Artstock Studio Tour

This year’s Artstock tour includes a designated trolley that will carry art lovers free of charge from Revolution Mill to all the multi-artists locations in the downtown area. All studios are open from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27.

Thursday’s Gallery Opening, 6-9 p.m, will feature pieces from all 75 artists. Attendees to the opening can meet many of the artists, enjoy a beverage from a cash bar, and purchase displayed pieces. Detailed maps of the Artstock Studio Tour will be available throughout the event. Volunteers will be on hand to answers questions and guide visitors to specific locations.

The real fun begins when the artists open their studios to the public for the weekend. Many artists will feature their work in select locations including Artmongerz, Creative Aging Network-NC, Revolution Mill Studios, The 205 Collaborative, Sternberger Art Center, Studio 503, and the Scout Hut. Other artists will open their personal studios to the public including Susanne Baker, Alisha Wielfaert, Jim Gallucci, and John Easton.

The pop-up galleries include Grapes & Grains Tavern, A’eo Fine Art, Bitters Social Club, and Elm & Bain.

“We’re encouraging people to start their tour at Revolution Mill’s 1250 Gallery to see the art and decide which studios they wish to visit. By opening their personal studios for the weekend, folks can see where the artists’ creativity begins,” said Terry Wessling, ArtStock’s director.