Over 60 local artists and galleries will open the doors of their private studios to the public July 26 - 28. Meet the painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, mixed media and fiber artists that live and work in Andes, Arkville, Bovina, Denver - Vega, Fleischmanns, Halcottsville, Margaretville, and Roxbury. Join this free, self-driving tour of artists’ studios for an interactive art experience. Learn about each artist’s process and inspiration and purchase pieces directly. Open to all art lovers and collectors.
AMR Artists Inc., a non-profit organization, plays a vital role in connecting local emerging artists with established professionals. AMR stands for Andes, Roxbury and Margaretville, the three original towns involved in the Open Studios Tour when it first began in 2012. Dedicated to building a welcoming environment for artists and art enthusiasts, AMR works to bridge the gap between the Hudson Valley and the Western Catskills, positioning Eastern Delaware County as a dynamic regional hub for visual arts and fine crafts. Their programs actively integrate talented local artists with Main Street businesses, galleries, the community, and tourists.
There is a new destination for 2024: The Creative Hub at the Galli Curci Theater in Margaretville, featuring seven new artists that do not have accessible home studios. Five galleries will be on the tour this year: Longyear Gallery and the Huichol Art Gallery at Blue Deer Center in Margaretville; 1053 Gallery in Fleischmanns; Andes Academy of Art and Hawk + Hive in Andes.
This year’s Students’ Showcase will take place during the Open Studios Tour at the Andes Hotel, and will feature 17 young artists from Andes, Margaretville and Roxbury Central schools.
The Open Studios Tour officially begins at the kick off party, which will be hosted this year at 1053 Gallery in Fleischmanns on Thursday, July 25 from 5-7 p.m.
The AMR Open Studios Tour is always free to the public, sponsored this year by 1053 Gallery in Fleischmanns, NY, along with the O’Connor Foundation, Delaware County Arts Grants, a regrant program administered by Roxbury Arts Group, and many loyal sponsors.
More information can be found at amropenstudios.org.
