An Open Studios Art Tour Preview exhibit begins a on Friday, September 5th giving the public a sneak look at the work by 30 artist who are opening their studios to visitors October 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th.
The Open Studios Art Tour is an inaugural fund raising event by DIVA. With the purchase of the Center's 15 month Visual Arts Calendar comes a map that serves as a both a guide and ticket to the 30 studios on the tour.
The calendar, which is beautifully illustrated with the work of participating artists, highlights monthly events at local arts organizations. The calendar cost $20 and is available at DIVA, and many other locations around Eugene. The calendar also includes a removable "Support Local Art" bumper sticker. Also on exhibit at DIVA in September is a collection of installations showing how textiles, ceramics, and conceptual art come into being. "Recent Green Works" by Eugene artist Sumá Elan will be on view in DIVA's Members' Gallery.
More about the tour and calendar
2008 First Annual DIVA Open Studios Art Tour
October 18-19, 25 & 26
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Enjoy a relaxed weekend or two of discovering where and how amazing art happens. We hope you will find the tour engaging and informative. It’s a wonderful opportunity for you to find beautiful and affordable original art to grace your space or get a head start on your holiday gifts. We offer our sincere thanks to the artists who are opening their studios to visitors.
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Get Your Calendar!
Preview Exhibit
DIVA will kick off this exciting event with a six-week exhibit of the work of the 30 tour artists at the DIVA Gallery, 110 W. Broadway, Eugene, Oregon, beginning September 5. This is a wonderful opportunity to become acquainted with the work of the tour artists and set your studio tour plan.
Open Studios Art Tour 2008 Committee
Carolyn Kranzler, Chair
Judy Alison
Kira Burge
Jenny Gilmore
Mary Unruh
