Birmingham Open Studios (BOS) will return this September, with more than 170 artists and groups across Birmingham opening up doors to their studios, homes and exhibiting venues.

Offering visitors a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into how art is made in the city, Birmingham Open Studios is a free city-wide art trail set over two weekends every year.

Since its launch in 2017, more and more artists have gotten involved, and the geographical reach across the city has grown. The event offers artists and craftspeople a platform to showcase and sell their work, demonstrate their practices, hold workshops, and inspire audiences with how they make their art.

Trail guidebooks will be available citywide from late August, and a free mobile app is also available to download.

Local comedian and artist Joe Lycett is an ambassador for BOS, and says: “I’ve been a proud ambassador of Birmingham Open Studios for years now and think it’s a brilliant and unique way of seeing the incredible art our city has to offer. It’s the best opportunity to nosey round people’s studios, homes, print presses, sheds and more to see what incredible (and sometimes quite weird) things they’ve made. By supporting the art trail you’re supporting local artists, so join me in grabbing a guidebook (or downloading their superb new app!) and treat yourself to a gander at Birmingham’s extraordinary talent.”

This year’s trails will run Sat 20 Sep – Sun 21 Sep and Sat 27 Sep – Sun 28 Sep, between 11am – 5pm. For more information click here.