Spring Open Studios 2025

Studio of Abigail Humpsey, Spring Open Studios 2025. Photo credit Luana Rigolli.

Studio of Cathie Pilkington, Spring Open Studios 2025. Photo credit Luana Rigolli.

Studio of Can Gun, Spring Open Studios 2025. Photo credit Luana Rigolli.

Studio of Catherine Ferguson, Spring Open Studios 2025. Photo credit Luana Rigolli.

Studio of Laura Ní Fhlaibhín, Spring Open Studios 2025. Photo credit Luana Rigolli.

Studio of Sophio Medoidze, Spring Open Studios 2025. Photo credit Luana Rigolli

The Spring Open Studios 2025 took place from 5 to 6 March 2025, featuring the studios of the artists in residence.

The artists presented some of their work to answer visitors’ questions and share their research:

Catherine Ferguson – Abbey Fellow, Can Gun – Abbey Scholar, Abigail Hampsey – Rebecca Scott Rome Resident, Sophio Medoidze – Sainsbury Scholar, Laura NíFhlaibhín – Derek Hill Foundation Fellow, Cathie Pilkington – Bridget Riley Fellow, Ash Tower – Samstag Scholar in the Visual Arts.

For more information on the artists, click here.

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