What is the Frome Open Art Trail?

A brief history

The 'Frome Open Art Trail' started in 2007 as the 'Frome Open Studios' and has grown in size and popularity to become a staple event which takes place during Frome Festival.   Some artists open up along with the Hidden Gardens trail which can be an added bonus.  We produce a brochure each year which will  also be available online.

We are proud to be part of the local community and collaborate with other local creative organisations in Frome including Black Swan Arts, Frome Festival, Frome FM and many other local businesses.

We are entirely volunteer-driven, local artists and makers who love their town.  We’re grateful to everyone who has been a part of the Frome Open Art Trail, in particular Caroline Walsh-Waring who coordinated the event for 7 years until she decided it was time to hand over the reins to fresh ideas, along with Rosie Hart who created the original website. The teams change over the years and we always welcome new members to help with the smooth running behind the scenes.

We also thank our many participants who work hard to prepare and open their homes and studios, or group together to hire venues. And a big thanks to all our entrants and volunteers who spread the word, put up posters and deliver brochures in Frome and further afield. We hope you and all the visitors enjoy the event as much as we do creating and participating in it.