Over 20 outlets will begin selling tickets on August 15 for the 13th Annual Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour. Tour dates are September 26-27. Ninety-three artists will open their doors for two days 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (tour goes to 6 p.m. on September 26).
The “Art Safari” allows guests to meet “dangerously creative” artists and purchase art directly from them in their “natural studio habitats.” Proceeds from the event provide scholarships and grants for local aspiring artists.
The $10 ticket includes a map of studio locations and a four-color 2010 wall calendar featuring the participating artists’ work. Organizers recommend purchasing tickets early in order to preplan self-guided routes. Free preview exhibits showcasing artists’ work are 10-5 at the Crockett Barn, Coupeville September 19,20,26,27 and Open Door Gallery + Coffee, Bayview September 19-27.
Tickets may also be purchased online at: http://www.whidbeyopenstudiotour.org/ or by calling the Pacific Northwest Art School at (360) 678-3396 or the tour office at (360) 221-4121. The event is presented by the Whidbey Islands Arts Council. To read profiles of the artists visit the blog at whidbeyislandopenstudiotour.blogspot.com.
Ticket outlets are in Oak Harbor: bayleaf, Deception Pass Visitor Center, Garry Oak Gallery and Whidbey Vision Care; Coupeville: Hunter Art Studio, Miriam’s Espresso, Pacific Northwest Art School, Penn Cove Pottery and Windjammer Gallery; Greenbank: Rob Schouten Gallery and Holmes Harbor Cellars; Freeland: 1504 Coffee Bar, Catherine DeWitt Framing and Whidbey Vision Care; Bayview: Open Door Gallery + Coffee; Ken’s Corner: Pickle’s Deli; Langley: 2nd St. Wine Shop and Tasting Room. Eddy’s, Island Angel Chocolates, Karlson/Gray Gallery, Mukilteo Coffee Company and Whidbey Island Vineyard and Winery; and Clinton: Lynae’s Island Framery.
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