Join us for the Strait from the Artists Studio Tour, a self-guided, free, and open-to-all adventure through the inspiring artist studios and exhibition spaces along the picturesque Strait of Juan de Fuca, including the Sequim and Port Angeles Cultural Corridors. Happening on the second weekend of November, this tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with artists in their creative habitats. Engage directly with them, witness their diverse creative processes, and discover the community-minded spirit behind their work. Come and be part of our vibrant artistic community -your presence makes all the difference!
Our 2024 Artists are Christine Alexandre-Zeoli of Len Zeoli Studios, Christopher Allen of Bottleworks451 Recycled Art, Renne Emiko Brock of hue are you?, Ross Brown of Owings Brown Studio, Lizbeth Harper of Expressions in Glass, Deborah Anne Harrison of Deborah Anne Harrison Designs, Marilyn Hiestand of Wovenwind Fiber Arts, Dorothea Hoffmann of Annelie’s Blumen, Gloria Knapp of Gloria Knapp Pottery, Molly Omann of Driftwood Sculptor Molly Omann, Anne Milligan of A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery, Sharman Owings of Owings Brown Studio, Pat Reichner of Pat Reichner Studio, Keith Ross of Keith’s Frame of Mind, Emerys Shaw of Canvas Paws Co., Susan Gansert Shaw of Susan Gansert Shaw Studio, Randall Tomaras of RGTimages, David Willis of David Willis Artist, Jean Wyatt of J Wyatt Art, and Len Zeoli of Len Zeoli Studios!
Explore and support artists from Port Angeles, Sequim, and Gardiner. Learn about the 20 artists and details of the 16 studio locations will be at the website straitfromtheartists.com with maps to guide you. Discover art in many forms including mixed media sculptures and assemblages, painting, fiber arts, ceramics, photography, paper art, woodworking, glass art, pastels, jewelry, wearable art, printing, and upcycle art.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is committed to the business of art and how creative enterprise is a respectable pursuit that empowers individuals, validates collaboration, and engages whole communities together.
Thank you very much for your support and encouragement! Be Part of Art!
Please mark your calendar for the Third Annual Strait from the Artists Studio Tour to join us for a celebration and sale of precious art by local artists working in cooperation on the Olympic Peninsula on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is a self-guided, free and open to the public, tour of multiple artist studios and exhibition spaces from along the inspiring Strait of Juan de Fuca, which includes the Sequim and Port Angeles Cultural Corridors on the Second Weekend of November. Attendees can visit, view, and learn directly from the artists about their diverse creative processes and the imaginative community-minded efforts of their work.
Our 2024 Artists are Christine Alexandre-Zeoli of Len Zeoli Studios, Christopher Allen of Bottleworks451 Recycled Art, Renne Emiko Brock of hue are you?, Ross Brown of Owings Brown Studio, Lizbeth Harper of Expressions in Glass, Deborah Anne Harrison of Deborah Anne Harrison Designs, Marilyn Hiestand of Wovenwind Fiber Arts, Dorothea Hoffmann of Annelie’s Blumen, Gloria Knapp of Gloria Knapp Pottery, Anne Milligan of A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery, Molly Omann of Driftwood Sculptor Molly Omann, Sharman Owings of Owings Brown Studio, Pat Reichner of Pat Reichner Studio, Keith Ross of Keith’s Frame of Mind, Emerys Shaw of Canvas Paws Co., Susan Gansert Shaw of Susan Gansert Shaw Studio, Randall Tomaras of RGTimages, David Willis of David Willis Artist, Jean Wyatt of J Wyatt Art, and Len Zeoli of Len Zeoli Studios!
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is committed to the business of art and how creative enterprise is a respectable pursuit that empowers individuals, validates collaboration, and engages whole communities together.
Explore and support artists from Port Angeles, Sequim, and Gardiner. Learn about the 20 artists and details of the studio locations will be at the website straitfromtheartists.com with maps to guide you. Discover art in many forms including mixed media sculptures and assemblages, painting, fiber arts, ceramics, photography, drawing, glass art, pastels, and upcycle art.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is organized by local, Olympic Peninsula art businesses, arts advocates, and educators dedicated to encouraging education, positive professionalism, and creating inclusive and innovative opportunities. Creating cultural vitality is financially sound for a population and improves the quality of life in a community. A thriving arts community benefits all businesses that in turn support artists, education, and cultural institutions.
