Merton Arts Trail 2013
View the work of local artists
This year's Merton Arts Trail, involving local artists collectively opening their doors to the public, takes place on September 21, 22, 28 and 29.
All artists can sell their art during the special event, and there is a map and catalogue enabling visitors to create their own trail.
Many artists exhibit in their home or studio, but others are using local shops and cafes to display their work.
More than 140 artists will have their work on show, with most in and around the Wimbledon area. There will be no entry charge to any of the exhibitions.
To plan your trail, view the catalogue, or find out more on the Merton Arts Trail website.
The key events and dates are:
21st September - Open House kicks off, 12noon - 6pm. Completely free - visit www.mertonartstrail.org.uk to plan your visits and meet your local artists. Look out for Hawes Boards outside most venues. Get 5 signatures from different venues to qualify for free entry into £100 prize draw.
22nd September - Open House continues, 12noon - 6pm. Completely free - Look out for Hawes Boards outside most venues. Get 5 signatures from different venues to qualify for free entry into £100 prize draw.
28th September - Open House second weekend starts, 12noon - 6pm. Completely free. Look out for Hawes Boards outside most venues. Get 5 signatures from different venues to qualify for free entry into £100 prize draw.
28th September - 'Illumination' Art exhibition opens at the Chapter House, Merton Priory, a rare chance to see the ruins here. Completely free - open 11am - 5pm - come and meet nine exhibiting artists. Marcus Beale Architects supporting this and the Merton Arts Trail.
29th September - Open House second weekend, 12noon - 6pm completely free - last chance this year to meet your local artists. Look out for Hawes Boards outside most venues. Get five signatures from different venues to qualify for free entry into £100 prize draw.
29th September - 'Illumination' Art exhibition continues today at the Chapter House, Merton Priory, a rare chance to see the ruins here. Completely free - open 11am - 5pm - come and meet nine exhibiting artists. Marcus Beale Architects supporting this and the Merton Arts Trail.
2nd October - final date for entries into Merton Arts Trail free £100 prize draw for visitors. Get signatures from 5 different artists' venues and send your page into MAT to qualify.
4th October - Winner of Merton Arts Trail Prize Draw will be published and the winner notified in writing.
5th October - 'Illumination' Art exhibition open all weekend at the Chapter House, Merton Priory, a rare chance to see the ruins here. Completely free - open 11am - 5pm - come and meet nine exhibiting artists. Marcus Beale Architects supporting this and the Merton Arts Trail.
6th October - 'Illumination' Art exhibition continues at the Chapter House, Merton Priory, a rare chance to see the ruins here. Completely free - open 11am - 5pm - come and meet nine exhibiting artists. Marcus Beale Architects supporting this and the Merton Arts Trail.
September 17, 2013