If you enjoy modern art, jewelry and photography as much as I do, then definitely check out the Open Studios Fall Artist Tour 2015. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the tour brings together local artists for two weekends of open-doored studios full of phenomenal sculptures and other unique pieces. This is a great opportunity to support the area’s top creative minds while scoping out the next addition to your home. To top things off, an array of special events scheduled throughout the tour will offer lots of activities to keep you busy.
Here are three reasons you should visit Open Studios 15 this October:
The Artists
125 local artisans. Let that sink in for a minute. This is the perfect occasion to shop around for hours and discover new, beautiful pieces at every corner. With so many great artists opening their doors, we’re guaranteed to see memorable pieces. The deals are an added benefit. Since attendees are buying directly from the source, it dramatically cuts costs, ensuring some bargains on premium items. Don’t miss your chance to find that conversation piece you’ve always wanted. If it’s out there, you’ll find it here.
The Studio Events
This year’s lineup of events will blow you away. There are many family friendly options to keep the kids busy, as well as dozens of studio demonstrations on the schedule for groups with more sophisticated tastes. With mediums ranging from oil painting to pottery, and everything in between, attendees will have their pick of amazing events and topics to attend. Kick things off with the preview party on October 2nd, where you’ll be able to taste dishes from local favorites like Nothing Bundt Cakes and Parma Trattoria. The Open Studios Emerging Artists Show on the 9th will partner with the CU-Boulder Department of Fine Arts to highlight up and coming artists, ready to make their mark on the industry.
It’s For a Good Cause
Open Studios’ presenting organization, OpenArts, aims at supporting the arts by putting on local showcases and educational programming year-round in Boulder. By attending this year’s event, you’re helping raise awareness for the arts, and giving local artists the boost they need. Run by a large volunteer base, this annual event has steadily grown into one of Colorado’s premier modern art exhibitions. The non-profit also teams up with Boulder Housing Partners and Education Links to provide a new scholarship program through their Clementine Studio. The best way to keep programs like this going is donating to their cause.
This event gives local artists a pedestal to present their work to a larger audience. With such a great cause driving the occasion, paired with all of the innovative minds sharing their masterpieces with the public, Open Studio 2015 is set to be another wonderful celebration. Keep an eye out for that perfect portrait or framed photograph for your home as you become surrounded by some of the hottest trends in modern design.