Hi subscriber,

Hello 2025 NEOS Insiders!

What is in this email:
  • Final reminders before NEOS opens
  • Save the Dates

Creativity - Community - Connection - Collaboration

The wait is over. North East Open Studios begins tomorrow.



Your checklist:
  • Pick up your NEOS Book from local hubs if you haven’t already — it’s your key to studio listings and directions
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, especially for countryside studios
  • Take snacks, water, and a bag if you plan to shop
  • Bring both cash and card
  • Go with curiosity — artists love sharing their stories
Look out for the famous yellow event signs popping up across the North East — they’ll guide you straight to open studios. Plan some breaks along the way for coffee, lunch, or a walk, and don’t forget to leave time to chat with the makers. Every visit is a chance to connect, be inspired, and see creativity in action.

Studios are spread across the North East. Most open 10am–5pm, but check listings in your book for exact times. Please make sure to check individual opening times/days for artists you plan to visit as these do vary.

Stay up to date and follow us on socials:
  • Instagram: @NorthEastOpenStudios
  • Facebook: @NorthEastOpenStudios
  • TikTok: @NorthEastOpenStudios
Step into real creative spaces, meet the artists behind the work, and explore hundreds of unique pieces. With over 300 artists and makers across painting, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, jewellery, glass, and more, there’s something to inspire everyone. Chat with the artists about their process, and take home original artworks, from small keepsakes to one-of-a-kind pieces



We’re looking forward to welcoming you. Enjoy exploring

Save the dates: 13–21 September 2025.

Start your list. Mark your map. And get ready to fall in love with art all over again.

🎨 With creative excitement,

The NEOS 2025 Committee
northeastopenstudios.co.uk
@NorthEastOpenStudios