Open Studios:California
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April - May - June 2009
San Francisco
South of Market
Preview Artist Reception
Friday, April 18th, 6 PM - 9 PM
Artists' Studios Open to the Public
May 9th - 10th, 11 AM - 6 PM
Over 60 artists will be displaying their work in an incredible variety of media, including ceramics, collage, glass, drawing, furniture, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, and more. The studios are easy to get to by walking, bicycling or by public transportation.
1.SOMA Artists Studios: 689 Bryant St., SF
2. GarageGallery: 655 Bryant St., SF
3. East Side Editions: 715 Bryant St.SF
4. 372 Ritch Studios: 372 Ritch St.,SF
5. The Clay Studio: 61 Bluxome St.,SF
6. 210 Studios: 210 1/2 Clara St.,SF
7. Clara Street Studios: 185 Clara St.,SF
Mission Open Studios
Artists' Studios Open to the Public
TBA
More than 300 artists are expected to participate giving thousands of visitors an opportunity to view and purchase beautiful, challenging and affordable art. www.missionarts.org
Hunters Point Shipyard
May 2rd - 3th, Sat. and Sun.
11 a.m.–6 p.m.
(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.
Silicon Valley Open Studios
Weekend I: May 2nd - 3rd
East Palo Alto, Ladera, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Loyola, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Sunnyvale, etc
Weekend II: May 10th - 11th
Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Saratoga, etc
Weekend III: May 17th - 18th
Atherton, Belmont, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, Woodside, etc.
888.330.6177 | www.svos.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
Marin Open Studios
Weekend I: May 2nd & 3rd. North and West Marin Bolinas, Fairfax, Forest Knolls, Kentfield, Marshall, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael-north (Lucas Valley, Marinwood, Terra Linda), Woodacre
Weekend II: May 9th & 10th. South and Central Marin Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Mill Valley, San Rafael-central, Sausalito, Tiburon 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.
North Coast
June 6th - 7th, June 13th - 14th
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
North Coast Open Studios
Various locations Eureka and Humboldt County communities, CA
707.834.6460 | 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
East Bay
June 6th - 7th, 13th - 14th, 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 2009 features up to 500 artists.
September 2009
Napa Valley
September 19th - 20st & 26th - 27th
10 AM - 5 PM
707.257.2117 | www.nvopenstudios.com
Peninsula
Date: TBA
Peninsula Open Studios
650.591.2101 | www.artshare.org
Sonoma County
ArtSpace404
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 26, 4pm - 6pm, 2009
404 Mendocino Ave. #C in downtown Santa Rosa
(707) 579-2787 | www.sonomaarts.com
Graton Gallery
Opening Reception: Sunday, October 3, 2009, 3pm-6pm
9048 Graton Road in downtown Graton
(707) 829-8912 | www.gratongallery.com
September 26 - October 23, 2009
Wednesday - Friday, 12pm - 5pm | Saturday, 12pm - 4pm | Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 5pm
(only during ARTrails weekends)
October 3 - 23, 2009
Tuesday - Sunday, 10:30am - 6pm
ARTrails - Sonoma County 22nd Annual 707-579-ARTS (2787) | 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.
October - November 2009
San Francisco
SF Open Studios Exhibition at these events:
October 3: Private Preview Gala, SomArts Gallery (a ticketed affair)
October 4: Exhibition Opening Reception, SomArts Gallery (a free event)
Weekend #1. October 10 & 11, 11am-6pm
Bernal Heights, Castro, Duboce, Eureka Valley, Glen Park, Mission, Noe Valley, Portola
Weekend #2. October 17 & 18, 11am-6pm
Buena Vista, Diamond Heights, Fort Mason, Haight, Hayes Valley, Marina, Mount Davidson, Pacific Heights, Richmond, Sunset, Ocean Beach, Twin Peaks, West Portal
Weekend #3. October 24 & 25, 11am-6pm
Financial District, North Beach, Potrero Hill, Russian Hill, SOMA, Tenderloin, Bayview, Excelsior
Weekend #4. October 31 & November 1, 11am-6pm
Hunters Point, Hunters Point Shipyard
They are held in a different neighborhood each weekend (Saturday and Sunday) during the month of October.
Santa Cruz County
NORTH COUNTY: October 3th & 4th
SOUTH COUNTY: October 10th & 11th
ENCORE (optional):October 17th & 18th
All artists' studios will be open from 11am to 6pm the first two weekends, regardless of location.
The Open Studios Art Tour is a self-guided tour with 300 studios open throughout Santa Cruz County. Art Tour information is available through the 15-month Artist Guide/Calendar, a Preview Exhibit at the Santa Cruz Art League.
Morongo Basin
TBA
Includes: Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, Landers and Joshua Tree
www.morongobasinarts.com/studiotours.html
Morongo Basin
November 1 & 2, Sat & Sun, 9am to 5pm
The Open Studio Art Tours is the largest annual art event of the Morongo Basin including communities of Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, Landers, Joshua Tree, 29 Palms & Wonder Valley.
760-368-8306 | www.mbcac.org
North Bay
TBA
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.