“Every year we are adding more amazing artists to our tour! Our goal as enterprising creatives with the studio tour is provide an opportunity for folks to engage directly with the artists and the spaces that they create in. Thank you for championing the positive impact of cultural and artistic growth in our community while supporting the individuals who work in this inspiring profession.” – Renne Emiko Brock, Strait from the Artists Director
Maps and details of artists studio locations will be on the website closer to the event date.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is a self-guided, free and open to the public, tour of multiple artist studios and exhibition spaces from along the inspiring Strait of Juan de Fuca, which includes the Sequim and Port Angeles Cultural Corridors. Attendees can visit, view, and learn directly from the artists about their diverse creative processes and the imaginative community-minded efforts of their work. Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is committed to the business of art and how creative enterprise is a respectable pursuit that empowers individuals, validates collaboration, and engages whole communities together.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is organized by local, Olympic Peninsula art businesses, arts advocates, and educators dedicated to encouraging education, positive professionalism, and creating inclusive and innovative opportunities. Creating cultural vitality is financially sound for a population and improves the quality of life in a community. A thriving arts community benefits all businesses that in turn support artists, educators, and cultural institutions.
Artist Selection Process: This is an invitational, juried show. We emphasize original, high quality, artisan work and wares and the opportunity for the public to engage directly with the artists and the spaces that they create in. Applications will only be considered from artists who personally handcraft the items they sell and who will be present in their studio or a shared space with other artists at a studio during the event hours of operation. Reproductions from your original works or licensed items will be considered. Commercial, imported or consignment items are not allowed. The artist must provide proof of license in order to use trademarked images in their products. Your application will not be juried until the application, images, Hold Harmless Agreement, and application fee have been received. The application and images may be emailed and the Hold Harmless Agreement and application fee must be mailed.
Strait from the ArtistsStudio Tour will provide the following: A webpage dedicated to each artist who is part of the Strait from the Artists Studio Tour website, StraitfromtheArtists.com. This will include a brief description, image or video, your name and business name. Each studio location along with the artists at that location will be listed on the website. There will be no selling directly from StraitfromtheArtists.com. Please provide reciprocal links from your website and online presence to StraitfromtheArtists.com Along with specific branded merch, we will provide branded marketing files that you can use online and / or print to support the collaborative marketing efforts we are doing together.
*Artists and Studio Requirements:
Each artist must have a current business license.
Studio Host locations must have liability insurance.
A “hold harmless” waiver signed by each artist.
Artists are asked to help collaboratively promote Strait from the Artists Studio Tour both online and with Strait from the Artists provided cooperative promotional materials. Artists will collectively spread the word about all the artists, including our website, on the Strait from the Artists Studio Tour on social media. Artists will be provided a list of links and hashtags (#) to use.
Comply with local pandemic precautions, if necessary, at the time.
Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2023
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Free to the public
Various locations in Port Angeles, Sequim, and Gardiner. Map and details of artists studio locations on our website at
StudioMaps Online
Please mark your calendar for the Second Annual Strait from the Artists Studio Tour to join us for a celebration and sale of precious art by local artists working in cooperation on the Olympic Peninsula on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is a self-guided, free and open to the public, tour of multiple artist studios and exhibition spaces from along the inspiring Strait of Juan de Fuca, which includes the Sequim and Port Angeles Cultural Corridors on the Second Weekend of November. Attendees can visit, view, and learn directly from the artists about their diverse creative processes and the imaginative community-minded efforts of their work.
Our 2023 Artists are Christopher Allen of Bottleworks451 Recycled Art, Mary Beth Beuke of West Coast Sea Glass, Renne Emiko Brock of hue are you?, Ross Brown of Owings Brown Studio, Jinx Bryant of Jinx Bryant, Roberta Cooper of Gorgeous Gourds, Diane Fatzinger of Sticks ‘n Stones Designs, Lizbeth Harper of Expressions in Glass, Jennifer Harris of Terra Felta, Deborah Anne Harrison of Deborah Anne Harrison Designs, Brian Knapp of Hide Forge Leather, Gloria Knapp of Gloria Knapp Studio, Anne Milligan of A. Milligan Art Studio & Gallery, Sharman Owings of Owings Brown, Keith Ross of Keith’s Frame of Mind, and Jean Wyatt of J Wyatt Art.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is committed to the business of art and how creative enterprise is a respectable pursuit that empowers individuals, validates collaboration, and engages whole communities together.
