Free studio tour of Wayne County artists on July 12, 13 and 14

It has been 21 years since the public first began touring Wayne County each year and marveling at the depth, diversity and richness of the art created by such gifted individuals in their studios in the hills and dales . from Wayne. The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) is doing it again on July 12, 13 and 14.

The WCAA Artists’ Studio Tour 2024 includes 15 studio locations and its own headquarters at the WCAA Gallery & Artisan Shop, 959 Main St., Honesdale. There are no costs involved. Take the self-guided tour and stop at as many studios as you like or all of them, between 10am and 6pm every day.

The Tour Preview Exhibit at the WCAA Gallery opens June 21 with a reception for the featured artists from 5 to 8 p.m. Sample the works of art from the artists in this year’s tour.

WCAA Executive Director Janet Gaglione stated, “The tour provides an opportunity to meet Wayne County’s established and emerging artists in their studios. Something for everyone!” These include paintings, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, photography, multimedia and all kinds of original works of art.

The Tour Preview Exhibit remains open for three weeks prior to the tour, Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists joining the 2024 studio tour include Burton Bulles, Jill Carletti, Barbara Carpenito, Phyllis Chekenian, Denis Folz, Lisa Glover, David Harvey, Heather Hogan-Spencer, Beth Ellen Johnson, Nancy Palubniak, Matt Povse, Tom Ricotta, Victor Salib , James Spencer, Kevin Storms, Elizabeth Tilley, Derek Frey Williams, Susan Williams and Bill Westmoreland. Studio locations are spread from Lakewood to Hawley.

“The Artists Studio Tour is the premier event that was the catalyst for the creation of the WCAA,” Gaglione said in a press release. “The Tour gives the public a rare opportunity to visit some of the professional and emerging artists who call this area their home. This is your chance to meet the artists and discuss their philosophies, inspirations and working techniques while exploring their most recent collections of works of art.

“And if you see something you want to own, take advantage of the artist’s studio pricing,” she added. “Don’t miss this opportunity to visit Wayne County’s diverse and talented artists in their home studios.”

The 2024 WCAA Studio Tour brochure with map and detailed information about each artist is available at the WCAA headquarters at 959 Main St., Honesdale, area visitor centers and other local businesses. You can also find this information and interactive map at waynecountyartsalliance.org.

The WCAA headquarters opened on February 15, 2023 at 959 Main St.. As stated on their website, “the Wayne County Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization governed entirely by volunteer members, an association made up of artists and people who interested in the beneficial effects of art.”

You can contact the WCAA at 570-729-5740.

Peter Becker has been with the Tri-County Independent or its predecessors since 1994. You can reach him at [email protected] or 570-253-3055 ext. 1588.