Prince Albert Open Studios

art in the heart of the karoo 

website: princealbertopenstudios.co.za

Our next Prince Albert Open Studios will take place 

from 12 - 16 JUNE 2026

The beautiful Karoo town of Prince Albert is a place that stands out as a hub of inspiration and artistic innovation as if something in the air attracts more than its fair share of artists, creatives and colourful characters. In this context, Prince Albert Open Studios was initiated by celebrated printmaker Joshua Miles and his wife Angela, in 2017. Since then, the event has become a firm favourite for locals and visitors alike.

Local artists open their studios up to members of the public, giving greater exposure to their art and their process – this has ensured that they attract a wider following for their art while simultaneously bringing a personal touch to the business of creating and selling art. Many visitors have remarked that they appreciate the intimacy of meeting the artists and seeing their workspace; for the artists, it’s a wonderful opportunity to see their art through the eyes of these visitors and potential buyers – seeing the way in which their work resonates with others is incredibly rewarding.

Prince Albert Open Studios offers art lovers, investors, and other artists a rare glimpse into the hallowed creative spaces where that meeting of materials and talent happens, an opportunity to meet the artists in their personal domains, and engage with them on a one-to-one basis about their thinking, methods and the ‘heart’ behind the art.   

See our website for contact details and addresses 

Diane Johnson Ackerman 

Louis Botha 

Local artists offer a wide variety of media during our Open Studios events. Their studios are open to the public, offering great opportunities to meet the artists, learn about their processes, and view their latest work. 

The opening to the PAOS Group Exhibition takes place at the Prince Albert Gallery, where work from each artist is on show.

Karin Ter'Blanche 

 We look forward to welcoming you!

Stay a few days and look out for the colourful bunting and distinctive blue A-frame boards in front of various homes around town.

Maps of the route are available from Prince Albert Gallery and the Tourism office, as well as Guesthouses around town.

Studios are open daily from 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm  (Sunday 9am-2pm).

Maps are available at the artists’ studios, the Prince Albert Gallery and the Tourism office.

 For more info visit www.princealbertopenstudios.co.za

 Diane Johnson Ackerman gives a printmaking workshop

Diane Johnson Ackerman gives a printmaking workshop

See our website for details: www.princealbertopenstudios.co.za

Di Smith

Ethan Martin

Visit Di van der Riet Steyn's jewellery studio

A great experience for art lovers, when many of our local artists open their private studio spaces for the public to experience art of all kinds.

Our next Prince Albert Open Studios will take place

12 - 16 June 2026

See our website for contact details and addresses

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