Please note: The 2013 Fall Open Studio Tour will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Nov 9th and 10th.
Artist registration begins on June 17th.
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2012 OPEN STUDIO TOUR
Dates: Sat. Nov. 10th & Sun. Nov. 11th, 11 AM to 5 PM
Where: Throughout Tucson and Pima County
Cost: Free
On the weekend of Nov. 10-11, over 200 Tucson and Pima County artists will open their doors to the public for the free Fall Open Studio Tour. Come explore artists’ studios and view work in every kind of medium and genre imaginable (to view artwork samples, (click here). Talk to the artists about their ideas and techniques—and become inspired!
PREVIEW EXHIBIT & MEET THE ARTISTS RECEPTION
Exhibit: Oct. 24-Nov. 8
Reception: Nov. 8 from 5.30 to 7.30 PM
Where: JCC Fine Art Gallery
The JCC Fine Art Gallery will host a Preview Exhibit featuring Open Studio Tour artists. This is an ideal opportunity to gain an overview of the artwork that will be on display during the actual Open Studio Tour.
The JCC Fine Art Gallery is housed in the Tucson Jewish Community Center, located at 3800 East River Road in Tucson. Visit their website or call 520-299-3000 x106 for more information.
Acknowledgements
Heartfelt thanks are owed to the 214 artists for their willingness to share their time and their work with the public. TPAC is also deeply indebted to the following amazing individuals for their spirit, dedication to the arts and devoted efforts on behalf of the Open Studio Tour:
OST Committee Members: Karen Christensen, Patricia Benton, Pat Frederick, Candace Greenburg, Marvin Shaver, Diane Taylor and George Welch
Ian Johnson, MoiaGroup
On Saturday, Dec. 8th, from 11 AM to 8 PM, enjoy an all-day exhibition of works by the four artists voted as Tucson’s “favorite” Open Studio Tour artists at the Steinfeld Warehouse in Downtown Tucson. A reception to celebrate the artists and wrap up the Tour starts at 6 PM. Everyone is welcome. Click here to learn more.
Contact
For more information regarding the Open Studio Tour, please contact Daniela Ontiveros, TPAC Project Event Coordinator, @ 624-0595 x14 or dontiveros@tucsonpimaartscouncil.org.
View the 2012 Artist Participants now!
Printed Guide Locations
Guides (including an alphabetical listing of artist studios/artists, maps and artwork samples) will be available starting Nov. 1st at the following locations.
- Bookman’s (all locations)
- The Loft Cinema
- Metropolitan Tucson Convention Visitors Bureau
- Pima County Library
- Warehouse Arts Management Organization
The Open Studio Tour is made possible with the generous support of our Sponsors: