Art Council Of Placer County

Placer Artists Studios Tour

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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- COMING SOON!

When its available, 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.

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 in Silk Painting, Felt Making, Botanical Printing is unusual, learn more about her talent on her profile and her website.
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