{"id":71778,"date":"2026-05-15T12:31:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T12:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=71778"},"modified":"2026-05-15T12:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T12:31:59","slug":"watch-open-up-sheffield-welcomes-visitors-into-artists-studios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/watch-open-up-sheffield-welcomes-visitors-into-artists-studios\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: Open Up Sheffield welcomes visitors into artists\u2019 studios"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Open Up Sheffield has returned across two weekends this May, giving the public a chance to explore the City\u2019s creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 140 artists in over 90 venues are welcoming individuals to see behind the scenes of their art studios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors will get the chance to speak directly to artists about their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lizzy Alageswaran, the artist and chair of the event, says Open Up Sheffield is an opportunity to celebrate the City\u2019s originality, while making art more accessible to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil artist, Sue Nichol has joined Open Up Sheffield for the first time. 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