Studio Tour

Site Artists

Boynton House

Burr House Gallery

Covernotes

Curtain Club

Heritage Centre

Mill Pond

Oak Ridges Community Centre

Richland Academy

• The Studio Tour is a self-guided Tour, open to everyone.  Get your brochure and plan your route in advance and make sure that you visit all of the artists that you are interested in.  Include one artist who is out of your comfort zone.  Watch for the Studio Tour signs along the way.
• Bring a friend with you!
• All sites are open Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm.  Plan a route that is flexible, 10-15 minutes at each stop may be enough, some you may want to stay longer.
• Take snacks for in the car.  Some sites may serve light refreshments but this is not expected.
• Wear shoes that you can remove easily.  Some artists have their studios in their homes and will ask that you leave your shoes at the door.
• Ask before taking photos or posting anything on social media.  Ask for the artists' hashtag.
• Take cash with you.  Some artists will accept credit card and debit.  You are not obligated to make a purchase, but supporting a local artist is a win-win situation.   You'll go home with a unique piece of art and your purchase will directly support the artist.
• Make sure you meet the artist. Ask questions!  The artists would like to share their story about their artwork with you.  It's interesting to learn about their inspiration and technique.  Each artist has their own special way to create their art. 

New this year the Art Bus will run all three days of the Tour weekend.  The Friday night bus tour will be a pre-show tour.  You will be the first to visit the sites and see the artists new work.

Meals and meal stops are not included.  Please pack a lunch or plan your meals around the Art Bus Schedule.

To register, sign in to ActiveRH or visit any community centre.  Cost is $20 per person and registration must be done in advance. 

Space is limited. 

Parking is free at all locations. 

Details

Friday October 13, 6-10 p.m. 

Starting location: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill Street

Stops:  Sarah Hall / Amber Higgins, Covernotes, Alice Chik, Wendy Emery, Victor Molev

Code: 5872

Saturday October 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Starting location: The Curtain Club Theatre of Richmond Hill, 400 Newkirk Road

Stops: Ale Groen, Boynton House, Maya Strelnikova / Alexander Kastulin, Elina Ten, Nikolai Petrov, Burr House

Code: 5873

Sunday October 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Starting location: Oak Ridges Community Centre, 12895 Bayview Avenue

Stops: Maryam Ebrahimi, Richland Academy, Sharon Kirsh / Karen Pasieka, Ian Kochberg, Heritage Centre, Sherry Ross

Code: 9463

Works from the 2017 Studio Tour Artists will be on display at the RHCPA for the month of October.  Stop by any time to enjoy the exhibit, or even better, check out the Exhibit when you are at the Theatre for a show. The Arts are alive in Richmond Hill!   Information about the Theatre and tickets for performances at the Theatre are available at rhcentre.ca or by calling the Box Office at 905-787-8811.

The Theatre is located at 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.

The 2017 Studio Tour Artists invite you to stop by the Library on Culture Days weekend and visit as they demonstrate their artistic abilities.  See their artwork on display and see the artists in action. 

Art Conversations will take place on Friday September 29, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday October 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday October 2, 12 to 5 p.m..   There will be other Culture Days activities taking place in Richmond Hill over the weekend.  Visit RichmondHill.ca/CultureDays for details. 

Fill out a ballot at each site, for your chance to win $200 to be used towards a purchase from one of the 2017 Studio Tour Artists.  The more sites you visit, the better your chance of winning.  You will also be given the option of adding your name to the database to receive updates about future arts and cultural events in Richmond Hill.  The winner must make their purchase by December 15, 2017.

Do I have to visit all of the sites?

You can visit any of the sites that you are interested in. 

What can I expect at an artist's Studio?

Each artist will set up their studio and exhibit differently.  Along with their display of artwork, you may be able to see their process for creating their artwork and any special tools or equipment that is used.  You will have the chance to speak to the artist and ask questions.

Are all sites wheelchair accessible?

Not all. Most of the community centre spaces are wheelchair accessible.  Check the brochure for sites that are marked with the accessibility sign.  Please note:  Richland Academy is wheelchair accessible; the symbol was missed in the brochure.  Individual artist sites may not be accessible. 

Is there parking at each site?

Yes, but at some sites there may be other activities taking place and parking may not be directly near the building.  Street parking is available in residential areas.  Please pay attention to the parking signs on the streets.

What if I see a piece of art that I like? Can I contact the artist after the Tour?

Yes, the contact information for the artists is included in the brochure.  You can contact the artist after to Tour if you are interested in purchasing a piece of art.  They may also have a website that lists any upcoming shows they are participating in.  Artist websites are listed in the brochure.