Open Studios:California
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April 2006
Central Coast
April 29, Sat.
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Artists of Issaquah
Waldo Point Harbor Issaquah Dock Bridgeway at Gate 6 Road Sausalito, CA
(415) 332-4135 | www.floatinghome.com/fh/artists
The twelve resident artists of Issaquah Dock will be showing paintings, photography, sculpture, and multi-media work during this event taking place in the artists' floating homes. In addition, seven artists from neighboring Liberty Dock will also be exhibiting their work.
Central California
April 29 - 30, Sat. and Sun.
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
San Benito County Open Studios Tour
Various locations Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Aromas, CA
(831)726-9038 | www.sanbenitocountyopenstuido.com
Thirty artists open the doors to their studios and invite you to experience the environment where they create a wide variety of work, including ceramics, paintings, sculpture, and jewelry.
May 2006
San Francisco
May 6 - 7, Sat. and Sun.
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Hunters Point Shipyard, San Francisco, CA
(415) 387-5936 | www.springopenstudio.com
A former submarine barracks and naval shipyard has evolved into one of the largest community of artists in the country. The 5-acre premises, usually off-limits to the public, are open for a combination warehouse sale and exhibition.
South Bay and Peninsula
May 6 - 7, May 13 - 14, May 20 - 21
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Silicon Valley Open Studios
Various locations San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, CA
(408) 421-8802 | www.svopenstudios.org
Four hundred local artists open their doors, exhibiting and selling sculpture, paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, wearable art, drawings, and more. Get a map online or at any public library in the two counties.
Marin County
May 6 - 7, May 13 - 14
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Marin Open Studios
Various locations Marin County, CA
(415) 499-8350 | www.marinarts.org
Paint on the walls. Clay on the stools. Shards of glass on the floors. These are the things that studios are made of. Catch an inkling of the messy nature of creation, as around 300 artists and craftsmen open up their workspaces to the public. West and North Marin artists are featured on the second weekend, and artists from San Rafael down through South Marin are featured on the first weekend.
Gold Coutry
May 20 - 21
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
ARTrails
Various locations Sonora, Columbia, Jamestown and other towns, CA
(209) 532-0042
Twenty-one artists open their doors to the public during this self-guided tour of studios in Twain Harte, Sonora, Columbia, Jamestown, Groveland, and points in-between.
June 2006
East Bay
June 3-4, 10 -11, Saturdays & Sundays
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pro Arts - East Bay Open Studios
Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Emeryville, Fremont, Oakland, Piedmont, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Leandro, San Pablo.
(510) 763-4361 | www.proartsgallery.org
East Bay Open Studios 2006 features up to 500 artists.
North Coast
June 2 - 4, June 9 - 11, June 16 - 18
Fri. 6–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
North Coast Open Studios
Various locations Eureka and other Humboldt County communities, CA
(707) 825-9039 | www.northcoastopenstudios.com
Meet over 150 artists in their studios and experience the creative process firsthand at this annual event. Many of the artists' studios are located in unique and interesting spaces—from historic buildings in Old Town Eureka, to rustic settings with beautiful gardens along the coast and in the redwoods. Each weekend is devoted to a different part of Humboldt
September 2006
Peninsula
September 30 -- October 1
Peninsula Open Studios
http://www.peninsulaopenstudios.org/ | info@PeninsulaOpenStudios.org
October 2006
San Francisco
They are held in a different neighborhood each weekend (Saturday and Sunday) during the month of October. San Francisco Open Studios
Santa Cruz County
October 7 - 8 / 14 - 15 / 21 - 22
All artists' studios will be open from 11am until 6pm the first two weekends, regardless of location. October 21-22 is the Encore Weekend.
http://www.ccscc.org/openstudios.htm
Sonoma County
October 14 - 15 / 21 - 22
ARTrails - Sonoma County 21st Annual
707-579-ARTS (2787) | http://www.artrails.org/
Over 140 professional artists, who work in all kinds of mediums and styles, welcome you into their studios this fall during ARTrails Open Studios. Presented by the Arts Council of Sonoma County, ARTrails provides a unique opportunity to meet artists in their workplaces for an up close and personal look at their creative processes. Here you'll find the Open Studios a great opportunity to purchase original fine arts and crafts for yourself or as gifts.
Morongo Basin
October 27, Friday
6pm - 8pm
Open Studio Art Tours 2006 "Gathering of Artists" Opening Celebration
Location: Institute of Mentalphysics, Joshua Tree
http://www.morongobasinarts.com/studiotours.html
October 28 & 29, Sat & Sun
9am - 5pm
WEST End of the Morongo Basin
Includes: Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Pioneer Town, Landers, and west side of Joshua Tree
http://www.morongobasinarts.com/studiotours.html
November 2006
Morongo Basin
November 4 & 5, Sat & Sun
9am - 5pm
EAST End of the Morongo Basin
Includes: east side of Joshua Tree, 29 Palms, and Wonder Valley
http://www.morongobasinarts.com/studiotours.html
North Bay
November 25 - 26, Sat & Sun
11am - 6pm
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios 2006
http://www.berkeleyartisans.com/
Over one hundred professional artists and craftspeople at studio buildings in Berkeley, California will open their doors to the public during the 16th annual Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios. All manner of fine art and craft will be shown, including lampworked & blown glass, functional & decorative ceramics, ornaments, Menorahs, lamps & lighting, painted & custom furniture, garden art, floor cloths, clothing, textiles, many styles of jewelry, sculpture, photography, paintings, original prints & works on paper, & musical instruments. All work is handcrafted, and many pieces are one-of-a-kind.
December 2006
December 2 - 3 / 9 - 10 / 16 - 17, Saturdays & Sundays
11am - 6pm
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios 2006
http://www.berkeleyartisans.com/
Over one hundred professional artists and craftspeople at studio buildings in Berkeley, California will open their doors to the public during the 16th annual Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios. All manner of fine art and craft will be shown, including lampworked & blown glass, functional & decorative ceramics, ornaments, Menorahs, lamps & lighting, painted & custom furniture, garden art, floor cloths, clothing, textiles, many styles of jewelry, sculpture, photography, paintings, original prints & works on paper, & musical instruments. All work is handcrafted, and many pieces are one-of-a-kind.
