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Natick Artists Open Studios is an annual weekend event for the residents of Natick and surrounding communities that provides an incredible opportunity to see and purchase art, learn about how all kinds of art (mixed-media sculpture, paintings, fabrics, jewelry and photography) is made and have conversations with local artists about their experiences creating art.

The weekend kicks-off with an Opening Reception at Palettes at 29 Main Street on Friday October 19th from 7-9pm. The reception is open to the public. Stop by for some light refreshments, meet the participating artists and get a preview of some of the fantastic art of Open Studios.

Simply put, Natick Artists Open Studios is a self-guided art adventure. Participating artists will be available in group exhibition spaces, group studios and home studios all around the town of Natick from 12pm-5pm on Saturday October 20 and Sunday October 21. It is an incredible opportunity to experience the impact of viewing original artworks within the artists’ creative spaces. Visit the group exhibitions in Natick’s downtown municipal buildings, group studios, and individual studios−all within walking distance of each other.

Start a downtown Natick walking tour at the Town Hall for a selection of art by painters Holly Lombardo and Dan Golden, and photography by Gail Fischer.

Continue up East Central Street to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to view a stunning display of watercolors by Evelyn Bernal, Francoise Bourdon, Betsy Chalmers, Mary Erickson, Randa Khuri, Eliz Magilligan, Amy Moran, Yale Nicolls, Linda Porreca, Susan Rustad Smith and Judi VonDohlen. A variety of styles are represented including florals, landscapes and still lifes.

Just across the street at the Morse Institute Library you will find fourteen artists displaying and proud to talk about their works, including: photographers Elyssa Conley and David Kahn; jewelry by Local Color Jewelry and Jewelry by Leigh; pottery by Ellen Clancy; glass work by Harary Glass Studio and Carol Krentzman; oil and acrylic paintings by Merrilee Torres, Kathy Laduca and Dottie Laughlin; illustration and block prints by Anne Nydam; and sculpture from Beachart by Chrissie.

Walk out of the library and turn right onto Washington Street and then left on Court Street and a quick right onto Adams to visit the 3 Adams Street group studio. The studio is shared by handbag maker Helen Bellomo, metal and clay artist Liza Curtis, photographer Conrad Gees, multi media artist Denise Girardin, jewelry maker Jo Ann LaFalce Perry, glass and copper sculptor Steve Levinsky, and paper-maker Ginger McEachern.

Make your way to Main Street to continue your walking tour of Natick Artists Open Studios. Start at the 43 Main Street group studios where you will find photographer Marie Picard Craig, glass beads by LilianaBead, silver jewelry by John Holz, stained glass and mosaics by Sam Myers and jewelry and mosaics by Debra Sayre.

Walk down Middlesex Ave until you come to Washington Street. Turn right and continue to the Winchell Building group studio. Here, you will find painters Imadiel Ariel, Ruth Claff, David Lang, Paul Pecci and Carolyn Williams.

Walk back down Washington Ave (passing Middlesex Ave) until you come to Summer Street. Follow Summer to #5 and visit Laurie Joy Haas’ studio. Laurie specializes in photography and watercolors.

Then, visit the Baldwin Frame Shop at 2 West Central Street to meet local artist, Tamu, whose sculpture and paintings are currently on display in the shop.

Right around the corner from the Baldwin Frame Shop, at 11 Pond Street, you can visit the studios of woodworker Carl Staley and mixed media artist Kathy Burg.

To complete your downtown walking tour, visit jewelry maker and sculptor, John Harwood, at Gallery 55 on South Main Street.

For more information, including the Natick Artists Open Studios brochure, a map of studio locations, and links to participating artists’ websites, visit www.natickopenstudios.org.