Save the Date for Open Studios on October 24 and 25

Studios-Botetourt 10th Anniversary Tour is October 24 and 25 

Open Studios – Botetourt, Art in the Country, will open its doors for the 10th Anniversary Tour on Saturday, Oct 24 from 10 AM – 5 PM and on Sunday, October 25 from 11 AM – 5 PM. There will also be an option this year for private tours on Thursday and Friday (Oct. 22 and Oct. 23) by appointment with the artists.

Various locations around Botetourt County will feature 13 artists in 9 locations. There is a diverse and exciting group of artists participating this year with the return of some of the favorite artists, the introduction of new artists and the addition of a new coppersmith shop. The list of OSB artists includes Ed Bordett, Vera Dickerson, Amy D. Herzel, Dan Jones, Brett LaGue, Judith F Lochbrunner, Willie Simmons and Mark Woodie. Guest artists are Courtney Cronin, Dan Henderson, Mary Anne Meador, Elliott Muncey, and Robin Poteet.

This free, self guided driving tour, of working artists’ studios and homes, is a chance to discover and collect finished works directly from the artists themselves. Plus visitors will see works in progress and learn about the tools and techniques used to create them. Enjoy the countryside’s fall foliage while driving from location to location throughout the county.

Please note that safety is of primary importance this year and we are taking precautions and following all guidelines to keep our visitors and artists safe.   Specific information will be shared on the OSB Facebook page and newsletter closer to the event.

Complete information on the Tour can be found at https://openstudiosbotetourt.com.  Tour brochures with detailed maps will be available the first of October. Sign up form for the OSB newsletter is also on our website. For additional information or to receive a brochure in the mail please send your address to openstudiosbotetourt2019@gmail.com. Be sure to follow Open Studios – Botetourt on Facebook and Instagram.   

–Judy Locbrunner, OSB