We love a good gallery walk, but there’s something uniquely and personally special about visiting an artist’s studio.
It’s a chance to see where true magic happens, allows one to see raw materials and tools in context and pulls back the curtain on the creative process altogether. And, maybe most importantly, visiting an artist’s studio firsthand allows for deeper connections to be made between the visitor, the work and the artist who made it.
This weekend, about 20 artists will be showcasing their various works of art at the 16th annual Artists of Shelter Island (ArtSI), the grassroots artists’ collective brought to us in the form of self-guided tours of studios found across the island on Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16, from noon to 5 p.m.
The self-guided tour not only affords you entry into the places local artists work, but also a rare opportunity to actually talk with them. (Photos courtesy of ArtSI)
About 20 artists are participating this year, including Sally Jacobs Baker, Linda Brienza, Fred Buonocore, Catherine Corry, Kathryn A. Cunningham, Laurie Dolphin, Melora Griffis, Kathy Hammond, Megan Hergrueter, Lily Hoffman, Diana Malcolmson, Mary Ann Moy, Carl Norr, James Sebor, Susan Schrott, June Shatken, Jana Sheinker, Chris Sorenson and Peter Waldner. Works on view for the public to see — whether finished or in-progress — span across a stretch of mediums, including photography, sculpture, pastels, painting, ceramics and print.
Founded in 2010 by artists Jackie Black, Janet Culbertson, Roz Dimon, Bob Markell and Mike Zisser, ArtSI was originally formed as a breakaway group of Long Island artists wanting to share their work in a more accessible manner to a larger audience. For more details including a map of each featured artists’ tour, click here.
