Could this be your year to take part in Bucks Art Weeks?
This summer, artists across Buckinghamshire will once again be opening their doors, welcoming the public into studios, galleries and shared spaces as part of Bucks Art Weeks, the county’s much-loved open studios and arts festival.
Running over two weeks, Bucks Art Weeks (bucksartweeks.org.uk) is a chance to explore Buckinghamshire through its creativity — from town centres to villages and countryside locations — as painters, sculptors, ceramicists, photographers, printmakers and other artists invite visitors to step inside and discover the stories behind their work.
For many visitors, the joy of Bucks Art Weeks lies in its informality. You might find yourself chatting to an artist over a cup of tea, watching a piece being made, or stumbling across a studio you never knew existed just a few miles from home. For families, friends and solo visitors alike, it’s a relaxed and inspiring way to spend a day out.
But Bucks Art Weeks is not just for visitors — it’s also an open invitation to local creatives.
Are you an artist or maker living or working in Buckinghamshire? Would you like to take part this year?
The festival welcomes both established artists and those who have never opened their studios to the public before. Many participants take part from their own homes or studios, while others join group venues or shared exhibition spaces. Support and guidance are available throughout the process, making it accessible even for first-time exhibitors.
Local gallery owner Pete Hawkes, who regularly hosts artists at The Good Earth Gallery in Chesham, says: “Bucks Art Weeks remains my biggest selling event of the year — and I love meeting so many people who discover our artists’ work for the first time.”
Sam Burke, Chair of the festival organising committee, adds: “Bucks Art Weeks is about connection — artists meeting their communities, visitors discovering talent on their doorstep, and creativity being part of everyday life across the county.”
Visitors can expect a rich mix of work, welcoming venues and the chance to buy original art directly from the people who made it. Most venues are free to visit, and routes can be planned using the festival guide and website.
Whether you’re an art lover looking for something inspiring to do, or an artist thinking, “Could this be for me?”, Bucks Art Weeks offers a warm and open invitation to get involved.
More information about visiting and taking part can be found on the Bucks Art Weeks website: bucksartweeks.org.uk, and registration closes on 31st January. The event takes place from June 6 to 21.