The Digswell Arts Trust is a dynamic arts charity which believes that art benefits all people and communities. It supports artists who wish to become professionals by providing Fellowships including low cost studio facilities at two bases: at the listed atmospheric Fairlands Valley Farmhouse set in parkland in Stevenage and at the modern (2006) purpose built studios at the Forge in Digswell. The Trust gives opportunities for exhibitions and training whilst working together as a community of artists and working with the local community. The Trust has places for up to 30 artists including in its traditional printmaking facilities at the Forge with probably the largest etching press in the country. These are open to any experienced printmakers on a subscription basis. A ceramics centre may be developed at Fairlands Valley Farmhouse where the Trust has a range of kilns and other equipment. more…

Artists are selected by interview to be appointed Fellows of the Trust and are offered studio space for up to three years. more…

A sample of current artists' work is displayed on this site. more…

Community art projects cover a wide range using the collective range of skills of the Fellows from both studios. The Trust is a partner in the annual Kaleidoscope Festival in Welwyn Hatfield. more...

The Trust is also a partner in the New Maynard Gallery in Welwyn Garden City which provides opportunities for Fellows to exhibit and features exhibitions of local artists. more...

The vision of Henry Morris persuaded Government and Welwyn Garden City Development Corporation to allow the Trust to be established in 1957. more...