Beverly Arts District Announces First Citywide Open Studios Event

Beverly has a reputation as one of the premier spots for artists in Massachusetts. On Oct. 17, visitors and residents will get a chance for a closer look at what makes those local artists tick and see the art they create up close.

The Beverly Arts District Open Studios Tour will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17 from noon to 5 p.m. More than 60 local artists will be creating and displaying art all over the city.

This free event is being sponsored by the Beverly Arts District (a program of Beverly Main Streets) as a way to celebrate local artists and the city’s recent Cultural District designation. Many artists will be in their own studios and others will be hosted for the afternoon by local businesses. All together, there will be 40 venues across the city where you can experience, buy and even create art.

New artists are being added every day. Limited edition t-shirts will be sold to show support for the BAD Tour, and everyone who visits at least five venues during the day will be eligible to enter a raffle for a BAD gift pack.

Details of the event are available at the BAD website (www.beverlyartsdistrict.org) and on the BAD Facebook page, where visitors may also download a map of the participating venues.

For more information about the Beverly Arts District or Beverly Main Streets, contact Gin Wallace at 978-922-8558 or visit www.beverlyartsdistrict.org or www.beverlymainstreets.org.