October 8th WestonArts ‘Open Studios Art Tour’ in Support of the WestonArts Scholarship Fund

In this small town just one hour from New York City, some of the finest artists in the country have called Weston, Connecticut home. In celebration of this heritage of cultivating fine art for more than a hundred years, WestonArts is proud to announce their Fall Open Studios Art Tour on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 from 11am to 5pm.

The tour begins at 11am at Weston Town Hall where participants can check in, purchase tickets $10 per person (children under 12 are free) and receive their map and catalogue with addresses for the open studios of nine of Weston’s fine artists. Visitors are invited to drive at their own pace to the studios where each artist will be on hand to discuss their techniques and their art. In addition to meeting these nationally recognized artists, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase art directly from the studios.

“Art is an important part of who we are in Weston. During the tour you will have a chance to meet widely known artists, like Frances Palmer, whose collectible ceramics and pottery are available in many fine stores.” said Claudia Hahn, Chairman of WestonArts. “Come meet Hans Wilhelm at his illustration table where he has crafted more than 40 children’s books.”

Tickets will be on sale throughout the day (rain/shine) at Town Hall on October 8th until 3:30PM. Online ticket sales will begin on September 7^th at purchase tickets.

Come join us for a behind the scenes tour to experience “where creativity is born” and enjoy a fall day in the heart of a quaint New England town. Participating artists have kindly agreed that a portion of all art sold that day will go to a WestonArts scholarship fund in support of our mission to promote artists and the arts in Weston, Connecticut. The studio tours will run from 11am to 5pm and is open to the public.

Tour Weston Artist Studios:

Meg Brooks and Keith Brooks

Joe Fucigna

Leslie Giuliani

Judy Henderson and Hans Wilhelm

Frances Palmer

Eileen Panepinto

Ellen Schiffman

WestonArts 501(c) (3) was formed in June 2005 as a volunteer organization whose mission is to raise funds to promote and develop the arts in Weston, Connecticut. There are currently more than 100 members who donate time to support the growth of art in our community.

The Weston School District has been the recipient of many grants and donations from WestonArts over the years. WestonArts has raised funds for instrument storage units, sheet music storage units, community concerts, Weston Commission for the Arts, and several Weston School District teacher grants. One of its proudest achievements was the $300,000 Weston High School Auditorium Seat Campaign which was conducted in support of the Weston High School Auditorium renovation project.

WestonArts has also raised funds for scholarships, needs-based arts education grants for qualified Weston school children, equipment for the schools’ arts departments, and arts workshops for the enrichment of the entire Weston community.