See Art, Talk Art, Buy Art

Primary’s residents and members will open their studios to the public, offering a behind the scenes look at their creative practices and transforming Primary Open into a vibrant, community led exchange of ideas. The event celebrates the diverse range of artistic approaches within the Primary community.

In addition to open studios, visitors can explore exhibitions, attend an In Conversation talk event alongside the current exhibition, enjoy food and drinks, collect a limited edition ‘collector card,’ and meet the artists. It’s a chance to engage with the artistic community at Primary and begin or expand your own art collection.

Participating Artists & Studios 

Marek Tobolewski   Rachel Jacobs  Yelena Popova  Seán Cummins  Momoka Gomi  Fiona Harris  Sayra Begum  Pete Ellis  FromTheGroundUp Studio  Georgina Barney  Jim Brouwer  Christine Stevens  Caroline Locke  Line Nilsen  Debra Swann  Craig Fisher  Tom Harris  Mik Godley  Michael Forbes  Frank Abbott Fiona Carruthers Nick Mobbs Louisa Chambers

Highlights: Alongside open studios, residents will share unique projects, workshops, and experiences:

• Tom Harris: Ambient music open studio, featuring live sound sculptures, electronics, improvisations, demos & audience participation

• Christine Stevens: Clay studio showcasing ceramics

• Momoka Gomi & Line Nilsen: Weave Studio, showcasing work and loom processes

• FromTheGroundUp Studio: Presenting current projects & offering Ask the Architect

• Marek Tobolewski: Curating the Blue Building staircase with Blue artists & makers

Galleries in Primary showing; 

Primary: Flat – Louisa Chambers, Craig Fisher, Lynn Fulton and Sam Metz

TG: Jeremy Glogan

Forth: Nick Mobbs & Fiona Carruthers 

Beam: selected artists from Primary residents in Beam, the mezzanine and entrance corridor. 

Date & Time
Saturday 25th October 2025
Open Studios: 10:00am – 4:00pm
 

In Conversation: 4:00 – 5:00pm alongside the ‘Flat’ exhibition

Primary  33 Seely Road, Nottingham, NG7 1NU  

W: www.weareprimary.org