The 7th Annual Loveland Art Studio Tour Held October 10-11 & 17-18
Tour area studios, visit with artists, and invest in their work
Loveland, CO. – The 7th Annual Loveland Art Studio Tour will be held the second and third weekends in October. This exhibition is an exciting opportunity for community members and art collectors to see inside local artists’ studios, free of charge. The event dates are Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th, and Saturday and Sunday October 17th and 18th, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
The event is designed to enhance the recognition of the art community in Loveland and allow visitors to see firsthand the quality of work being produced locally. Visitors will be able to see what artists are currently working on, and will get the first look at newly completed artwork. They will also get an inside look at aspects of the culture of the art world. Tour the studios of artists around town as well as the newly renovated ArtWorks and the new $8.9 million ArtSpace facility downtown.
There will be an opening reception for the tour held on Friday October 9, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Loveland Museum/Gallery. On September 11th, LAST hosted a Meet the Artist reception, where more than 200 community members were able to talk to participating artists about their work and studio spaces. A preview show featuring art from artists and galleries participating in the tour will run through November 1st at the Loveland Museum/Gallery.
Admission to all participating galleries is free for both weekends of the tour. Brochure map will be provided for attendants of the event helping them navigate the participating galleries and artist studios. Using the brochure map, visitors can plan their walking, biking, or driving route between galleries and studios. These brochures are now available at the Lincoln Gallery, the Loveland Museum/Gallery, local galleries, and other local businesses.
There are still opportunities for local businesses to sponsor LAST. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor as an individual or business, please contact Anna Hultin at 970.219.9506, or e-mail lovelandartstudiotour@gmail.com.
About the Loveland Art Studio Tour
Loveland Art Studio Tour, now it its seventh year, takes place over two weekends in October. The 2015 Tour dates are October 10-11 and 17-18. Artists open their galleries or studios to the public to showcase their artwork, including works in progress, and their creative process. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or drive to participating galleries, get to know area artists, and support them by purchasing their work. Major sponsors include the Thompson Valley Art League, Loveland Museum/Gallery, and the City of Loveland. Learn more at http://www.lovelandartstudiotour.com/, or www.facebook.com/lovelandartstudiotour.