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Watch Artists at Work

You will see a diverse group of 98 artists working in their chosen media—painting, sculpting, blowing glass and much more. You will meet emerging artists in their 20s and 30s as well as mid-career and well-established artists from all over the United States and the world who have chosen to live and work in the Portland metro area.

Always the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October.

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How to visit the artists' studios

• Studios are open from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Buy a Tour Guide: good for 2 adults (children through high school are free) for all 4 days. Tour Guides are also available at these retail locations.
• Read the blog and watch the video to learn more about individual artists.
• Find the artists you want to visit; follow the map and directions.
• Drive your car, ride your bike, catch a bus, or walk to as many studios as you can. And new for 2008: EcoShuttle!

The environmentally friendly way
to tour Portland Open Studios

Each year, scholarships are given to two emerging artists under 30. At left are Natalie Ball and Maggie Casey, the 2008 Kimberly Gales Scholarship winners. You can read about Natalie, Maggie, and past scholarship winners here.

Participating artists and scholarship winners are selected by a panel of three independent artists and arts administrators. The 2008 jurors were Evelyn Diamond, Tom Prochaska, and Arvy Smith.

At right is work by Kari Dunham, the featured artist of the week.

"Since the moment I realized that there was color in shadow, I have not looked at the world the same.ÊMy work speaks of who I am, and if I did not make art I would not be saying all that I am called to say." — Kari Dunham

Portland Open Studios offers artists in the Portland metro area opportunities to showcase their work, engage a curious public, and network with other artists, all within a supportive environment. It's a unique educational organization that serves the community and helps artists meet their professional goals through workshops, publicity, exhibitions, and the open studios tour.

A volunteer board works all year to produce the event, now in its 10th year. The board continues to look for new opportunities to better serve our artists and the community.

Artists, subscribe to the Call to Artists list if you would like to receive a reminder as the next application deadline approaches (March 15, 2009).