Although several of the studio tours are offered in the spring, each website is a year-round artist’s guide where you can make private appointments.
Every summer, more than 500 artists in the mid-Hudson River Valley readily welcome guests into their private worlds by opening their studios to the public. Various artist studios and collaboratives are open on specific weekends throughout the summer and into October. These free, self-guided tours showcase the working studios and diversity of the artwork created within.
Each studio tour is unique in its offerings and experiences. Visitors will get an insider’s behind-the-scenes glimpse into an artist’s creative life, and will be able to ask questions and learn about their process. Many of the artists participating in these events exhibit in galleries and museums throughout the region and the country. The Hudson Valley is where they live, work, and get their inspiration. While in the area, take time to experience the rich history and the broad cultural diversity of our communities.
Although several of the studio tours are offered in the spring, each website is a year-round artist’s guide where you can make private appointments. Please visit the tour websites to learn more about the individual artists, the indispensable sponsors, and to download a map to pre-plan your tour.
Enjoy your travels as you explore our beautiful countryside and the artwork that is produced in New York’s Hudson River Valley!
June 9–10: Gardiner Open Studio Tour (GOST), 10am–6pm.
gardineropenstudiotour.com
June 16–17:Poughkeepsie Open Studios, 1–5pm.
poughkeepsieopenstudios.org
July 21–22:The Shandaken Art Studio Tour, 10am–5pm. Artists’ Tailgate Party with live music at Phoenicia Plaza, Friday July 20, 7–9pm.
ShandakenArt.com
August 11–12:16th annual Saugerties Artists Studio Tour, 10am–6pm. Artists’ reception at Opus 40 Friday, August 10, 5–7pm.
saugertiesarttour.org
September 1–2:11th annual Art Studio Views tour (Northern Dutchess & Southern Columbia counties), 11am–5pm. Artists’ reception at Betsy Jacaruso’s Gallery Saturday, August 4, 5–8pm.
artstudioviews.com
September 22–23:3rd annual Art Walk Kingston, 12pm–5pm. Walkable tour throughout three distinct Kingston neighborhoods: the Rondout, Midtown, and Uptown.
artwalkkingston.com
September 29–30:8th annual Newburgh Open Studios, 12pm–6pm. Walkable tour throughout the historic district.
newburghopenstudios.org
September 29–30:New Paltz Open Studio Tour, 10am–6pm. Reception at Unison Learning Center Friday, September 28, 6–8pm.
newpaltzopenstudiotour.com
October 13–14 and 20–21:ArtEast Open Studio Tour (along Route 22 in Eastern Dutchess County) over two weekends, 11am–5pm.
arteastdutchess.com
