Celebrating 10th Year Anniversary, Borough of Ealing Art Trail – bigger than ever!
In 2015, a group of Ealing artists had an idea: why not open their studios to the neighbourhood? What began as a modest local experiment has grown, quietly and steadily, into one of West London’s most anticipated cultural events, organised by a volunteer committee of local artists, all of whom also exhibit.
This September, the Borough of Ealing Art Trail (BEAT), marks its 10th anniversary. The numbers tell their own story: Over 200 artists, 68 venues, five days of art spread across a borough – a unique opportunity to meet the artists and experience the creativity in your community.
The trail runs over two weekends, 5–6 and 12–13 September, with a new addition this year: a Midweek Evening Opening on Wednesday 9 September, bringing BEAT to visitors who can’t make the weekends. Every event is free and open to all, no barrier between the art lover and the art.
Looking for new art for your home or workplace?
BEAT’s venues range from private homes, where a painter might greet you at the front door and show you their studio space, to community centres, churches and public spaces. The art includes painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, textile, photography, jewellery and more. Most of it is available to buy and buying directly from the artist is part of the experience.
This year’s programme also includes a special Small Works charity exhibition in Ealing Central Library in aid of Ealing Foodbank – a reminder that BEAT is as much a community event as a cultural one, the exhibition is composed of works by 70 artists and all proceedings will be donated to the food bank.
For 10 years, BEAT has offered something that bigger art events rarely do: an invitation into the ordinary streets of a neighbourhood, and the chance to discover the extraordinary creativity happening all around you.
Opening times
- 5–6 September(11am-6pm),
- 9 September (6-9pm),
- 12–13 September 2026 (11am-6pm).
- Free. No booking required.