Watch Artists at Work

A unique opportunity to experience art as it is being made in the artist's own space. In their studios, watch any of 100 artists who paint, sculpt, draw, print, throw, carve, sew, and more. Ask about their tools and techniques. Learn more about art from the artists themselves.

Indulge your curiosity and buy a Tour Guide. Walk, bike, drive or bus to studios around the Portland metro area Saturday and Sunday, October 9, 10 and 16, 17, from 10am to 5pm.

Tour Guides are now available at these retailers, participating artists, mail-order and online (see below).

During the Portland Open Studios tour, each Tour Guide serves as your ticket for 2 adults on all 4 days (supervised 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 2011 calendar

Details about the tour:

• All artists are open both weekends: October 9, 10, 16 & 17 from 10am to 5pm.
• 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.

Become a Supporter — Buy 10 Tour Guides for $100

Please see the Sponsors page for information.

Buy Tour Guides Online

If you would like to purchase one or more 2010 Tour Guides online (up to five Tour Guides), please use the PayPal button below; all prices include shipping. You can also purchase 10 Tour Guides for $100 and have them shipped or delivered to you for free through August; see Sponsors page for details.

Below right, the 2010 Tour Guide cover.

Please select from the following options:

1 Tour Guide $18.00 2 Tour Guides $36.00 3 Tour Guides $51.00 4 Tour Guides $75.00 5 Tour Guides $90.00

Changes to the Tour

Please check the blog for 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.