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28 August — 5 September 2027

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Welcome to the essential roadmap for the Dorset Artist Open Studios. Whether you are an artist preparing your space or a visitor planning your trail, this page covers all critical dates from registration and brochure deadlines to the main event milestones.

Key Dates

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21 September 

  • Website and social media launch.

  • Call out to artists.

  • Venue registration officially opens.

  • Discounted rate applies.

May

  • Second press releases sent out.

  • Initial magazine adverts and editorial.

  • Flyer and Poster distribution.

  • Initial roadside marketing campaign.

June

  • Third press releases sent out.

  • Second magazine adverts and editorial.

  • Top up flyer distribution.

  • Final adverts placed in magazines.

  • Social media campaign starts.

31 October

  • Discounted rate closes, but if space allows standard rate will apply to further registrations.

  • Advert applications open.

April

  • Initial press releases sent out

  • Promotional downloadable resources for venues available on website.

  • Brochure, flyer and posters arrive from printers.

  • Banners, signage and bunting arrive from printers.

July

  • Forth press releases sent out.

  • Third magazine adverts and editorial.

  • Flagship roadside marketing campaign.

  • Brochure Distribution.

  • Venues collect brochures allocation and marketing packs from designated points.

30 November

  • Registration deadline. Final day to submit information and artwork images.

  • No further submissions will be accepted.

March

  • Brochure to printers.

  • Pre event flyer and poster design.

  • Pre event flyer and poster to printers.

  • Banners, signage and bunting to printers.

August

  • Final press releases sent out.

  • Prepare venue for visitors.

  • Installation of signage, banners and bunting.

  • Create a welcome entrance for visitors.

  • Dorset Artist Open Studios 2027 officially opens across the county.

1 December - 29 January

  • Submissions reviewed. All artist information and images are verified and checked.

  • Brochure Design.

February

  • Website profile pages go live.

  • Brochure proofs sent out.

  • Final amends to brochure.

  • Final Brochure Proofing

September

  • Final day for artists and visitors until 2028.

  • Remove all signage, banners and bunting.

  • Complete feedback forms and return asap to enable to plan for 2028.

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