Open Studios – Botetourt, Art in the Country, has announced its 2021 dates and artists for the 11th Anniversary Tour. The art studios will be open Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There will also be an option this year for private tours on Friday, Oct. 22 by appointment with the artist.
Various studios, workshops and residences around Botetourt County will feature 15 artists in seven locations. The Open Studios – Botetourt tour will extend from Daleville into Fincastle with several stops in between that will feature more artists at each location. A new group of artists is participating, along with the return of many favorite artists. Botetourt artists include Lois Bisese, Ed Bordett, Vera Dickerson, Dan Henderson, Dan Jones, Brett LaGue, Judith F. Lochbrunner, Old Sessler Millworks (Matt and Linda Dewhirst), Willie Simmons, Jim Stadlander and Mark Woodie. Guest artists are Courtney Cronin, Kim Crowder Paderick, Susan McLaren, and Robin Poteet.
Learn more about the artists, the art and the tour locations at https://openstudiosbotetourt.com. The open studios tour can also be found on Facebook (Open Studios – Botetourt) and Instagram (@openstudiosbotetourt). For questions or additional information email: openstudiosbotetourtinfo@gmail.com.
Tour brochures with detailed maps are available. Sign up form for the OSB newsletter is also on the website. For additional information or to receive a brochure in the mail, send your address to openstudiosbotetourtinfo@gmail.com. Follow Open Studios – Botetourt on Facebook and Instagram.