Somerset Art Works

Somerset Open Studios 2018

Somerset Open Studios is nearly here- the guide is now available in Libraries, Museums and Cultural venues across Somerset and beyond!

Somerset Open Studios 15- 30 Sept 2018

Follow the link for information about the event

About SAW

Dedicated to developing contemporary visual arts and craft, weaving together communities and supporting the artists who enrich our lives.

Learning and Engagement

Since 2002 Somerset Art Works has developed projects with professional artists, working with schools and communities to encourage wider participation in the arts.

What people say...

"Somerset Art Works creates so many wonderful projects and their commitment and enthusiasm brings tremendous energy to artistic and local communities here." Kevin McCloud, SAW Patron

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Artists

SAW’s vision is for Somerset to be a place where people expect to engage with excellent visual art that is surprising and distinctive.

Somerset Art Weeks are an annual celebration of the variety and quality of contemporary art in Somerset. The annual event alternates between Open Studios and Festival Year. Open Studios 2018 will take place from 15- 30 September.

Learning

SAW aims to embed learning throughout all our activity and develops learning programmes to enable professional artists to work with schools and communities.

Projects

Since 2002 SAW has worked with a wide range of arts and non-art partners, providing opportunities for artists to extend their professional practice.