Art studios in Wales to be opened to public - 08/09/2010

Over 125 artists in north Wales will be opening their studios to the public in order to showcase their work this September.

The Helfa Gelf Art Trail, now in its fifth year, is the largest open studio event in the country.

Art fans will be able to see painters and sculptors at work in their own studios on September 10th to 12th, 17th to 19th and 24th to 26th.

Studios belonging to painters, sculptors, photographers, jewellery makers and wood carvers will be opened to the public, who will be able to ask the artists' questions about their work.

One conceptual artist taking part is Lisa Carter of Llannefydd, who moved from London a few years ago. This is the third time she has participated.

She told BBC News: "The first time I was involved I was beginning to work full-time again after having a family and it was crucial because it immediately threw me into contact with other artists and agents."

The trail has been designed to bring new audiences to art and help promote isolated, rural painters.

Posted by Oliver Greaves