The North East Open Studios (NEOS) is a not for profit organisation promoting Arts and Crafts in the North East of Scotland.

It began in 2003 by a collective of artists, makers, and designers. To this day, they provide an informal contact network for artists and makers alike and help the public access the wealth of creative talent throughout the North East of Scotland.

Find out about the artists taking part this year and plan out where you will be visiting across this 9 day event with the NEOS book. We have a selection these available to take away for free in our shop at the Milton of Crathes. The book also acts as a year-round Directory of Artists residing and practising in the North East of Scotland.

It’s worth paying a visit to the twelve artists and makers taking part this year at Deemouth Artist Studios, located in Torry. They are all within such close proximity of one another you could easily spend a day learning about all the different artisans who work within the studios. Spanning a range of disciplines from textiles to ceramics, illustration, painting and jewellery.

You can visit each maker in their space, learn more about each individual practice, see works in person, and take a peek at how each maker approaches their work. Makers will also have completed works available to purchase in their creative spaces.

Spanning over two buildings at Deemouth Business Centre, the following makers are exhibiting at NEOS this year;

More information can be found here