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.

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.

Last year's art trail

BEAT was once again a huge cultural event when it returned in September 2024.

Over 230 artists took part, across 69 venues, including lots of artists and venues new to the trail.

Take a look at the image gallery to sample some of the amazing art that was available to experience on the trail.

Looking forward to doing it all again in September 2025!

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.

The BEAT committee

Alex Ebdon

Chair

Sarah Knight

Vice Chair

Elaine Howe

Treasurer

Janet White

Keith Cunningham

Scarlett Szeto

Mark Jorgensen

Ivan Petkov

Jane Stonebridge

Miranda Baxter

To get in touch with the committee please email info@ealingbeat.org.uk