HIGHLANDS EAST STUDIO TOUR
August 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We invite you to discover the artists and artisans of East Haliburton County during their 8th annual studio tour. This is an excellent opportunity to view a wide variety of original works, meet the talented artists and artisans in their natural environment. Something to appeal to everyone from fabric art to photography, woodworking, paintings in every medium, folk art, needlework, jewellery and much more. Call Jan Simon at 705-448-2868 for more information or visit www.highlandseastartour.com.

INROADS STUDIO TOUR
September  3 - 6, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. View some of the finest artwork you’ll find anywhere. Taste the warm hospitality of the artists and artisans in their workshops. Enjoy country scenery in the Land O’Lakes Region north of Kingston, tour art studios or find that unique gift or prized possession to last a lifetime. Inroads is a must see. Guide maps available throughout the region or online at www.inroadstour.ca.
For information contact David Daski 613-335-4174, or Ken Waller 613-279-3035.

SUNDANCE STUDIO WALKING TOUR
September 4 - 6, 2010
Sundance 2010 is pleased to welcome 20 artists and a “mystery guest” to its enchanted gardens this year. Five new artists join the group in exhibiting original, environmentally responsible works of art to suit all tastes and interests. Fall River “Canada’s Greenest Restaurant” will serve its organic cuisine while you listen to our light jazz duet. “Zeke” Mazurek, backup violist for Sylvia Tyson, will join us this year and serenade everyone as you wander nearly 2 acres, relax at the ponds and engage the artists. Join us Labour Day Weekend in Maberly, Ontario. Call 613-268-2171 or www.sundancestudio.ca.

NORTHUMBERLAND HILLS STUDIO TOUR
September 11 & 12, 2010
Admission Free—Studios open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Northumberland Hills are located 90 km east of Toronto  and extend from Port Hope and Cobourg along Lake Ontario, through small heritage villages and towns and up into the rolling countryside of Rice Lake. Over 40 diverse and talented artists will open their private and hidden studios to visitors. Come and meet the artists and see where they create, talk to them, perhaps buy something unique, and enjoy exploring beautiful Northumberland County.
For information and brochures call 905-342-3344 or visit www.northumberlandstudiotour.com.

APSLEY AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR
September 18 & 19, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This tour is renowned for the quality of the artists working in a variety of disciplines. Located in the North Kawarthas, many of the studios are tucked away in beautiful, scenic locations where our local artists and guests present new and exciting works created specifically for this annual event. 26 artists at 18 stops.
Visit www.apsleystudiotour.com or call 705-656-2235 for information.

ELLIOT LAKE ARTS ON THE TRAIL
September 25 & 26, 2010
Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Set amongst the flora and fauna of the Algoma District, this event with its festival atmosphere showcases high quality art and crafts (including pottery, paintings, quilting, photography, wood carvings, weaving, & much more!)  Enjoy live musicians, special interactive community arts project, special guest artist, art workshop, concert and demonstrations. 20–30 artists at 8–10 locations. For info phone: 705-848-2287 ext 2400. www.artsonthetrail.com

HUDSON AND REGION STUDIO TOUR
September 25 & 26, 2010
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This, our 7th annual studio tour, will consist of 16 artists/artisans featuring photography, chair-making, pottery, stained-glass, jewellery-making, sculpture, plus several artists of extremely high calibre in various mediums! 16 artists at 12 stops. Visit our website: www.studiotourhudsonandregion.org or phone 450-451-0582

NORFOLK STUDIO TOUR
September 25 & 26, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy 38 artists at 21 studios on our 10th annual studio tour. Norfolk County stretches along Ontario’s South Coast, along the scenic north shore of Lake Erie. Studios are located in and around Port Dover, Simcoe, Port Ryerse, Waterford, Vittoria and Silver Hill. For information call 519-583-1101 or visit www.norfolkstudiotour.com.

GEORGINA STUDIO TOUR & SALE
September 25 & 26, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover wonderful area artists & other Ontario guest artists on this self-guided tour while enjoying the Fall colours of Lake Simcoe. We open our homes/studios and several businesses who are hosting tour artists. Check our website www.georginastudiotour.com;
e-mail info@georginastudiotour.com; or Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery, 905-722-9587, www.gacag.com.

ARTOUR PRESCOTT-RUSSELL
September 25 & 26, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy the fall colours along the Ottawa River while visiting 20+ artists, from fine art to pottery, jewellery to installation art. Proceeds from the sale of the 'passport to the arts' go to support students from Prescott-Russell who wish to continue post-secondary studies in the arts...door prizes for lucky visitors! 23 artists at 21 stops. For information call 613-673-5413 or visit www.artour.ca.

