Antrim Artists' Studio Tour 2010

ANTRIM ARTISTS' STUDIO TOUR A GREAT SUCCESS

Parkside Arts Council, serving Antrim County artists, patrons of art, and art education in the community, held its first county-wide open studio tour, showcasing 10 artists, on July 18.  Those visitors who participated in the tour had a chance to visit 8 different studios, to chat with the artists regarding their methods and techniques, to view their works, and in some cases try a little hands-on experience in making art.
Artists Karen Baker Thumm, Peter Balestrieri, and Margie Guyot exhibited a variety of paintings in different media and subject matter and talked about how they applied paint to canvas or paper.  Stained glass artist, Mary Ellen Murphy, demonstrated how to cut glass and shape a design.  Tom Brown, photographer, spoke about his particular method of photographing and developing prints.  John Unger, sculptor, showed both old and new works, and potters Ron and Cynthia Tschudy not only showed their pottery but also allowed their guests to get a feel of the clay and form a pot.  Writer Beth Nelson spoke about her current writing projects.
The tour was both an artistic and financial success, with proceeds going to support future art exhibitions and events, and to help art educators in Antrim County.  Parkside Arts Council has decided to make this tour an annual summer event.

Antrim Artists' Studio Tour 2010

July 18, 2010 • 10 - 4 pm -

Visit all the artist studios during the day or choose the ones that interest you. A chance to visit working artists’ studios in Antrim County, to chat with the artists and view their works and their working spaces at your leisure on Sunday, July 18, 10 am to 4 pm.

Tickets are $8.00 for Parkside members and $10.00 for non-members. Tickets are available at the artists studios on the day of the tour or in advance from PAC Corresponding Secretary, Elizabeth Balestrieri. Phone: 231-533-6240 or 231-377-7521.

Artist List (Click here for printable map- acrobat reader file)

1. Peter Balestrieri, Painter
404 Cayuga Street
Downtown Bellaire

2. Karen Baker Thumm, Painter
6895 Crystal Springs Road
Clam Lake/Bellaire

3.Mary Ellen Murphy, Stained Glass
5799 Cottage Drive
Lake Bellaire

4. Dan Gorno, Potter and Sculptor
4501 Tanglemere Rd.
Central Lake

5.Tom Brown, Photographer
890 N Buhland Road
Central Lake

6. Margie Guyot, Painter,
12486 Scott Road
Ellsworth/Eastport

7. Ron and Cynthia Tschudy, Potters
3245 Six Mile Road
East Jordan

8. Beth Nelson, Writer
ISLAND Hill House,
1610 Autumn Lane, Mancelona

9. John Unger, Sculptor
3014 M 66 Hwy
Mancelona