The Open Studios Kick-Off Party will take place Friday, April 7 from 6-8 p.m. at ARTspace, 240 Fifth St. in Hollister for a sneak peak of artwork from 28 artists on this year’s Open Studios Art Tour. The party is an opportunity for the community to view the artwork, enjoy food and drinks and celebrate this year’s group of talented, dynamic artists. This event is free and open to the public.
ABOUT OPEN STUDIOS
Local residents, students and visitors are invited to participate in a self-guided tour of artists’ studios throughout San Benito County during the San Benito County Arts Council’s annual Open Studios Art Tour on Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s tour features 28 local artists and artisans and showcases works in painting, photography, pottery and ceramics, stained-glass, jewelry and more. Open Studios is a  way for locals and out-of-town visitors to meet the artists, view and purchase original works of art, learn more about the processes of art-making and enjoy a scenic tour throughout San Benito County.
A map of the artists’ studios and the artist directory can be downloaded online at www.sanbenitoarts.org. Maps are also available at ARTspace in downtown Hollister or at the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce. Call 831-636-2787 or email info@sanbenitoarts.org  for more information.
The 2017 Open Studios artists are: Allison Barnes, Amber Henderson, Andrea McCann, Barbara Scoles, Bryan Proehl, Carol Shields, Christine West, Cindy Couling, Clay Peer, Dustin Kinsley, Eric Tapley, Georgesse Gomez, Jan Wynne, Jane Rekedal, John Robrock, Kathleen Sheridan, Kent Child, Laurie Tholen, Leslie Holtaway, Linda Bjornson, Lisa Rivoallon, Louise Roy, Mike Ballen, Rhoda Bloom, Sally Diggory, SanDee Adams Shelly Trabucco and Susan Shirley.
Open Studios is made possible by the California Arts Council, Aromas Hills Artisans, Sally Street Studios, Jane Rekedal Pottery, Gayle Sleznick and Andrea McCann.
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