particularly the Occupiers’ Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984.
