Folkestone Artists’ Collective, an independent group of creative people based in Folkestone, proudly invites you to OPEN ART FOLKE 24

Open Art Folke is Folkestone's first artist-led festival that will inclusively showcase the extraordinary breadth of creativity in this little town by the sea based on the mantra “art for all”

The inaugural Open Art Folke festival will take place between 13th and 22nd September 2024, in private and public venues across Folkestone. In its first year, the programme has brought together over 130 artists, designers and makers.

Across ten days of creative events and activities there will be open studios, talks, walks, exhibitions, installations, interventions, performances and workshops as well as an art market in collaboration with Folkestone Fringe.

Kollectiv on The Old High Street will act as the festival hub, with provisions of maps, information as well as hosting a number of artists. It will offer a space to gather and discuss experiences over a cuppa or something stronger.

We invite you to share in our work, hear our stories and get involved...