What is the Kirkland Artist Studio Tour?
Kirkland Artist Studio Tour began in 2004 when a small band of artists led by Chris Sharp and Joanne Shellan decided it was time Kirkland had its own Artist Studio Tour. With so many talented, hard-working artists in Kirkland a dozen artists chipped in a hundred dollars each and made it happen! They decided to open their studios once a year on MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND to give the public a rare opportunity to see artists create in their studios. Every year the tour has grown in popularity. 2010 was our seventh year with over 45 artists in 20 studios throughout Kirkland. We are excited to see what 2011 brings to the KAST Tour!
How does the tour work?
This is an annual self-directed artist studio tour. Maps and a description of each artist’s studio are distributed in a full-color catalog. Signs along the route direct people to the actual studios. Each studio or gallery has one or more participating artist. The public is invited to step into amazing art workplaces to see the tools and techniques of creating art. Get to know the artists and catch a glimpse into the creative process, with artist demonstrations and “works in progress” on display.
When is the tour?
The tour is held on Saturday and Sunday of Mother’s Day Weekend from 10 AM - 6 PM.
Who is eligible to participate?
Participating artists must be members of the Kirkland Arts Center at the Patron ($150) level, must live, work, or sell their art in Kirkland. Each year we send out a prospectus to interested artists. Artists must submit information about their art and provide three images. All artists will be showing in studios in Kirkland Mother's Day Weekend.
Which artists are participating and how do I get there?
Browse the artists page on this website to view artists work, see which studio they will be in, and view the KAST 2011 Map.
