From 4 th to 12th July, the Far Open art trail encourages you to visit 55 venues featuring 127 artists exhibiting in their own studios or galleries.
You can plot a route through the beautiful Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and banks of the Severn.
Closer to home Frances G is exhibiting at Studio 19 in Highfield Close in Monmouth. Here you will find botanicals, landscapes and icons and a good supply of greetings cards.
Other Monmouth artists are exhibiting at the Dean Heritage Centre.
Pick up a brochure at the library or a number of retail outlets in town
Or visit www.farOpen.co.uk for full details and an interactive map. Do visit and see the wealth and diversity of creativity in the area.
Studios and galleries open every day from 10-3 but may be longer at some venues.
