Welcome to our 2011 Open Studios Art Tour! You will find a rich and varied selection of talent that ranges from painting and printmaking, photography, sculpture, wood, ceramics, jewelry and much, much more. All artists will be open the first weekend, October 8-9, and most will also be open the second weekend, October 15-16. Both directory and maps are coded accordingly and will be available online in September.

Our gala Preview Reception provides a great opportunity for you to meet the artists, view their artwork, and begin planning your itinerary. Open Studios’ major sponsor, The Center For The Arts, hosts the reception on Thursday, October 6, from 6:00 to 9. The Tour’s Preview Exhibit will hang in the Center’s gallery from October 8 to 16.

Pick up a free map and directory at:
ASIF Studios, GV • Booktown Books, GV • The Center for the Arts, GV • Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce, GV • Nevada City Picture Framing, NC • JJ Jackson’s, NC • Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, NC • Mowen Solinsky Gallery, NC
The directory will be inserted into The Union on Tuesday, October 4.

For a quick a quick tour lunch call Tofanelli’s for a delicious Boxed Lunch to-go.  Click HERE for details and a boxed lunch menu.

Please consider becoming a member of The Center For The Arts. You will be supporting a vibrant and committed organization with a wonderful vision for the future of Nevada County’s creative community.

Find us on