California

South of Market

Preview Artist Reception
Friday, March 30, 6-9PM

Artists' Studios Open to the Public
March 31 - April 1, 11 AM - 6 PM

Over 60 artists will be displaying their work in an incredible variety of media, including ceramics, collage, glass, drawing, furniture, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, and more. The studios are easy to get to by walking, bicycling or by public transportation.

1.SOMA Artists Studios: 689 Bryant St., SF
2. GarageGallery: 655 Bryant St., SF
3. Lizland: 739 Clementina
4. California Modern Gallery: 1035 Market Street
5. Ritch Street Studios: 372 Ritch Street
6. Hot Studio: 585 Howard @ 2nd Street
7. South Beach Artists: 340 Bryant Street

Mission Open Studios

Artists' Studios Open to the Public
April 14 - 15, 11 AM - 6 PM

More than 300 artists are expected to participate giving thousands of visitors an opportunity to view and purchase beautiful, challenging and affordable art. www.missionarts.org

Hunters Point Shipyard

April 28 - April 29 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

(415) 387-5936 | www.shipyardartists.com/

A former submarine barracks and naval shipyard has evolved into one of the largest community of artists in the country. The 5-acre premises, usually off-limits to the public, are open for a combination warehouse sale and exhibition.

http://www.mesart.com/openstudios_SanFrancisco.jsp

Weekend I: May 5 - 6
East Palo Alto, Ladera, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Loyola, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Stanford, Sunnyvale, etc

Weekend II: May 12 - 13
Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Saratoga, etc.

Weekend III: May 19 - 20
Atherton, Belmont, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, Woodside, etc

888.330.6177 | www.svos.org

Four hundred local artists open their doors, exhibiting and selling sculpture, paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, wearable art, drawings, and more. Get a map online or at any public library in the two counties.

http://www.mesart.com/svopenstudios.jsp

Marin Open Studios

Weekend I: May 5 - 6
Novato, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Woodacre, and San Geronimo

Weekend II: May 12 - 13
Marshall, Pt Reyes, Inverness, Olema, Bolinas, Stinson Beach, Ross, Kentfield, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Mill Valley, Belvedere, Tiburon and Sausalito

(415) 499-8350 | http://www.marinopenstudios.com

Paint on the walls. Clay on the stools. Shards of glass on the floors. These are the things that studios are made of. Catch an inkling of the messy nature of creation, as around 300 artists and craftsmen open up their workspaces to the public. West and North Marin artists are featured on the second weekend, and artists from San Rafael down through South Marin are featured on the first weekend.

June 4 - 5 and June 11 - 12

11 a.m.–5 p.m.

North Coast Open Studios

Various locations Eureka and Humboldt County communities

707.834.6460 | www.northcoastopenstudios.com

Meet over 150 artists in their studios and experience the creative process firsthand at this annual event. Many of the artists' studios are located in unique and interesting spaces—from historic buildings in Old Town Eureka, to rustic settings with beautiful gardens along the coast and in the redwoods. Each weekend is devoted to a different part of Humboldt

June 2 - 3 and June 9 - 10,

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Pro Arts - East Bay Open Studios

Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Emeryville, Fremont, Oakland, Piedmont, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Leandro, San Pablo.

(510) 763-4361 | www.proartsgallery.org

East Bay Open Studios 2012 features up to 500 artists.

http://www.mesart.com/ebos.jsp

September 22 - 23 and 29 - 30

10 AM - 5 PM

707.257.2117 | www.NapaValleyOpenStudios.com

Date: TBA

Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour
Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

www.gigharboropenstudiotour.org

From South San Francisco to South San Jose, over 100 ARTISTS open their studios to the public and demonstrate how they make art. UNIQUE to Peninsula Open Studios, guest artists from as far away as PARIS, France and LOS ANGELES will show their work alongside local artists.

650.591.2101 | http://www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org

ARTrails 2012
Saturday & Sunday, October 13 - 14 and 20 - 21
10am - 5pm (707) 579-2787 | www.sonomaarts.com

Over 140 professional artists, who work in all kinds of mediums and styles, welcome you into their studios this fall during ARTrails Open Studios. Presented by the Arts Council of Sonoma County, ARTrails provides a unique opportunity to meet artists in their workplaces for an up close and personal look at their creative processes. Here you'll find the Open Studios a great opportunity to purchase original fine arts and crafts for yourself or as gifts.

TBA Private Preview Gala, SomArts Gallery (a ticketed affair)
TBA Exhibition Opening Reception, SomArts Gallery (a free event)

Weekend #1. October 6 & 7, 11am-6pm

Bernal Heights, Castro, Duboce, Eureka Valley, Glen Park, Mission, Noe Valley, Portola

Weekend #2. October 13 & 14, 11am-6pm

Bayview, Excelsior, Financial District, North Beach, Potrero Hill, Russian Hill, SOMA, Tenderloin,

Weekend #3. October 20 & 21, 11am-6pm

Buena Vista, Diamond Heights, Fort Mason, Haight, Hayes Valley, Marina, Mount Davidson, Pacific Heights, Richmond, Sunset, Ocean Beach, Twin Peaks, West Portal

Weekend #4. October 27 & 28, 11am-6pm

Hunters Point, Hunters Point Shipyard

They are held in a different neighborhood each weekend (Saturday and Sunday) during the month of October.

http://www.sfopenstudio.com

SOUTH COUNTY: October 6 & 7
NORTH COUNTY: October 13 & 14
ENCORE (optional):October 20 & 21

All artists' studios will be open from 11am to 6pm the first two weekends, regardless of location.

The Open Studios Art Tour is a self-guided tour with 300 studios open throughout Santa Cruz County. Art Tour information is available through the 15-month Artist Guide/Calendar, a Preview Exhibit at the Santa Cruz Art League.

http://www.ccscc.org

WEST END October: TBA
Includes: Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, Landers and Joshua Tree

EAST END October: TBA
Joshua Tree, 29 Palms and Wonder Valley

The Open Studio Art Tours is the largest annual art event of the Morongo Basin including communities of Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, Landers, Joshua Tree, 29 Palms & Wonder Valley.

760-368-8306 |www.morongobasinarts.com | www.mbcac.org

BerkeleyArtisa Holiday Open Studios: TBA

Saturdays and Sundays 11 – 6 pm.

www.berkeleyartisans.com

Over one hundred professional artists and craftspeople at studio buildings in Berkeley, California will open their doors to the public during the 16th annual Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios. All manner of fine art and craft will be shown, including lampworked & blown glass, functional & decorative ceramics, ornaments, Menorahs, lamps & lighting, painted & custom furniture, garden art, floor cloths, clothing, textiles, many styles of jewelry, sculpture, photography, paintings, original prints & works on paper, & musical instruments. All work is handcrafted, and many pieces are one-of-a-kind.