Membership Fees

North East Open Studios now operates a single fee structure.

Every participating artist pays the same individual membership fee, with the only exception being Youth Members aged 18 to 25, who receive a reduced rate.

This keeps things simple, fair and transparent. Every artist is equally represented, equally promoted and equally valued.

Single adult membership £150

One artist or maker displaying from their own creative space or shared venue set up to provide an open studio experience.Includes one AGM voting right.

Single youth membership £84

One artist aged 18 to 25, starting out from their own creative space or shared venue, set up to provide an open studio experience. Includes one AGM voting right.

What Your Membership Includes

When you sign up to North East Open Studios, you receive:

A listing in our iconic yellow North East Open Studios book

Widely distributed and kept all year round as a trusted directory of local talent.

Your own dedicated page on our website

Featuring your profile, images and essential visitor information. This listing is featured for a year on the website with high traffic numbers year round.

Inclusion on our online map

Making it easy for visitors to plan their route and find you.

Extensive marketing and PR support

A coordinated regional campaign including press, print, digital and social media promotion.

Visibility within a respected cultural event

Attracting thousands of visitors from across the North East of Scotland and beyond.

Connection to a supportive creative network

You become part of one of the largest artist networks in Scotland, rooted in professionalism, generosity and creative exchange.

By becoming a member, you are investing in visibility, credibility and community.

North East Open Studios is not an art fair. It is a region-wide open studios experience built on authenticity, access and meaningful connection between artists and visitors.
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