The Henderson County Open Studio Tour is one of the largest open studio events in the Carolinas with more than fifty artists and over thirty fine art and fine craft studios participating.
The annual event, sponsored by the Art League of Henderson County, showcases the work of local artists in painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber and metal arts, woodworking, and glass. The Open Studio Tour is an opportunity for artists and craftsmen to bring their work to a new audience of art enthusiasts eager to interact with the creators. Artists retain 100% of proceeds from sales made during the event. All Henderson County artists are invited to participate in the Open Studio Tour. Artists without a working studio or are in an accessibility-challenged location are welcome to join several host studios with space for guests.
The Open Studio Tour of Henderson County raises public awareness of the practicing and accomplished artists in the community. In addition to enhancing the cultural image of Henderson County, the Tour boosts the local economy through the arts – more than 30% of attendees, many who return year after year, visit from outside the county.
What’s New For 2017?
- A Friday option – many studios will be open Friday evening with special buying opportunities and demonstrations
- 12 new studios with 19 new artists to explore new art in addition to finding new work from your old favorites
- an Aspiring Artists Studio sponsored by Hunter Automotive displaying the work of the next generation of Henderson County artists
- an app to download to your mobile phone for visitors to find studios and learn about artists – get the app at hcost.org.
Visit hcost.org for additional information and to view participating studios.