Artists Open Houses Brighton May Fetival 2012

Once again there’s a chance to discover the wealth of artistic talent hidden away amongst these little streets of rainbow coloured houses.

This year in Hanover 16 venues showcasing more than 80 artists will be open as part of the 31st Artists Open Houses Festival every Saturday and Sunday in May from 11am to 6pm, starting on Saturday  May 5th  (check individual venues for exact opening times, list currently being updated).

As these are mainly private homes it gives visitors a chance to view work in the comfort of a domestic setting but as such it means that they don’t generally accept credit cards, though cash or cheques are always acceptable!

Entry is entirely free and you’ll find each house a unique experience full of art of every variety from painting to jewellery, sculpture to prints, cakes to pots.  There are other hidden treasures too …. gardens, studios, demonstrations of work and you’ll even find a cup of tea and a cake in some venues.  Just look out for the AOH signs.

Hanover is renowned for its many pubs, so why not stop off for some refreshment as you work your way round the trail.  We can particularly recommend two, The Charles Napier and The Greys, both on Southover Street. The Greys are exhibiting work by Vincent Donlin during the festival while the Napier has a taste of Janet Brooke’s work, both worth a look.