Castlepoint Artist Open Studios

18/05/2026

12/01/2026

02/01/2026

As a collective of likeminded supportive creatives, we are very much excited to offer an opportunity for a 3D Artist to exhibit at in June as part of our exhibition cycle.

You must be a resident of the SS postcode.

The closing date for applications is 1/2/26. Follow the link in our bio or on our website where you will find FAQs & T&Cs

This is organised by us and not the gallery, so please do not contact them regarding this.

All submissions are free and will be judged by our panel.

We look to seeing all your amazing work.

22/11/2025

Delighted to have a piece of my mixed media mosaic work, Wat Tyler Aerial View, selected for the 61st Essex Open .
It's a really thoughtfully curated show full of wonderful creative work. It was such a busy PV last night and im looking forward to heading back in the daylight hours to take it in more fully.
The show is on till February hope you can get down there too. What a fabulous gallery for our City of Southend.
Ps...congratulations to the super talented with his superb piece in the show

21/10/2025

Meet The Art Ministry They are a fantastic and welcoming Community Art Charity that run amazingworkshops at their base and in the community.

The Art Ministry
"... is a small local charity providing
affordable art and craft activities for the whole
community, so that people can maintain or
improve their health and well-being. For over
thirty years, we have been providing weekly
creative activities from our base in Hadleigh
mainly for children and adults with some sort of
additional needs, as well as creative activities at
local community events."

They are running three 30 minute slime making sessions at Leigh Community Centre on 29th October, at 2.30, 3.15 and 4pm.

It's just £2 per child thanks to support from Leigh on Sea Town Council

Book with them now, or be sorry -E-mail [email protected]

If you'd like to know more about CAOS art groups & artists visit our website

https://castlepointartistopenstudios.com/

20/10/2025

Say Hi to CAOS Creative - Victoria from Ready Kelly Sew, a wonderful textile artist, upholsterer & dressmaker - visit her work studio and see what amazing designs she can create for you.

You can visit her work space at
Unit 25, Shafers Centre, 677 High Rd, Benfleet SS7 5SF

Opening times
Mon & Wed 9.30am - 2.30pm
Tues &Thur 12.00pm - 7.00pm
Sat 9.30-1.30pm

Victoria
"Upholsterer, Textile artist and Dressmaker, working for individuals who appreciate quality & bespoke design. Creating unique items, tailored with love & care. Official stockist of Frenchic paint"



Altho the pop-up part of our trail with alternative venues has finished - don't forget that Victoria and some of the other groups and individual artists are still available to visit throughout the year.

Check out details on our website

https://castlepointartistopenstudios.com/