Time for the Chester County Studio Tour!

It is finally here! This year's Studio Tour features 170 Artists at 60 Studios throughout Chester County. It is an amazing opportunity to get out into the rolling hills and discover art in your own community.

Annie Jean Linn at Ginkgo Arts, West Chester, Studio #45

Haven't been before? The Tour is a self-guided event in which you can meet artists, see their creative processes, and take home original artwork. Many locations will be hosting demonstrations and other live events, as well as offering light refreshments to guests. The tour showcases as diverse range of artistic talent, perfect for both seasoned collectors and casual art lovers alike.

“This tour is more than just an art show—it’s an experience,” says Jeff Schaller, Studio Tour Founder. “It’s a chance to explore the beautiful backroads of Chester County, step into an artist’s world, and find something truly special.” Here are some highlights to check out throughout the weekend: Studio #44 - Graham Painting Studio, 25 N. Walnut Street, West Chester

Randall Graham will be doing art demos and having a sketches painting sale during the tour. A Free Floral Painting Demo will be held at noon on Sunday, and guests can check out upcoming painting classes as well as purchase unframed demo paintings directly from the artist! Studio #17 - Law Blank Art, 18 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern

Five artists will be showing at this location, including Law Blank, Lisa Muller, Courtney Barnard, Annie Patrizi, and Jill Pearson. Studio #50, NNS Art Studio, 509 W. Market Street, West Chester

Three artists will be showing, including host Nicole Snider, Tara Toocheck, and Marsiella Catanoso. Studio #5, Jedi Wright Studio, 223 Prospect Street, Phoenixville

Includes artists Jay Holt, Dave Yasenchak, Mandy Martin, Kat Collins, Polly Davis Chalfont, and Jedi Wright. Studio #20, Earthen Creed Studio, 101 Valley Hill Road, Exton

Artists Lynette Shelley, Purnima Gupta and Nilanjan Bhowmik will be showing, with a Preview Party Friday, May 16 from 5 to 8 pm. Studio #26, Michael Fleck Studio, 70 Highspire Road, Downingtown

Artists include Michael Fleck, Kim Lutschaunig, Marina Krasnopolsky, Chelsea Villegas, Emie Hughes, and Bill Dodds. Wondering where to start? Each studio will have catalogues available with information about all the spots on the tour. Find one nearby at CountyStudioTour.com/Find-5, which will give you the five studios closest to your address, and explore from there. Get to your favorite artist early for the County Collectors piece, a unique 6x6" piece created by every artist on the tour available for $90. These will go fast! See the available works at Countystudiotour.com/county-collectors. So get out there, support local art, and enjoy all that Chester County has to offer! Chester County Studio Tour Saturday May 17 - 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, May 18 - 11 am to 5 pm CountyStudioTour.com