THE SUDBURY ARTS TOUR
September 25 & 26, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a very artistically rich tour of artists & craftsmen in its 20th year. Many of us are grouped together in one location, allowing you see the work of several artists at a time. You can drive easily from one location to another and see the amazing talent existing in this northern area. Watch for our brochures; each artist is listed with good directions. 62 artists at 27 stops. 705-675-2933, www.scarf.ca.

VICTORIA COUNTY STUDIO TOUR
September 25 & 26, October 2 & 3, 2010
Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Explore our unique artists and artisans in the beautiful City of Kawartha Lakes and enjoy our fall scenery as a bonus. In its 25th anniversary year, this self guided, free tour allows you to see our 26 artists in 16 different studios. Enjoy Native art, glass creations, sculpture, stone carving, water colours, mixed media, oil painting—and so much more. Call 705-887-6738 for more information or a brochure or visit www.victoriacountystudiotour.com.

ELORA-FERGUS STUDIO TOUR
September 25 & 26, October 2 & 3, 2010
10 a.m to 5 p.m. Featuring artists as varied as glass blowers, landscape painters, potters, sculptors, jewellers and photographers, the self-guided tour runs through two 175-year-old heritage communities, in the heartland of scenic southwestern Ontario. Start at the historic Elora Arts Centre for an overview of artists, tour maps and information. 36 artists at 36 stops. www.elorafergusstudiotour.ca.

BANCROFT & AREA AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR
September 25 & 26, October 2 & 3, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy the rugged landscape and spectacular autumn colours while driving to visit the artists. The tour includes the area from L’Amable to Lake St. Peter. This year there are exciting new artists as well as many of last year’s fascinating artists. 18 artists at 13 stops. Brochures available at local businesses and the Bancroft Chamber of Commerce. For information call 613-332-4111 or visit our website at www.bancroftstudiotour.org.

MUSKOKA AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR
September 25 & 26, October 2 & 3, 2010
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Canada’s original art studio tour celebrates its 32nd year of welcoming guests into the studios of Muskoka’s finest artists. Bridging the gap between creator and patron, this informative and rewarding experience allows visitors to chat informally with the artist, learn about the materials and skills used in the medium, and even watch a work in progress. Nature provides a radiant backdrop for the fall excursion, but visits during the artists’ regular hours are also welcomed. Details at: www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com or call 705-765-7729.

MERRICKVILLE ARTISTS’ GUILD STUDIO TOUR & SALE
September 25 & 26, October 2 & 3, 2010
The venerable Merrickville Studio Tour and Sale has been attracting art and fine craft lovers to this historic and picturesque village on the Rideau Canal for over 25 years. Visit studios both in the village and in rustic settings in the surrounding countryside, and take home an original. For more information or to get a brochure visit www.merrickvilleartists.com.

TWEED & AREA STUDIO TOUR
October 2 & 3, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Experience our 13th annual tour with an array of fine painting, quilt art, pottery, sculpture, fine furniture & woodworking, bees-wax candles, spinning & weaving, Santas, stained glass, jewellery, traditional rug hooking, Native art, wall murals, photography, metal art and mixed media. Our 26 artists & artisans open their studios to delight you with their fine creations. Information: 613-477-2039 or www.tweedstudiotour.org.

MADAWASKA VALLEY STUDIO TOUR
October 2 & 3, 2010
Enjoy the scenic backroads of the Madawaska Hills near Eganville, Killaloe, Wilno, Barry’s Bay and Combermere. Drop in at 14 studios, with 27 artists presenting unique creations in pottery, glassblowing, handmade soap, stained glass, photography, woodwork, jewellery, painting, printmaking, and hand-forged knives. Our 19th annual self-guided free tour. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.madawaskastudiotour.com.

BRANT STUDIO TOUR
October 2 & 3, 2010
11 a.m to 5 p.m. Brant County is rich in natural beauty, heritage, art, and architecture. In Brantford and Paris tree-lined streets beckon you to explore several painters’ studios. A refurbished factory site is a photographer’s riverside live-work space. A painter’s barn-studio overlooks picture-perfect rolling countryside. See sculpture, digital and mixed media works. Find original fine art. Meet the artists. 15 original artist’s studios. For information: 519-751-1565, www.brantstudiotour.ca.

