26th Annual Open Studios Art Tour
SLO County Arts Council
1123 Mill Street, SLO CA 93401
805-544-9251
www.slocountyarts.org
office@slocountyarts.org
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Your Exclusive Backstage Pass to SLO County’s Art Scene
OpenStudios Art Tour Returns this October!
OpenStudios Art Tour Returns this October!
San Luis Obispo County, CA — The SLO County Arts Council is happy to announce the Open Studios Art Tour in 2024. The event is on October 12/13 and 19/20 throughout San Luis Obispo County during National Arts and Humanities Month. Fine artists and crafters open their studios to showcase their art and share their processes. Fifteen cities in the county are participating, and artwork spans twenty three mediums. Visitors create self-guided tours using the catalog printed in partnership with New Times.
While the tour showcases artistic talent, it also raises an essential question: Why support local art? The answer is deeply woven into the fabric of our community. Supporting local art is not just about appreciating beauty—it's about fostering creativity, building connections, and fueling economic growth. Julie Dunn, owner of Park Street Gallery, emphasizes that the Open Studios Art Tour is a unique opportunity for emerging artists to share their work with the public: “The beauty of Open Studios is that artists, even those just starting out, can participate. They need to get their art out there”. This interaction between artists and the community fosters a culture of mutual support and creative growth.
This year, start your art journey at the Preview Show on October 4th at EDNA Contemporary (967 Osos St.), during Art After Dark. Enjoy live music, local food, and even the chance to win a private wine and art tour in North County through SLO Co. Wine Tours. Catalogs guiding your self-paced tour will be available at key locations including Art Center Morro Bay (MB), Studios on the Park (Paso Robles), and Art Central (SLO).
“Open Studios connects artists like myself with the local community and the community with artists in a very personal way. It is always a really positive experience for both parties. I don't know of another art event that has this lasting dual impact.” OSAT Artist Tricia Reichart
“The opportunity to share, not just my art, but also my studio and techniques with the public, is twice as rewarding. I enjoy giving live demonstrations of torchwork and stone settings. OSAT allows for the full experience.” OSAT Artist Sal Orlando
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For more information, contact the following:
Jordan Chesnut, Programs Director, jordan.chesnut@slocountyarts.org
SummerTruschke, Programs Coordinator, summer.truschke@slocountyarts.org
About the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council: The San Luis Obispo County Arts Council, as the local partner of the California Arts Council, advances the visual, literary, and performing arts through programs that promote public access to the arts, arts in educational settings, local arts planning and collaboration, and opportunities for artists and arts organizations. More information is available at www.slocountyarts.org.
