Art Council Of Placer County

Placer Artists Studios Tour

We invite you to join us for the 27th Annual Placer Artists Studios Tour on November 6-8 & 13-15. This annual tour is Placer County's largest artist event, with 80 artists and 5 galleries showcasing their work for you.

Taking the latest COVID-19 restrictions into consideration, this year’s event will be a virtual Tour, AND many studios are open for exclusive viewing by appointment-only  during the Tour weekends. Information on all our Artists and Galleries will remain active throughout the year, and many locations are also open beyond the Tour dates. Watch for a “special events” dates schedule, depending on current restrictions.

You will be able to access all the Tour information on this website by viewing the Guide Book. Always use the live link to the Tour Guide where information will be updated continuously as situations may change.

The Guide will be complete with instructions for how to participate in the Tour, including the following features:

  • Profiles of each Artist or Gallery, including appointment information, links to websites, and social media, and samples of artwork.
  • Online “Store” to purchase artwork
Founded in 1994 by Helen W. Phillips, this tour provides visitors with the opportunity to experience the wonder of art being created.
When you make an appointment to visit a studio during the Tour this year, you'll feel like a special client. You have an exclusive viewing at the studio during your designated time.  You will be able to engage one-on-one with an artist. We hope you will find this experience enjoyable and educational as you learn more about the artwork.

Special Art Exhibition

We're excited to announce that Sierra College Ridley Gallery will be hosting a special exhibition titled, Cultivate, in conjunction with the Placer Artists Studios Tour! It will highlight the breadth of Placer Artists Studios Tour artists who have attended Sierra College. This exhibition highlights the breadth of Placer Artist Studio Tour artists in the region for whom Sierra College has been a valuable component in education and enrichment. The online exhibition album will be housed on the Sierra College Ridley Gallery website and published in conjunction with the tour.

2020 Featured Artist 

Congratulations to Merridee Joan Smith, for being selected as the 2020 featured artist!
Merridee’s techniques are Silk Painting, Felt Making, Botanical Printing is unusual, learn more about her talent on her profile and her website.

Artists Showing Together

Some artists have teamed up, so you can enjoy seeing more works of art in one location. Contact an artist today to schedule your appointment to visit and enjoy pieces in person, while socially distanced.

Jay Stargaard (Sculpture, Metal Work, Jewelry) & Susan Stoll (Phoraphy, Acrylic Paintings)

Bill Simpson (Semi-precious Stone) & Connie Simpson (Ceramics, Mixed Media)

Nick Vogt (Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic) & Chris Schuler Vogt (Alcohol Ink, Jewelry, Spinning and Weaving)

Paula Amerine (Oil, Acrylic, Multi-Media, Colored Pencil) & Merridee Joan Smith (Silk Painting, Felt Making, Botanical Printing)

Jennifer Johnson (Sculpture, Acrylic Paintings, Jewelry) & Gia McNutt (Acrylic, Mixed Media)

Jeannie Kaiser (Textile, Multi-media, Felt, Botanical Printing) & Kathy Sinclair (Acrylic, Antique Wood Block Print, Mixed Media)

Showing next door to each other: Judy Butler (Fused Glass, Watercolor, Acrylic) & Rebecca Martinez (Polymer Clay, Fabric, Pastel)

Robert McClurg (Woodturning, Pyrography, Rose Engine) & Shannon McClurg (Jewelry, Photography, Painting) & Chris Allen (Photography, Digital Art) & Dottie Phelps Visker (Acrylic, Watercolor, Ink)

William Lum (Watercolor, Mixed Media, Gouache, Ink) & Wayne Hopkins (Photography, Digital Art) & Leonard James (Photography)

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