Art / BS4 Arts Trail
St Anne’s Open House and BS4 Arts Trail join forces again
Over the weekend of June 13-14, artists and makers across BS4 are preparing to participate in the BS4 Arts Trail – their annual celebration of local creativity.
This year promises to be the biggest event to date, with over 100 participating artists inviting people to discover their work and find out more about their process.
As well as the all-important food and drink businesses, there will be over 30 assorted venues across the area opening their doors for the weekend.
From shops and cafés to homes, studios and community venues, it’s an enlightening chance to purchase locally produced art directly from the source.
Samantha Clift, portraiture – photo: courtesy of the artist
Becca Thorne, wildlife linocut – photo: courtesy of the artist
Those keen to get involved themselves can enlist in various workshops, gallery tours and other activities to suit all ages across the trail – encompassing printmaking, ceramics, glass art and music.
Naomi Evans of Brislington homewares and gift shop These Two Hands is helping to organise this year’s trail.
Jane Stevenson, Bristol Baskets, Polish basket – photo: courtesy of the artist
Glass art – photo: The Corbeau Press
“BS4 has been hit hard by the recent closure of the incredible Bristol Blue Glass”, she reflects, “and I think it’s more vital than ever to support local artists and craftspeople.
“We are a small, quiet and beautiful part of Bristol that I think many people don’t really know exists.”
Buoyed by the decision to team up with St Anne’s House – who once again will be opening their doors to visitors over the same weekend – the hope is that this community of creatives will be put firmly on the map.
A selection of ceramic bowls, plates and mugs – photo: Claybird Ceramics
St Anne’s Open House 2025 – photo: Ruby Turner
The BS4 Arts Trail is on June 13-14 at 11am-5pm. For more information, visit bs4artstrail.co.uk or follow @bs4artstrail. Free trail maps can be collected from These Two Hands, Brislington.
St Anne’s Open House launches on June 12 with an evening event from 7pm-late, and continues over the weekend at 11am-4pm daily. Follow @bricksbristol for updates.
Main photo: BS4 Arts Trail
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