Explore and support artists from Port Angeles, Sequim, and Gardiner. Learn about the 16 artists and details of the 9 studio locations will be at the website straitfromtheartists.com with maps to guide you. Discover art in many forms including mixed media sculptures and assemblages, painting, fiber arts, ceramics, photography, paper art, leathercraft, glass art, pastels, sea glass jewelry, gourds, and upcycle art.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is organized by local, Olympic Peninsula art businesses, arts advocates, and educators dedicated to encouraging education, positive professionalism, and creating inclusive and innovative opportunities. Creating cultural vitality is financially sound for a population and improves the quality of life in a community. A thriving arts community benefits all businesses that in turn support artists, education, and cultural institutions.
“But, wait! There is more! You will discover that Strait from the Artists Studio Tour has expanded this inclusive art event to two days with more artists this year! Our goal as enterprising creatives with the studio tour is provide an opportunity for folks to engage directly with the artists and the spaces that they create in. Thank you for championing the positive impact of cultural and artistic growth in our community while supporting the individuals who work in this inspiring profession.” – Renne Emiko Brock, Strait from the Artists Director
Our Studio Tour Map are launched two weeks prior to the tour because most of our studios are not open to the public year-round.
Please invite your friends and family to join you! #StraitfromtheArtists #StudioTour #ClallamArts
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is a celebration and sale of precious art by local artists working in cooperation on the Olympic Peninsula on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is a self-guided, free and open to the public, tour of multiple artist studios and exhibition spaces from along the inspiring Strait of Juan de Fuca, which includes the Sequim and Port Angeles Cultural Corridors. Attendees can visit, view, and learn directly from the artists about their diverse creative processes and the imaginative community-minded efforts of their work.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is committed to the business of art and how creative enterprise is a respectable pursuit that empowers individuals, validates collaboration, and engages whole communities together. The Olympic Peninsula is invited to participate in this Second Weekend in November artful adventure takes place region wide, encompassing and featuring multiple studios and artists.
Applications to partake in opening your studio on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2023, or by joining with a few other artists at a collective venue is available online at https://straitfromtheartists.com/apply/ The deadline for applying is July 30, 2023 which includes an Artist’s $40 registration fee. More details and requirements are online.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is organized by local, Olympic Peninsula art businesses, arts advocates, and educators dedicated to encouraging education, positive professionalism, and creating inclusive and innovative opportunities. Creating cultural vitality is financially sound for a population and improves the quality of life in a community. A thriving arts community benefits all businesses that in turn support artists, educators, and cultural institutions.
Please mark your calendar for the inaugural Strait from the Artists Studio Tour to join us for a celebration and sale of precious art by local artists working in cooperation on the Olympic Peninsula on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is a self-guided, free and open to the public, tour of multiple artist studios and exhibition spaces from along the inspiring Strait of Juan de Fuca, which includes the Sequim and Port Angeles Cultural Corridors. Attendees can visit, view, and learn directly from the artists about their diverse creative processes and the imaginative community-minded efforts of their work.
Our 2022 Artists are Christopher Allen of Bottleworks451 Recycled Art, Mary Beth Beuke of West Coast Sea Glass, Mike Biskup of Mike Biskup Studio, Renne Emiko Brock of hue are you?, Teresa Crecelius of Cascade Caramel, Linda Entrikin of Linda’s Loft, Diane Fatzinger of Sticks ‘n Stones Designs, Monica Gutierrez-Quarto of Monica Gutierrez-Quarto Art, Gloria Knapp of Gloria Knapp Studio, Keith Ross of Keith’s Frame of Mind, Dominica Lord-Wood of Many Paths Fiber Art, and Jean Wyatt of J Wyatt Art.
Strait from the Artists Studio Tour is committed to the business of art and how creative enterprise is a respectable pursuit that empowers individuals, validates collaboration, and engages whole communities together.
Explore and support artists from Port Angeles, Sequim, Diamond Point, and Gardiner. Learn about the artists and details of artists studio locations will be at the website straitfromtheartists.com
Join us on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for this one-day happening that takes place region wide, encompassing and featuring multiple studios and artists.
