Open Studios of Roanoke

The 2016 Roanoke Open Studios Tour represents the largest number of participating fine artists in our 16-year history. Thirty professional artists representing mediums ranging from mixed media, assemblage, sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramic sculpture, pottery, textiles and photography will be participating in the Tour. Visitors will be able to see twelve working studios and watch several artists at work at 10 locations/stops. Ours was one of the first in Virginia to embrace the concept of a localized art tour presenting a glimpse into the way artists work in their studios. Nan Mahone Wellborn notes, “We are delighted to offer visitors a unique experience of seeing mature regional art in the context of artists' homes and studios. We think meeting the artists on their own turf encourages greater appreciation for their work and deepens the conversation about it”