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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Open Up Sheffield

Free

Open Up Sheffield is one of the largest and most successful open studio events outside London, showcasing the creative talent in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire for the past 25 years.

The volunteer-run festival, which takes place over two weekends in spring, features over a hundred artists each year. Their artwork is always varied – with everything from watercolour, oil and acrylic painting to jewellery, ceramics, textiles, crafts, wood, glass, photography, printmaking, digital and mixed media.

Studios tend to span the length and breadth of the city – including Oughtibridge, Parson Cross, Nether Green, Manor Oaks, Kelham Island and even as far out as Hathersage.

See the guide to Open Up 2024.

Open Up exhibition
In the run-up to the festival, visit The Art House for a preview of work by 29 of this year's artists, 8 April–13 May – find out more.

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