Nestled in the scenic and winding roads of Dartmouth and Westport, Massachusetts, are the studios of some of the region's finest artists. Art Drive artists will open their creative spaces to the community. This annual tour showcases professional works created by some of the area's premier painters, ceramic artists, photographers, jewelers, fiber artists, and woodworkers. Our artists members offer new work that results from a year's worth of creative explorations.

It is a weekend for conversation, questions, and an opportunity to see the tools and inspirations that drive an artist's process. Every studio is unique. Several artists will be offering demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Art lovers and collectors alike will enjoy a great day trip or weekend escape while touring the historic and picturesque South Coast towns of Dartmouth and Westport, MA. With only fifteen miles between the Art Drive studios, you will have plenty of time for picnic lunches, ice cream, or meals in one of the area's restaurants.

We extend our thanks and appreciation to all our sponsors and supporters which include Dartmouth Pool and Spa, DSK|Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects + Planners, Frank Clegg Leatherworks, Groundwork Farm, HUB International, Kirby Brook Farm, Servedwell Hospitality, and Portugalia Marketplace.You can view the full list online and in our brochures.

Artist Presentations Schedule:

Friday, August 2
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11:00 Beverly Carter – Ceramics
Hosting Ellen P Flynn in a demonstration and discussion of the Japanese Art of floral design. Ellen is a member of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Boston The Ikenobo School founded in the 15th Century – www.Ikenobofloralart.com.

1:00 Sandra Hall – Children’s Book Illustration
Ideas on how to simplify your story, select the high points and develop characters that can move through the whole book. A discussion of the process of publication including self publication. Fun and informative!

3:00 Michael Walden – Printmaking and Painting
Demonstrating the printmaking processes of gum resist lithography (aka paper lithography) combined with mono print. Techniques he uses to explore concepts for painting.

Saturday, August 3
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11:00 Deborah Ehrens and Wendy Bauer – Textiles
Sustainable Fashion: Wendy will discuss sustainable fashion, and Deb will join her to discuss their collaboration.

1:00 Midori Evans – Photography
Seeing and Observing: Explore a deeper view of outdoor garden photography through creative exercises focused on light, form, and shadow.

3:00 Heidi Eastman – Painter
A discussion of color theory in art and design.

Sunday, August 4
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11:00 Dianne W. Burns – Oil Painting
Painting with a pallet knife to quickly capture the essence of the plein air (outdoor) experience focusing on inspiration, capturing the light, mood and color of the scene.

1:00 Wendy Goldsmith – Ceramics
Demonstrating the techniques used to create colorful images on 3D ceramic pieces.

3:00 Carol Way Wood – Watercolor
Learning to draw animals in preparation for painting them in watercolor.

Date: August 2 to 4, 2024.

Time: 10am-5pm.

Venue: Through Dartmouth and Westport, MA.

Please visit us online at www.the-art-drive.com for a list of this year's participating artists. Email [email protected] with any questions.

For more info https://the-art-drive.com/.