Cornwall Open Studios 2026

Cornucopia of colour and creativity as Cornwall Open Studios 2026 commences.

From Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May, 322 artists and makers from across the county will welcome visitors to experience the cornucopia of colour and creativity that is Cornwall Open Studios.

In hidden hamlets, verdant villages and coastal communities – from Mousehole to Mawnan Smith and Tintagel to Torpoint – Cornwall’s creatives will showcase their skills, share their stories and exhibit artistic practice in all its forms.

Painters, potters, printmakers and photographers will join forces with sculptors and silversmiths to provide a plethora of perspectives as they respond to the interplay between land, sea and sky, and the ever-changing palette of the seasons to capture the essence of Cornwall’s wild beauty and the place they call home.

From clay and cold wax to pastels and plastic; from handspun yarn and locally-sourced hardwood to silver and sea glass, materials are moulded and manipulated, stitched, etched and stretched to extend the frontiers of artistic alchemy.

Colour, shape, pattern and texture collide to create connections, conjure memories, echo heritage, pique curiosity and inspire reflection in spaces that are as diverse as the landscape they inhabit.

Whether you lean into the abstract or the figurative, the decorative or the digital, the picturesque or the philosophical, Cornwall Open Studios offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into individual processes and the chance to purchase original artwork at source.

This event also provides year-round support for the artists and makers who transform the duchy into a dynamic destination for seasoned collectors, art lovers and cultural tourists alike.

Free demonstrations and workshops will also take place during the event.

Personalised art trails can be created by using the Cornwall Open Studios website, where artists can be searched by location, discipline or number of opening days. A printed guide to aid the exploration of studios and workshops throughout the county is also widely available.

Images:
1 – COS26 logo
2 – Sue Cuff – Mixed Media, Painting – Delabole
3 – James Howe – Painting – Looe
4 – Emma Hundleby – Collage, Jewellery, Block Printed Lampshades – Porthtowan
5 – Lincoln Kirby-Bell – Ceramics – Penzance