The Open Houses didn't really fit into a Fringe, and in 2005 decided to produce their own brochure. So, now we have three Brighton Festivals in May: the main Festival – big expensive concerts and book signings; the Fringe, which revolves around smaller venues showcasing up-and-coming comedy and theatre; and our very own Open Houses. There is some token art in the first two - the main Festival includes the city's art gallery, the Gardner Centre and Fabrica. The Fringe, too, has a handful of independent galleries and the odd open house in there to qualify for an art prize. But by far the biggest festival in terms of venues (362) and participants (over 1200) is the Festival of Artists Open Houses. Without the Open Houses, Brighton Festival couldn't honestly claim to be the biggest in England!