UPCOMING EVENTS

Extract from Dunoon Observer & Lochside Press –

Cowal Open Studios, a network of artists and makers, is putting out a call for new members as it prepares for a new programme of activities in 2025.

The group, which currently includes around 50 artists and makers, is due to hold its ever popular, annual Open Studios trail weekend at the end of September (26th to 29th).

Vice chair Hans Calvert said: “We are keen to boost membership and welcome more artists and makers into our organisation.

“There’s a lot to be said for a community approach and we are well aware that there are many creative folk across our corner of Argyll that could benefit greatly from being part of our network.

“We currently have many artists and makers as members but we are here to represent and promote all artistic genres.

“We want to raise the reach and awareness of our group, with a view to making Cowal a national hub for artists, makers and creatives with a similar profile to places like St Ives in Cornwall.

“That is the vision and we aspire to be representative of all creative disciplines. We certainly have the inspirational scenery for it!”

The Open Studios trails across Cowal have run since 2010, offering the chance to see artists and makers in their working spaces.

“We will open our doors again in late September for the four-day event that always attracts the interest of local people and many visitors who regularly travel to Cowal for the event,” added Hans, a Sandbank-based painter.

Membership details and an application form are available on the website or email Hans direct for more information – cowalopenstudios@gmail.com.