All about beat

BEAT offers a window into the world of local artists and encourages their passion for creating and will provide an exciting opportunity to broaden the artistic experience, not only for the general public and local community, but also for those taking part.

See the brochure for this year's beat

WHAT IS AN ART TRAIL?

An art trail is an event where local artists open their homes, studios or other local venues to exhibit and sell their work. BEAT happens over the course of two weekends every year, during which a map is provided for the general public to find where they can visit around the Borough to see the exhibitions.

How did BEAT start?

In September 2015 a number of like-minded artists from several local Ealing-based art groups met to form the origins of BEAT. The plan was to create a local platform for local artists to showcase their work to the public through the medium of an annual Art Trail.

THIS year's art trail

For 2025 we have a huge number of artists taking part - over 220 artists exhibiting within 66 venues across the borough.

Once again it’ll be a fabulous festival of creativity, right on our doorsteps!

To explore the artists taking part and see the map of where the venues are for this year, take a look at our digital trail brochure by clicking on the button below.

See the 2025 art trail brochure

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ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

BEAT is a not-for-profit organisation, run by artists for artists, with a volunteer committee responsible for the administration, development and promotion of BEAT and its activities. It is funded from membership fees; advertisements in the event brochure; and sponsorship.

BEAT is not affiliated to any one art group or political organisation within the Borough of Ealing and will always aim to be a voluntary organisation run by its members.

The aims of BEAT

To hold an annual event, enabling members to sell and promote their work
To build up links between artists and the community
To encourage mutual mentoring amongst members
To develop a local artist community network, open to all
To reach thousands of people in Ealing and beyond as potential visitors to our events
To identify and promote the Borough of Ealing as a creative and artistic centre
To complement the other cultural, arts and enterprise activities already established in the Borough’s calendar

WHO CAN JOIN BEAT?

Anyone living, working or studying in the Borough of Ealing may apply to join BEAT. Participation in the open studios event is non-selective and is an inclusive organisation, bringing together artists from diverse cultural, professional and ability backgrounds. BEAT includes artists working in a broad range of media, including but not limited to painting; printing; textiles; sculpture; mosaics; metal work; photography; ceramics: jewellery and woodwork.