Montgomery County Studio Tour is Today, Sunday

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by Jeff Schaller.

Work of Lisa Applegate

Starting today, art collectors, enthusiasts and novices will have two full days this weekend to meet some of the best artists in their Montgomery County studios, observe the creative process and to purchase their distinctive creations.

“Arts Montco is again proud to partner with the Montgomery County Studio Tour,” said Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Director of Arts and Culture, Jessica Willingham.

“We support the mission of County Studio Tour to promote local and regional artists and contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of the area by presenting original artwork.”

The Gail Fox studio

This year 47 artists in 20 studios will exhibit different mediums such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, clay, glass, paper and fiber.

All the artists will be on hand to talk about their work and meet buyers and browsers alike.

“The County Studio Tour grows in popularity each year and this year will be no different in Montgomery County,” said Jeff Schaller, artist and show coordinator.

The Dale Roberts studio

“The public will have a unique opportunity to see the creative process as many studios on the tour will feature works-in-progress and artist demonstrations. The tour has something for everyone, from the first-time art buyer to the seasoned collector, in a wide range of mediums and prices.”

The 2019 Montgomery County Studio Tour is free and open to the public on Saturday June 15, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 16, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Visit www.montgomerycountystudiotour.com for a map, artists and studio listings and a new feature to map your own itinerary. 

Handicapped accessible studios are marked on the studio pages in the catalogue and on the website.

Email info@countystudiotour.com or call 610.942.9629 for further information.

Carl Cellini in his studio.

Visitors are encouraged to design their own self-guided tour with the catalogue and map, which can be downloaded from www.montgomerycountystudiotour.com.

Members of the public can start with a nearby studio, or anywhere they like, by using a convenient map sponsored by MONTCO ARTS. 

In addition, Manatawny Still Works allows you to design routes with an itinerary button that will guide attendees across the county using Google maps.

The Barbara Handler studio.

The County Collector Series, sponsored by Merion Art, will be offered again in 2019. 

The public can collect an original framed 6” x 6” piece of art for the special price of $75. 

Two-dimensional artists have created original works of art in a simple and elegant 6” x 6” frame, and three-dimensional artists have created special pieces for the County Collector Series. 

A photo of each work in this series is included in the catalogue and displayed on the website.

The Montgomery County Studio Tour was created by Jeff Schaller, painter and tour organizer.