Open for Art 2025
A town centre celebration of visual art
20 June - 1 July

Open for Art is Reading’s largest town centre celebration of all things creative. Making, dancing, painting, filming. We are open to all of it.
During the festival we showcase creative groups and organisations that we work with throughout the year. We celebrate individual artists and creators, working with businesses to host pieces of artwork for all to see, creating an artist trail for the town. The festival is the perfect time to try out one of our workshops, many of which are free, we encourage everyone to get involved.
As always, we will bring together a diverse range of creators to share their work with you, highlighting many unusual spaces in the town and how they can be used creatively.
This years theme is PLAY. Our open for art programme will question:
- How does play influence your creativity?
- How can play create connection?
- How can you inspire others to play in your town?
- What role does play have in the local and global arts community?
We encourage you to explore the joy, experimentation, and possibilities that emerge through play in all its forms. Whether through playful processes, reimagining spaces for play, or exploring the deeper meanings of playfulness.
All our Open for Art events are now LIVE
Ticket info
Free - donations welcome. Please register in advance
Details
Multiple locations across the town centre.