Art Calendar Featuring 100 Artists

You can still buy this gorgeous 2009-2010 art calendar even though the Portland Open Studios Tour is over for this year.

Enjoy 16 months of beautifully photographed art by 100 artists in this 10th Anniversary collector‘s edition of the Portland Open Studios Tour Guide.

Each month features six artists with rich, colorful pictures of their art and information about the artists. Plus big calendar spaces for you to write in your events and appointments from now until December 2010. Take a quick look at all the wonderful art images, click on the Artist Directory Quick Link.

Just use the PayPal button below. It‘s a great gift for only $15 plus shipping and handling. Orders received by 5pm on Monday will be shipped on Tuesday morning; orders received by 5pm on Thursday will be shipped on Friday morning.

US Residents: each art calendar is $15 + $3 for shipping and handling:

Taking the Tour

Again, the 2000 Portland Open Studios tour is now over, however, if you'd like to read more about the event, here's some information to help you prepare for the 2010 tour.

During the Portland Open Studios tour, each Tour Guide serves as your ticket for 2 adults on all 4 days (children through high school are free) and includes:

• A map & directions to the studios
• Pictures of artworks by all artists
• Contact information for all artists
• A 2010 calendar

Tour Guides will be available through these retail locations, Local 14, participating artists and mail-order.

Be a Sponsor — Buy 10 Tour Guides for $100

Please see the Sponsors page for information.

Details about the tour:

• All artists are open October 9, 10, 16 & 17, ie, both weekends.
• Studios are open both weekends from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Learn more about individual artists through the blog and video.
• Follow the yellow and black arrow signs whether you're driving, biking or bussing.

Changes to the Tour

Please check for any last minute tour changes or updates before you go.

Purchasing Art

You can purchase artwork directly from the artists you visit. Most artists accept cash and personal checks, and some artists also accept credit cards. Portland Open Studios does not charge artists commissions; 100% of the sales price goes to the participating artists.

School Groups

School groups are welcome, but some artists' workspaces can not accommodate the large number of visitors. Please call ahead to be sure that your visit can be accommodated.

Wheelchair Accessibility

For a complete list of wheelchair-accessible studios, please see the Artists page.

Visitor Basics

Maggie Casey, a 2008 Scholarship recipient, working with delicate sewing threads and silk organza

Visiting an artist's studio is a unique opportunity to view a highly personal workspace. But be aware it may contain hazardous materials and specialized tools, so please be careful and always ask before touching something or taking photographs. Children should be supervised at all times. Please be advised that many studios do not provide public restrooms.