Open Spaces is a new project displaying contemporary arts in unusual spaces all over Derbyshire. We have 8 sites in the event this year showing installations of site-specific work by leading local artists. The sites include Derby Cathedral, a quarry, a viaduct, The Eco Centre, Willersley Castle, Bakewell Parish Church, Cromford Mill and The Tissington Trail. The installations are created by contemporary visual artists allowing them to respond to the site and creating a living gallery space in the rural landscape. Look out for the special venues in the Derbyshire Open Arts Brochure 2012.
"Brilliant....enjoyable...people keep coming back to see and buy work...always inspiring.. long may it continue!" (Artist comment)
Another successful event took place on 28th-30th May 2011. The results of the independent evaluation report show that 242 artists took part at 88 venues countywide, representing a wide range of 2D and 3D art and craftwork. An estimated 17,500 visitors attended the event, a steady increase from 2010. Sales were an impressive increase from previous year᾿s events and have total estimate of £71,632 for 2011. Commissions and workshops were also reported to be some of the many spin-off advantages of taking part in the event. The Committee received excellent feedback from the Artists taking part and the visiting public.
A full report is available on request. Please contact info@derbyshireopenrts.co.uk
Welcome to the launch of the new website for Derbyshire Open Arts. The new logo and website form an updated version of the event that was started in 2006. The open arts event embraces a new look and contemporary design to bring the organisation into another successful six years.
The new brochure for Derbyshire Open Arts 2011 is being released from the beginning of April 2011. Brochures are available to pick up from all Derbyshire Libraries and Tourist Information offices. Brochures will also be in Derby Arts promotion boxes throughout April and May or can be ordered from this website to arrive by post. Brochures are free and contain all the details for attending the event, including a map, contact details and images of the all the Artists involved.