When I first decided to open my house I was told by the Fiveways Artists group that I had to do a ‘probationary’ year and be ‘vetted’ for inclusion into their group. I was surprised and more than a little pi**ed off. As time has passed, my views have not changed.
I would love to know on what grounds I am to be judged, by whom and do I have any redress if I am refused entry?
I find the whole idea of some faceless group sitting in judgement over me and mine infuriating. What are they scared of, hoards of un-artistic plebeians flooding the market??
The sooner all the Open Houses are amalgamated into one big group, where all are welcome and no one is deemed unworthy, the better. Surely it’s the public's job to judge the Open Houses and decide whether they are ‘worthy’ of a visit? Well I guess that’s me refused entry...

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