Open Studios Falkirk is made possible through a combination of voluntary effort, sponsorship and professional collaboration. Alongside the many people who generously give their time and expertise, we also commission and pay for specialist services. Wherever possible, we choose to work with graduates and emerging creative professionals, recognising that supporting them is another way we can invest in the local creative community. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helps make the event possible. If you’d like to support Open Studios Falkirk in any way – through sponsorship, professional services, volunteering or partnership, we’d love to hear from you.

Artlink Central

Thank you to Artlink Central, who co-founded this event in 2025 with D2 The Creative Centre, for funding and supporting a series of participants’ workshops during the 2026 event, as part of the ‘Falkirk: From Space to Creative Space’ programme. Artlink Central explores the creative potential of socially engaged arts practised in public and sited spaces. Find out more.

Joanne Boyle

Thank you to Joanne Boyle for her voluntary work to take artist photos for some of the Open Studios Falkirk participants. Joanne is a photographer turned pattern designer who creates homeware and giftware. Find out more about Joanne.

D2 The Creative Centre

Thank you to D2 The Creative Centre, who co-founded this event with Artlink Central in 2025, for allowing some of the participants who don’t have their own studio to pop up at their premises during Open Studios Falkirk. D2 The Creative Centre is a multi-purpose arts centre in Larbert. Find out more.

Rhona Duffy

Thank you to artist, craftsperson and communications consultant Rhona Duffy for her contribution as co-lead event manager on the 2026 event. We thank her for her voluntary work on registration management, producing a new website, marketing, public relations, managing graduate contributions, and event management. Rhona is a mosaic artist / craftsperson, and also does freelance communications and marketing work. Find out more about Rhona.

Falkirk Delivers

Thank you to Falkirk Delivers for allowing some of the participants who don’t have their own studio to pop up at their premises during the event, and for hosting and funding a series of participants’ workshops during the 2026 event. Falkirk Delivers is the Business Improvement District (BID) organisation for Falkirk town centre, helping make the town centre a better place to visit, shop, work and invest. Find out more about Falkirk Delivers.

First4Frames 

Thank you to First4Frames for sponsoring the printing of banners to help promote this year’s event. First4Frames provides expert bespoke picture framing, fine art printing, and custom mounting from its Falkirk workshop. Trusted by artists, photographers, businesses, and local customers alike, First4Frames combine quality craftsmanship with friendly, personal service to create beautifully finished pieces that are made to last. From treasured memories to exhibition-quality artwork, First4Frames is proud to help showcase what matters most. Find out more.

Sibel Marec-Kara

Thank you to Sibel Marec-Kara for her graphic design work. Sibel, a recent graduate, offers a range of graphic design and illustration services for businesses, events and personal use. Whether it’s branding, printed material or social media visuals, she can create the design you need. Contact Sibel to find out more.

Nikki Monaghan 

Thank you to artist Nikki Monaghan for her contribution as co-lead event manager on the 2026 event. We thank her for her voluntary work to bring in new participants, social media management, marketing, event management and as treasurer. Nikki is an artist inspired by Scotland’s coastal villages, cities and the Highlands. Find out more about Nikki.

Minuteman Press  

Thank you to Minuteman Press for printing our flyers, maps and posters at a reduced rate. Minuteman Press in Falkirk is a full-service print shop. Services include litho and digital printing, copying and binding. Find out more about Minuteman Press.

Leo Monico 

Thank you to Leo Monico for his work on the website publishing. Leo is a marketing graduate with experience in website content, digital communications and social media. Contact Leo to find out more.

Jade Stout 

Thank you to artist Jade Stout for her voluntary work to manage a series of artist interviews for the website. Jade is a visual artist specialising in captivating contemporary landscapes. Find out more about Jade.

Studio 164 

Thank you to Studio 164 for their voluntary work to host an exhibition of the participants’ work throughout this year’s Open Studios event. It mainly offers classes in mosaic and glass. It is home to resident artist and craftsperson Rhona Duffy. Find out more about Studio 164.

Tamburrini Art + Framing 

Thank you to Tamburrini Art + Framing for sponsoring the printing of signage for D2 The Creative Centre during Open Studios this year. Michael Tamburrini is an artisan picture framer specialising in the design and production of bespoke picture frames, fine art giclée prints, mirrors and original artworks. Find out more.