Popular Regionwide Artists' Open Studios
November 28, 29, 30, December 1 & December 6, 7
10 am to 5 pm
Every year artists throughout northeastern Connecticut join together as Artists' Open Studios to share their art with the community during Thanksgiving weekend and the first weekend of December. The public is invited to visit the many individual studios and group shows on this self-guided tour through the beautiful Quiet Corner of Connecticut. Talented professional painters, woodworkers, metal workers, printmakers, weavers, potters, jewelers, photographers, sculptors, calligraphers, digital artists, collagists, mixed media artists and more, are eager to welcome you.
Artists' Open Studios Tour is your opportunity to see what local artists are creating. You can learn how they make their work, what inspires them, and in many cases, watch demonstrations.
The tour is free and family friendly. If you like, you can shop for gifts. All of the artists will offer work for purchase. Wrap up a shawl, earrings, a cutting board or serving bowl for your holiday giving. Treat yourself and bring home a painting or a sculpture to enliven your house. Or just enjoy your visit.
Brochures with artist descriptions are available at area restaurants, post offices, and shops. They are also online at aosct.org. Online, you can read bios and artist's statements for each participant. Specific dates for each location are listed in the brochure and online. Be sure to check these when planning your tour, as not all artists are open both weekends. There is also a map online to aid in your planning.
Artists' Open Studios of Northeastern Connecticut has been celebrating the arts and connecting artists with the public for nearly four decades. Take the tour with friends or family or by yourself. It is a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the artistic and scenic richness of the farming towns and rejuvenated mill towns that make up this part of the state.
Also check out other Arts events in Putnam, Fine Arts events in Putnam, Photography events in Putnam.
