Cambridge Open Studios returns this July with more than 300 artists opening their doors
Artists across Huntingdonshire and the Fens join Cambridge Open Studios 2026
Artists and makers from Chatteris, Ramsey, Brampton, Hemingford Grey, Hilton, Littleport, Haddenham and surrounding communities will be among 323 participants taking part in Cambridge Open Studios this July, opening their studios and creative spaces to visitors across four weekends.
The much-loved annual arts event invites visitors behind the scenes of one of the UK's longest-running artist-led open studio events, offering rare access to art where it is made and the opportunity to meet artists in their working environments.
Participating artists from the Fenland and Huntingdonshire area include Chatteris-based glass artist Stewart Hearn, painter Terry Beard of Ramsey Heights, painter Julie Hixson of Brampton, glass artists Carole Pollock and Lynda Eggett of Hemingford Grey, printmaker Nina Sage and painter Lynn Norton of Hilton, textile artist Magenta Kang of Littleport and sculptor Andrew Jones of Haddenham.
Participating venues include Haddenham Arts Centre, where multiple artists will be exhibiting together.
Visitors will be welcomed into working studios to meet artists, discover the inspiration behind their work and gain a unique insight into the creative process.
Today, Cambridge Open Studios brings together a thriving membership of almost 500 artists and makers.
Alongside established artists, Cambridge Open Studios continues its commitment to supporting emerging talent and widening access to the arts. This year sees the continuation of COS's partnership with the Fitzwilliam Museum through the Fitzwilliam Museum Young Artists initiative.
The partnership reflects COS's wider commitment to nurturing creativity at every stage, from early artistic development through to professional studio practice.
Thousands of visitors are expected to attend across the four weekends, exploring art trails through towns and villages across the region.
Richard Bray, Chair of Cambridge Open Studios, said: “Cambridge Open Studios has become one of the country's most established open studio events, but what makes it truly special is that it has never lost its warmth, accessibility or sense of community.
For visitors, it is a rare opportunity to step inside working studios, meet artists directly, buy unique work and experience creativity where it is made.
Across four weekends, visitors can explore towns and villages throughout Fenland, Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire, discover new artists and enjoy an extraordinary variety of work and creative practice.
At its heart, COS is about connection — between artists and visitors, between communities and creativity and between established and emerging makers. We are enormously proud to continue growing the event whilst keeping that spirit at the centre of everything we do.”
Cambridge Open Studios is proudly supported by major arts donor The Hill Group, alongside sponsors Myspace Garden Studios, Cheffins and Complete Electrics.
The Hill Group said: “The greatest cities are not shaped by bricks and mortar alone, but by the communities and culture that breathe life into them. As a housebuilder deeply rooted in Cambridge, we believe true placemaking goes beyond buildings and construction. Championing and nurturing the creative community and supporting local artists helps the city thrive.”
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