2018 Studio Tour
Saturday June 2nd &
Sunday, June 3rd
11AM to 5PM

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A Guide to Collecting Photography Prints on the Tour
Each spring, the streets of South Orange and Maplewood in New Jersey open their doors to art lovers curious about the creative minds behind the work. For…
Ink and ochre: how Japanese aesthetics shape Australian studios
For years, Australian studios have borrowed quietly from the other side of the Pacific. The spare lines of a tea bowl, the patient folding of indigo-dyed…
Giving Old Frames And Materials A Second Life Through Art
A scratched timber frame, a faded mirror or a box of discarded metal can carry a history that new materials rarely provide. Artists who work with salvaged…
Sketching havens along the South Orange Maplewood tour route
Each autumn, the South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour transforms two leafy New Jersey villages into an open-air gallery. For visitors who travel with a…
Telling a Whole Story in a Single Painting
A finished painting can feel like a frozen moment, yet the strongest ones carry a sense of what came before and what might follow. They invite the viewer to…
Artists Who Work in Series and Why They Return to a Single Theme
Many artists find that a single subject can hold their attention for years, even decades. Rather than treating repetition as a limitation, they treat it as a…
How Social Platforms Are Reshaping Studio Tour Visibility
The shift towards digital-first marketing has changed how creators reach audiences, especially in community-driven open studio events. Painters, ceramicists,…
Maplewood's hidden galleries: spaces you might miss
The South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour draws crowds every year to its well-known stops, yet many visitors walk past the most intriguing spaces without…
How to approach an artist for a commission without the awkwardness
Reaching out to ask an artist to create something just for you can feel daunting, whether you are hunting for a portrait in Paddington, a pet portrait in…
The art of quilting: contemporary patterns and traditions
Quilting is one of humanity's oldest textile arts, layered with meaning from practical bedding to storytelling canvases. The craft joins small pieces of fabric…