Surrey is home to a thriving artistic community. Whether you enjoy a morning spent exploring a local art gallery, or an afternoon discovering public art installations, there is something to appeal to any art lover in Surrey.
And, during the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, 35 artists and artisans who live and/or work in the South Surrey and White Rock areas will be welcoming visitors into their workspaces in a self-guided open studio/art tour.
Don’t miss this chance to meet these exceptional artists and artisans and gain a deeper understanding of their methods and what inspires them to create. They will be on location to talk with visitors, and answer questions and, in some cases, you’ll be able to watch them at work. Demonstrations will be taking place at various locations and will include paper art, sculpture, mosaics, watercolours, ceramics and beaded jewellery.
The tour will feature 23 separate locations that will be open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on both days. Some of the artists will be sharing their spaces with fellow artists who have smaller studios and workspaces that are not easily accessible to the public.
There will be plenty of variety to appeal to everyone’s taste: paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolour, mixed media, jewellery, ceramics, mosaics, glasswork, sculpture, and turned wood. Many of these works, including inspired wearable art and home decor, will be for sale. So, if you love it, you may be able to buy it!
To learn more about the artists and artisans, and for a Tour Map showing all the locations please visit: www.southrockarttour.com
In addition to the tour, and in partnership with the Semiahmoo Arts Society, there will be an exhibit sampling work from all the participating artists and artisans at the Turnbull Gallery (South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre, 14601 20 Ave) from September 10 to 22. An opening reception open to all will take place at the Turnbull Gallery on September 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.