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This weekend, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October, Lambeth Open returns with a unique invitation: step directly into the homes of local artists and discover creativity across the borough. With 20 venues in total, every location is an artist’s home, giving visitors an intimate and personal glimpse into both the […]

Explore the Lambeth Open Art Trails


At its heart, Lambeth Open is about supporting what’s local. By visiting artists in your own borough, you’re keeping creativity alive in the community, reducing barriers to art, and helping to build a more sustainable cultural scene. Many of our exhibitors live and work within walking distance of the venues. […]

Support Local, Think Local.


Lambeth Open isn’t just an art event – it’s a community event. Each October, neighbours open their doors, conversations flow, and people who may never have met before find common ground through creativity. In a borough as diverse and vibrant as Lambeth, art is a natural connector. It sparks curiosity, […]

Art That Brings Us Together



Lambeth Open has always been about celebrating creativity in all its forms – from established professionals to artists just beginning their journey. This October, you’ll find an exciting mix of both, with new voices sharing their work for the very first time. For visitors, it’s a rare chance to connect […]

Discover Tomorrow’s Talent


Looking for a fun, free and inspiring weekend activity for the whole family? Lambeth Open 2025 is the perfect chance to explore together. For one weekend this October, artists across the borough will be welcoming visitors of all ages into their homes, studios and creative spaces. Children and young people […]

A Creative Adventure


Lambeth Open isn’t just about art on walls, it’s about the journey. For one weekend this October, you’re invited to wander through South London, stepping into homes, studios and creative spaces that you might usually pass by. With 15 venues already confirmed across the borough and more joining in, the […]

Wander, Explore, Discover.



Lambeth Open returns this October, once again inviting visitors to explore the rich creativity thriving across our borough. Over one weekend, artists open their homes, studios and galleries, offering a unique chance to see their work up close and meet the people behind it. This year there are 15 venues […]

Discovering Local Talent


Every October, Lambeth Open invites visitors to step behind the scenes of the borough’s thriving creative community. From studios tucked away in side streets to artworks displayed in local homes and galleries, the event celebrates the rich variety of talent found right here in Lambeth. What makes Lambeth Open unique […]

Creativity on your doorstep


Lambeth Open 2025 will once again shine a light on the extraordinary creativity across the borough, from Brixton to Streatham, Oval to Clapham. Visitors will be welcomed into studios, galleries and homes, with a chance to discover new work and meet the artists in person. This year’s line-up includes talented […]

Spotlight on Streatham and Oval



Lambeth Open returns 4th and 5th October, once again celebrating the creativity and talent of our local community. The annual open studios weekend invites visitors to explore homes, studios and work spaces across Lambeth, discover unique work, and meet the artists behind it. Find below examples from just three of […]

Come meet the Artists


For the Lambeth Open Studios event happening over the weekend of 5th and 6th October, the Herne Hill area will be a vibrant hub of creativity. This trail features a wide range of local artists opening their studios to the public, offering an eclectic mix of painting, sculpture, ceramics, and […]

Art Trails 2024


Immerse yourself in a weekend of artistic exploration and community spirit at the annual Borough-Wide Open Studio/House event. On the weekend 5th and 6th of October artists across Lambeth will open their doors to the public, offering a unique opportunity to discover and engage with the creative talent that thrives […]

Celebrating Lambeth Creativity 2024



Keep an eye out for this year’s leaflets and posters hot off the press featuring work from Jude Caisley, Janie Kidston, Henrietta MacPhee, Jess Quinn, Susan Sichel, Phyllis Todd and Tess Stone. Click on the icons below for your own downloadable versions. A5 double sided leaflet A3 single sided poster

Hot off the Press


Things are hotting up for another amazing Lambeth Open this year with a growing list of exhibitors including painters, photographers, mixed media artists and ceramasists, from the north of the borough in Vauxhall all the way down to Tulse Hill. We will be adding more dots on the map as […]

Showcasing Local Talent


Lambeth Open is an annual community exhibition across the whole borough during which artists and makers invite members of the public into their studios, homes and exhibition spaces. This is your chance to discover where and how their work is made and what motivates their artistic process. Art trails will […]

Explore your creative neighbourhoods.



Lambeth Open is happening the weekend 7th and 8th October, 10am to 6pm. Free entry. This annual event celebrates the diversity and colour of our wonderful South London borough. Here are just some examples of the many artists and makers who will be exhibiting. Enjoy.

Lambeth Open 2023 this October 7th and 8th


Lambeth Open is happening the weekend 1st and 2nd October, 10am to 6pm. Free entry. This annual event celebrates the diversity and colour of our wonderful South London borough. Here are just some examples of the many artists and makers who will be exhibiting. Enjoy.

Lambeth Open 2022, 1st and 2nd October


Started in 2009, Lambeth Open promises to showcase a wide range of arts and crafts including painting, sculpture, photography, textile design, jewellery, ceramics and print making. Entrance is free to all venues and the latest updated map can be found on the front page of our web site, or you […]

Paintings, Ceramics, Printmaking… and more



On the first weekend of October artists and crafts people across the borough of Lambeth will be opening their studio and work spaces to the public. Doors will be open from 10am to 6pm, 1st and 2nd October and admission will be free. Visitors will be able to see inside […]

Discover your Creative Neighbourhoods