Open Studios – Nevada County West is The Center for the Arts’ largest annual visual arts program which serves on average 200+ artists, in both urban and rural studios, with an estimated 5,000 attendees every year. This self-guided tour extends throughout western Nevada County every second and third weekend of October. In addition, The Center’s Granucci Gallery hosts a Preview Exhibition featuring one work from each participating artist, gallery or group studio. To attend the self-guided tour, use this guide and the Preview Exhibition to discover artists you’d like to visit and plan your route.
VIEW ONLINE OR PICK-UP GUIDE
Plan your tour with our comprehensive tour guide to find out about each artist, their location, demonstrations, and more. Get the guide online now. The printed version will be available at pick-up locations after Sept. 3rd
Center for the Arts
Natural Selection
Communal Cafe
Nevada City SPD Market
Heartwood Eatery & Annex
Nevada City Winery
Outer Heaven Espresso
PLAN YOUR TOUR STOPS
Scan the QR code with your smart phone camera to pull up our interactive Google map, or click the button below to view the map on your device.
VISIT THE GRANUCCI GALLERY
With 80+ artists on the tour and only four days to visit, we recommend starting here to choose some favorites before planning your route.
THE GRANUCCI GALLERY
This is a great opportunity to meet the artists, view their work, and show support for this amazing program.
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ARTIST DIRECTORY
Enjoy previewing our artists that are on the upcoming 2024 Open Studios Tour of Nevada County West!