MEMBER AREA
MEMBER AREA
Info for Newcomers
Here is some updated advice for Newcomers Newcomers Information Sheet 2026
Open Up Risk Assessment
Artists are obliged to complete a risk assessment for their studio for the safety of the public and themselves. Here is a sample risk assessment you may find useful. Risk Assessment sample You can also find out more at the official H &SE site here www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety
Children’s University
Children may visit your studio to talk to you about your work which give them credits towards their Children’s University degree. Artists are required to record their details through a simple form accessed by this QR code. Please complete the form whilst they are present.
Here is a sample worksheet children may bring with them 26 CU OU worksheet
About Open Up
Open Up is run by its members on a not-for-profit basis. We expect all participating artists and makers to help promote the event and advertising media will be made available from local distribution hubs.
If you have comments about Open Up, or you would like to join us to help make the event an even greater success, please get in touch.
Please see the Terms and Conditions and FAQs for more information.
