Art House Open Studios festival to return in May

Fahad Redha

April 13, 2026
2 min read

Art House Open Studios festival to return in May

Arts Richmond will once again coordinate the Art House Open Studios festival for this year. The event will see the creative community of Richmond upon Thames opening the doors of their studios and homes to members of the public.

Art House Open Studios festival will give a chance for visitors to engage directly with artists as well as designers and markers from every corner of the borough of Richmond upon Thames.

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The 2026 Art House Open Studios festival will include the spring bank holiday weekend as it takes place over 23^rd, 24^th, and 25^th May, as well as the weekend of 30^th and 31^st May.

A diverse range of work from artists throughout the borough will be showcased by the festival, as well as an opportunity to open up a dialogue between residents and local artists.

Venues will open their doors from 11am to 5pm daily, with access being free. A number of venues will also offer traditional demonstrations along with other special events they have planned.

For more information, visit the Arts Richmond website, and hard-copy brochures with details of all venues will be available from local Richmond libraries and arts venues from mid-April.

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Fahad Redha

Fahad is the Content Editor at EyeOnLondon, overseeing the publication’s editorial output across news, culture, and lifestyle. With a background in journalism from the University of the Creative Arts, he brings a broad range of experience from local London reporting in Kensington & Chelsea, where he held roles including motoring, events, and health editor. At EyeOnLondon, Fahad plays a central role in shaping content and maintaining editorial standards. His work spans everything from daily news to feature coverage, with a particular strength in motoring and events. He also incorporates photography into his reporting, adding a visual layer to many of his stories. Fahad joined EyeOnLondon in February 2021.