HALIBURTON COUNTY STUDIO TOUR
October 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 2010
23 studios, 32 artists. Come visit our studios while enjoying the autumn beauty of the Haliburton Highlands. This self-guided, 23rd annual tour, offers an opportunity for you to visit working artists in their studios, see demonstrations and speak with the artists about the creative process. We guarantee a wide selection of original works of art and fine craft. For information call 705-457-9110, or visit www.haliburtonstudiotour.on.ca.

ARTISTS IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT STUDIO TOUR
October 2 & 3, 9 – 11, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Located within easy driving distance from Ottawa, this award-winning tour takes you through the beautiful Gatineau Hills, including the scenic villages of Wakefield & Chelsea. Visit www.tourcw.com to print your map and to view the latest work of the 22 talented craftspeople and artists.

IMAGES THANKSGIVING STUDIO TOUR
October 8 – 11, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Discover exceptional art, beautiful fall colours and one-of-a-kind shopping. You’ll find a wide selection of paintings, pottery, textiles, metal, glass and stone sculpture, photography, turned wood, jewellery, clothing and accessories at 25 unique studio stops from Barrie through the scenic Horseshoe Valley and along the Lake Simcoe Shore to Orillia. For tour map and information about the artists, visit www.images-studio-tour.com or call 705-728-3691.

STOUFFVILLE STUDIO TOUR
October 16 & 17, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 30 talented artists, exhibiting from studio locations, are celebrating 10 years of sharing art, a 2008 Premier’s Award Nomination for Excellence in Arts. Free draw! Free admission! All are welcome! HELP US CELEBRATE! Visit www.stouffvillestudiotour.com or call 905-642-1712 for information.

RURAL ROUTES STUDIO TOUR
November 6 & 7, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Encouraging the Creative Mind”—artists open their doors, inviting the public into their creative environments. Featuring fine art, pottery, sculpture, stained glass, print making, mosaics, lettering art, handmade paper, fabric art and more, this self-guided tour visits the quaint communities of Baden, New Dundee, and
New Hamburg—a great opportunity to purchase a piece of original work made by local hands. To find descriptions of each artist, a tour map, and e-mail contact, visit www.ruralroutes.org, or phone 519-696-2484.

INNISFIL STUDIO TOUR
November 6 & 7, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The artists and artisans of Innisfil, on their 18th annual tour, invite you take a drive through the beautiful farmlands and quaint villages of our community and drop by our studios and workshops. We’ll share refreshments, have a chat, and show you our most recent creations. Innisfil is home to some amazingly talented people, so you’re sure to find the perfect piece of original art for you or someone on your Christmas list. The tour area extends from Lake Simcoe to Hwy. 400 between Cookstown in the south and Barrie in the north.
For more information: tour@innisfilstudiotour.com or www.innisfilstudiotour.com.

RED TRILLIUM STUDIO TOUR
November 27 & 28, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Now is the time to think of Christmas and what a perfect opportunity to visit with the artists to learn about how the work is done. Visit us on our 23rd tour with over 36 artists in 11 locations. The lovely countryside of West Carleton is ideal for a driving tour. The artists’ work includes painting and drawing, photography, bookbinding, pottery, sculpture, wood, metal, Santa dolls, fibres, glass, and jewellery. Come and vist us and have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate. For more information call 613-839-2793 or visit the website at www.redtrilliiumst.com to download a map and brochure.

THE ROLLING HILLS SPRING STUDIO TOUR
Mother’s Day Weekend, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An enjoyable FREE Mother’s Day weekend tour of seven studios in the Bethany, Cavan, Pontypool area. See pottery, wildlife paintings, jewellery, equine drawings and carvings, photography, decorative gourd art and a SECRET GARDEN with ten water features on display. Excellent local tea room, dining room and delicious take-out. 5 free draws. For more information, visit www.RollingHillsStudioTour.com or call 705-277-2666.

RED TRILLIUM STUDIO & GARDEN TOUR
Mother’s Day Weekend, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring Mum along to see spectacular gardens and great works of art. Maybe you’ll see a lovely gift for her. Visit us on our 23rd tour with over 36 artists in 11 locations. The lovely countryside of West Carleton is ideal for a driving tour. The artists’ work includes painting and drawing, photography, bookbinding, pottery, sculpture, wood, metal, Santa dolls, fibres, glass, and jewellery. Come and visit us and have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate. For more information call 613-839-2793 or visit the website at www.redtrilliiumst.com to download a map and brochure.

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