Photo: Stained glass piece by Kerry Carrillo
The Tour is a celebration of the arts and the artists in the Prescott Quad-City area. It is a free, 3-day event which allows you to visit private artists’ studios, see the artists in action, learn how they create their art and purchase unique art for yourself or as gifts.
This year, there are 61 juried artists at 45 private studios as well as an additional 30 plus artists at the 5 art centers. Take this opportunity to meet these extraordinary artists, enjoy their private studios and view their creative processes in a variety of mediums.
The 2023 Studio Tour will be held Friday October 6 through Sunday October 8 from 10 am to 4 pm each day. You may start your self-guided route at any Tour location. Maps are available for Central Prescott, North Prescott, East Prescott, West Prescott, Williamson Valley, Prescott Valley and Dewey, and, Chino Valley and Paulden. All the maps can be downloaded and printed. Each includes a list of the artists and their studios.
Most artists, either at private studios or in Art Centers, will be demonstrating their craft – a fabulous way for you to learn about how the work is created, the materials used and the time it takes. And don’t miss this opportunity to purchase a wide range of artwork directly from the artist for yourself or as gifts.
In addition, most artists on the Tour will be raffling one of their works of art. Raffle tickets may be purchased and used at any Tour location. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to fund next year’s Tour, as well as art programs for children in the Quad-City area. The winning tickets will be drawn after 4:00 pm on the last day of the Tour.
The website for the Tour has more information, including the Art Centers and photos of the various arts’ works.
