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12 -15 June 2026

During the Prince Albert Open Studios event, local artists open their home studios and exhibition spaces to the public. Throughout the town, distinctive Blue A-frame boards and colourful bunting guide visitors to each participating venue. From painting and sculpture to mixed media and photography – as well as glass art, ceramics, cartooning and even fashion design – the range of work on show offers a varied and engaging visual experience.

Set in the Karoo, Prince Albert has developed a reputation as a place that draws creative thinkers and makers. The Prince Albert Open Studios event, launched in 2017, has since become a well-established part of the town’s annual calendar.

Over the course of the event, artists welcome visitors into their working spaces, offering insight into both finished pieces and creative process. The format creates space for direct conversations between artists and visitors, and adds a personal dimension to the experience of viewing – and buying – art. Many guests value the opportunity to meet the artists and see where the work is made, while artists benefit from immediate engagement and thoughtful feedback.

Prince Albert Open Studios offers art enthusiasts, collectors and fellow creatives the opportunity to access studios that are usually private. It is a chance to see where ideas take shape, to understand the thinking behind the work, and to connect directly with the people who make it.

Keep an eye out for details about workshops presented in conjunction with the event, as well as art-related restaurant collaborations and curated film screenings taking place over the same period.