Hope you didn’t miss the inaugural event:   Open Studios – Botetourt 2011

Join us next year to experience what our talented Botetourt County artists have to offer. 2012 dates will be posted as soon as they are available.

Past dates: Saturday- October 29 & Sunday-October 30, 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many of the Roanoke Valley area’s leading artists live and create their work in scenic Botetourt County.

This fall we had our first event, 16 Botetourt artists  joined with the Botetourt County Office of Tourism and the Bank of Fincastle for the first annual self-guided tour of artists’ working studios. You had the rare opportunity to visit the artists in their private workspaces; see rich and varied works, both completed and in progress.  You had a chance to purchase original work directly from the creators, with an understanding of the tools and materials used to create them.  Whether you are a collector, or simply curious about art, this is was an opportunity to meet local artists, visit their studios and purchase original and creative works of fine craftsmanship directly from the creators.  It was a beautiful fall weeekend to visit Botetourt County and enjoy this Free Event.

Participating 2011 Botetourt County Artists:

Linda Atkinson, Lois Bittner, Ed Bordett, Jake Cress, Nancy Dahlstrom, Vera Dickerson, Magae Hartzell, Joyce Hilliou, Helen Hubler, Dreama Kattenbraker, Tom Lawson, Tina McConchie, Willie Simmons, Bill White, Mark Woodie, and Mark Young.

Locations:  The artist studios are at various locations in the county. This web site provides information about the artists, a map with their studio locations, samples of their work, contact information, and  updates and a place for your comments. Printed Brochures are available at Bank of Fincastle locations and at various locations around town.  Please email travel@botetourt.org to request a mailed brochure. Each artist’s site will have a flag/banner on the road to help you find us on your tour.  Artists will be glad to assist you with directions in getting from one studio to another. Visit one studio or all of them, just enjoy the weekend, your scenic drive and the art and artists along the way.                                                                                                                                 

If you need additional information email travel@botetourt.org or call 540-473-1167.

Special Thanks to: