Warwickshire Open Studios' Summer Art Weeks is set to return this Saturday, 21 June and will run until 6 July, inviting the local community to explore a range of artists in their homes and community venues.

This year sees the launch of the new 'Warwick Trail', with two additional venues added to the Warwick map. 

The trail guides visitors around local exhibition spots, including St Mary's Church, Warwick, Warwick Visitor Centre, and venues on Mallory Drive, Smith Street, Woodcote Road, Wharf Street, Fields Court, Myton Road, and Leek Wootton. 

Signs and banners throughout the town will help direct visitors.

Warwickshire Open Studios features over 350 artists and makers at 115 venues across Warwickshire and Coventry.

Exhibitions take place in various settings, from cafés and churches to galleries and gardens, offering visitors the chance to view original artwork created by local artists. 

All exhibitions are free to enter and are run by the artists themselves. 

While art is available to purchase, there is no obligation to buy.

The event offers the local community the chance to visit interesting venues and drop by for a chat, and often a drink and cake. 

Among this year's participants is Janette Eslick, a Warwick artist who is using her exhibition to raise funds for Priory Pools Community Centre.

Jannette said: "I opened for the first time last year and loved getting all my artwork ready to share with everyone.

"I am a trustee of Priory Pools Community Centre and thought this year was a great chance to support them by donating 100 percent of my profits to their campaign to raise funds for a new community centre for Warwick."

Janette, who describes herself as a keen amateur, is showcasing coastal views and water- or nature-inspired pieces in watercolour and acrylic, along with prints, cards, and donated gifts from 'Woolly Wonders' and a range of plants for extra donations.

"You don't have to be a serious art-lover to drop by," she added. 

"Just drop in for a chat. No charge for a cool drink and a chance to meet our friendly bantams! 

"Come and enjoy some time out in a quiet, peaceful garden room."

Janette's exhibition is located at Venue 100, Myton Road (next to Myton School) and will be open from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June.

Other Warwick-based artists have been involved for many years and have established venues, including 'Art at Wharf Street' (Venue 107) in the Coach House Studio & Gallery in Wharf Street, which this year features a group of nine artists in a beautiful coach house studio and garden. 

Visitors can see a range of ceramics, jewellery and paintings in a lovely space that is usually a working studio. 

This venue features eight ceramicists and Warwickshire Open Studio bursary winner Zelie, a painter, with an engaging collection of original oil paintings, exploring portraits and figures. 

Art in Whart Street and Janette Eslick Art will be open Friday 27th - Sunday 29th June. 

For more information on all participating artists and their opening times, visit here.

Visitors can search venues and download trail maps to plan their visits.

To support the centre's efforts, visit the official Priory Pools website or its Facebook page. Other Warwick-based artists have been involved for many years and have established venues, including 'Art at Wharf Street' (Venue 107) in the Coach House Studio & Gallery in Wharf Street, which this year features a group of nine artists in a beautiful coach house studio and garden. 

Visitors can see a range of ceramics, jewellery and paintings in a lovely space that is usually a working studio. 

This venue features eight ceramicists and Warwickshire Open Studio bursary winner Zelie, a painter, with an engaging collection of original oil paintings, exploring portraits and figures. 

Art in Whart Street and Janette Eslick Art will be open Friday 27th - Sunday 29th June. 

For more information on all participating artists and their opening times, visit here.

Visitors can search venues and download trail maps to plan their visits.

To support the centre's efforts, visit the official Priory Pools website or its Facebook page.