We warmly welcome professional artists and makers working locally to apply to join the POSt Art Trail 2026.

About the art trail

The aim of Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) art trail is to connect with both the local community and the broader public through an annual open studio art trail. Also, we hope the forming of the POSt artist collective will better connect local artists currently working in isolation.

The open studio venues form a curated programme. We would like of the order 15 venues this year. Studios must be located within the following village areas on the Water of Leith: Colinton, Juniper Green, Currie and Balerno.

Studio open hours are 10am-4pm on both Saturday and Sunday 15 and 16 August 2026. All artists are expected to have their venues open during these times. This ensures that visitors can travel freely between venues. They will not be disappointed.

For the event to succeed, marketing must be well executed. The website will be further developed with a page for each participating artist. There will be a printed leaflet which will also be available in digital form. The leaflet will summarise the venues and show a map. It will help visitors navigate between them. It will use the Water of Leith walkway where possible. Details of public transport will also be provided.

Press releases and social media posts will be made at appropriate times. Participating artists are expected to make their own social media posts and support ours with likes, shares and comments.

How to apply

This section tells you how to join POSt to open your studio as part of the art trail in 2025.

Please follow the instructions carefully. Applications are in two parts and we need both as soon as possible to assess your application:

1. Fill out the online application form below.
2. You email us five images. One of you and four of your work and a short CV.

We need these by the deadline 14 February, 10pm to give us time to assess your application.

Selection process

The selection panel will be looking for:

• Correct location of the venue within the prescribed area.
• Strong evidence from your CV of a high standard of professional artistic practice
• The submitted images offer strong evidence of a coherent approach to your art practice. They show quality, consistency, and a professional approach to presentation.

Booking

We aim to confirm via email by TBD whether you have been successful. Those being invited to join the art trail will be sent an invoice for payment at the same time.  

Please note the small fee (see the form below) is payable before you become part of the trail. This fee is necessary to cover marketing costs. You do not pay anything unless your application is successful.

Forms to fill

Please complete all the forms below. For ease of review, please DO NOT use block capitals.

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