Falkirk's Open Studios 2026 launches with artist exhibition at Studio 164
Falkirk's Open Studios 2026 launched on Friday night with an artist exhibition at Studio 164 on Grahams Road.
Running from September 5 to September 13, the event sees artists, creative makers and cultural venues across the area open their doors to the public allowing them to step inside artists' studios and workspaces.
Friday's launch event brought together artists, creatives and specially invited guests. The exhibition featured work from artists taking part in this year's Open Studios Falkirk, and will be on display at Studio 164 throughout the event.
Mosaic artist and Studio 164 founder Rhona Duffy, who is co-leading this year’s event, said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to the participants’ exhibition launch. It was fantastic to see so many people coming together to support local creativity.”
Launched in 2025 by Stirling-based Artlink Central and Larbert's D2 The Creative Centre, Open Studios Falkirk is a volunteer-led event that encourages local artists, craftspeople and cultural venues to showcase the best of Falkirk's creative talent.
This year's event features 19 artists and creatives across six venues and organisations, spanning Falkirk, Bo'ness and Linlithgow.
Visitors can explore a wide range of practices including painting, textiles, jewellery, printmaking, woodwork, furniture, mosaic, glass, pattern design and dressmaking.
The event offers visitors the chance to buy original work directly from local artists and makers, explore their working spaces, discover creative techniques, view demonstrations and take part in workshops.
Event co-lead and painter Nikki Monaghan said: “The first weekend of Open Studios Falkirk was a fantastic success, with participants reporting a brilliant response from visitors across the venues.
“It was wonderful to see so many people coming along to meet the artists and makers, discover their work and support local creativity. We’re looking forward to the rest of the event, which lasts until September 13.”
For full event details and participants, or to join in and support local artists across Falkirk, visit Open Studios Falkirk 2026.