All those living or working in Hertfordshire who are actively involved in the visual arts, professionally or part time, are warmly welcomed as members of HVA

Here's the process:

• First, sign up with the website

• Next, register as a Herts Visual Arts member

• If you wish to enter for the Open Studios you will need your contact and venue details (including dates and times), a strong image for the printed festival guide, an accompanying 12-15 word description and a short paragraph to accompany the on-line listing.

Once you are a registered member, you may upload a biography, an image of yourself at work and 15 images for your free on-line gallery.