Forest and Rivers Open, farOpen, first established in 1995,  is a nine day art trail, for artists, makers and creative businesses to open studios, galleries and group exhibitions. The aim is to raise artists' profiles, sell artwork and make people aware of the diversity of talent, both professional and amateur, in this fabulous part of Britain. 

farOpen is a volunteer-led, not for profit organisation, run for and by artists and supporters of the arts in the Forest of Dean, along the Wye and the Severn. It is funded by artists’ subscriptions and our brochure advertisers. 

The farOpen Art Trail is an invaluable asset to the arts ecology of the Forest, encouraging visits by locals and tourists alike. It is an exciting place to discover beautiful art. 

Its Officers are: 

Christine Waygood, farOpen Chair
Uschi Arens Price, farOpen Secretary and Project Management for web site, brochure, exhibitions
Adrian Price, farOpenTreasurer

Its Steering Committee members are: 

Carolyn Black (strategic support)
Charlotte Keating (marketing lead)
Eileen Waycott (exhibition support)
Lisa Miles (distribution, marketing)
Pat Homewood (minutes, exhibition support, marketing text)
​Sarah Trenchard (exhibitions, Facebook) 

Co-opted Members are: 

Leigh Sladen (Facebook)
Anna Clifton (Twitter)
Sophie Harris (Instagram)
Clare McHugh (MissFire) (Instagram)


Please go to our how to join page for details on how to become a member.