Spring Fling Open Studios 2026
Scotland’s Premier Art and Craft Open Studios Event
23–25 May 2026 | Dumfries & Galloway | Our biggest year to date
About Spring Fling
Spring Fling Open Studios returns for its biggest year to date, bringing together 111 artist studios across Dumfries & Galloway. This year features more studios than ever before, with a vibrant mix of returning favourites and artists taking part for the first time.
Artists and makers work across contemporary visual art and craft practices including painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, photography, jewellery, glass, wood, metal and mixed media.
The 2026 programme also reflects a growing presence of installation, experimental and digitally led work, alongside highly skilled, material-based practice.
Spring Fling Open Studios is commissioned and delivered by Upland CIC.
If you visit Spring Fling this year we want your feedback.
We’d love to hear about your visit and if you fill in the form you can win art vouchers to spend with your favourite artists.
PRIZES
1st Prize: £100 VOUCHER 2 TICKETS TO ARTS FESTIVAL 2027
2nd Prize: £75 VOUCHER
3rd Prize: £50 VOUCHER
Complete the survey online here.
Dog-Friendly Studios
Many studios welcome well-behaved dogs.
Family-Friendly Event
A welcoming event for all ages.
Accessibility Information
Accessibility details listed per studio.
Evening Openings
Some studios open late – searchable online.
Plan Your Visit
Explore studios across the region, discover artist profiles and start planning your Spring Fling journey.
Plan your visit using our studio map, artist listings and visitor information.
What To Expect
- 111 open artist studios
- Meet artists and makers
- Contemporary visual art and craft
- New and returning participants
- Installation, experimental and digital work
From intimate studio visits to ambitious contemporary work, Spring Fling offers a rich and varied creative experience.
Brochure
Spring Fling 2026 is fronted by a specially commissioned artwork by Hilke MacIntyre. Her bold imagery captures the creative energy of the event and appears on this year’s brochure, which brings together everything you need to plan your visit – studios, artists, maps and events.
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