Annual art event Open Up has returned to Sheffield for its 25th consecutive year.

The event invites artists and makers from across Sheffield to ‘open up’ their studios and showcase their work to the public.

One of the participating studios is the Kelham Island Arts Collective (KIAC) studios, with several artists getting involved and showcasing their artwork.

Simon Wigglesworth-Baker, founding director of KIAC said: “Art is central to what I do, I’m trained as a sculptor, I’ve been involved in the arts in Sheffield for 15 years, It’s who I am.”

KIAC began as a converted gym, with Simon inviting artists to use the space, eventually expanding to include the ‘Gage’ art gallery and Art Education Space.

Artists offer workshops and lessons to the public in an assortment of creative pursuits, including life drawing, life sculpting and clay play.

An artist who took part in the event, Sarah Joseph-Dasent, said: “The event is very important to me because I meet so many new people who are interested in my work, not just collectors. I also meet so many new artists that I can befriend and support.”

The event is free and takes place over two weekends, May 4-6 and May 11-12.