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Kirkland, Wash. – Art lovers love it! The Kirkland Artist Studio Tour is back for its fourth year. The event takes place MOTHERS’ DAY WEEKEND, May 12 -13, from 10 am until 6 pm. This FREE, SELF-GUIDED tour is an rare opportunity peek into the studios and creative minds of over thirty talented, award-winning artists who live and work in one of the best art towns in America. This only happens once a year...so don't miss it! FREE MAPS will be available at Kirkland Library, Parklane Gallery and at the Kirkland Arts Center. KAST is sponsored in part by the City of Kirkland Tourism, Kirkland Cultural Council, Kirkland Art Center and John L. Scott Real Estate. For information visit our website www.kirklandstudiotour.com or contact C. Sharp (206) 949-8357.

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Kirkland, Wash. - The fourth annual Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (KAST) takes place Mother's Day weekend, May 12-13, from 10am until 6pm. MAPS for this FREE, self guided tour will be available at Kirkland Library, at Parklane Gallery and at the Kirkland Arts Center. KAST is sponsored in part by the City of Kirkland Tourism, the Kirkland Cultural Council, Kirkland Art Center and John L. Scott Real Estate. For information visit www.kirklandstudiotour.com.

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Kirkland, Wash. - The fourth annual Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (KAST), Mother’s Day weekend, May 12-13. 10am-6pm. One of the Best Little Art Town’s in America, Kirkland, is the setting for this fun annual event.Peek into the studios and creative minds of over thirty award-winning artists. Juried show includes fine oils, watercolors,photography, fused glass, jewelry, ceramics, pastels, acrylics and more!! Visit online at www.kirklandstudiotour.com to get acquainted with the outstanding artists you will meet on this FREE, self guided tour. . For information visit www.kirklandstudiotour.com.

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Kirkland, Wash. - The fourth annual KIRKLAND ARTIST STUDIO TOUR (KAST) takes place Mother's Day weekend, May 12-13, from 10 am until 6 pm. This FREE, self-guided tour is for art enthusiasts of all ages! Maps and artists information can be found on online at www.kirklandstudiotour.com.

The 4th Annual Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (KAST) Mother's Day Weekend May 13-14, 10 am - 6 pm Escape into artists' studios in scenic Kirkland... along the waterfront, surrounded by lush gardens, or nestled in the trees! http://www.kirklandstudiotourcom/ or http://www.explorekirkland.com/ ~ ~

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 14, 2007 Contact: C. Sharp, 206.949.8357 www.kirklandstudiotour.com

Kirkland Artists Open Studios This May During Mother’s Day Weekend

Kirkland, Wash. - The fourth annual Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (KAST), will take place Mother's Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13, from 10am to 6pm each day.

KAST is a FREE self-guided tour for art lovers of all ages. Over the holiday weekend, juried Kirkland artists open up their studios to the public. It’s a rare opportunity to get a peek into the lives and works of over thirty talented award-winning artists. You might be surprised what you’ll find in their studios but you won’t be surprised by their creativity! It only happens once a year so grab mom and the kids and come see how artists work, live and create in one of the America’s Best little arts communities.

On the tour, visitors can see artists in action working on paintings and ceramics, and glass beads. All kinds of mediums will be on display and for sale…watercolors, oil and pastel paintings, world-class photography, textiles and more. Tour maps will be available at Kirkland Library, Parklane Gallery and the Kirkland Arts Center. Colorful street signs will guide participants to the studios tucked along the waterfront or nestled in the trees! Some artists have interesting custom built studios and lush gardens you can stroll through!

KAST is sponsored in part by the City of Kirkland Tourism , the Kirkland Cultural Council, Kirkland Art Center and John L. Scott Real Estate. For more information, including a preview of participating artists, visit website at www.kirklandstudiotour.com . For information on Kirkland including places to dine and park visit www.explorekirkland.com.

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