Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2018 | Page 39

Inside Business Follow the Island’s art trails Isle of Wight Arts Open Studios 13th - 23rd July 2018 The Island’s Open Studios event will have over 130 artists, craft designers and makers exhibiting their creative skills in studios and venues across the Island this summer. The event provides a great opportunity for the public to meet artists, and allows both Islanders and visitors to see the amazing range and quality of the art and crafts being produced, in a variety of mediums and styles. Artist Becky Samuelson Established artists along with many new artists will be showing modern and traditional art, ceramics, photography, jewellery, mixed media, sculpture, glass art, and much more, Visitors may discover that ‘must have’ artwork - or even be inspired to join an art class. They will certainly be intrigued, inspired, and have fun while visiting studios and venues in many parts of the Island. Entry is free, as are the yearbooks which are available in tourist points, libraries, public venues and galleries right across the Island. The yearbook is also downloadable from isleofwightarts.com. With detailed maps, visitors can devise their own art trails in many areas, and they are assured of a warm Island welcome at every stop. www.visitilife.com 39