Paul Smiths VIC: St. Regis Mountain from the Barnum Brook Trail (27 September 2012)

ARTIST AT WORK STUDIO TOUR
28 - 30 September 2012

The Artist at Work Studio Tour, hosted by Saranac Lake Art Works, occurs the last weekend of September - at the peak of the fall colors. The purpose of the tour is to highlight the amazing talent of the artists and craftspeople who live and work in the Tri-Lakes region (Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake) of the Adirondacks.

Most of the galleries in the area participate, with special exhibits and artists on hand to demonstrate and talk about their work. But the greatest feature of this event is the opportunity to visit the area's talented artists in their own private studios - to watch them weave, or paint, or carve, or hammer red hot iron, or shape clay on a potter's wheel, and more; to hear the stories behind their work; and to learn about what motivates them.

The participating artists show a multitude of talents - some are beginning, but most are well into successful careers as artists. The Studio Tour is a wonderful opportunity to really see and learn how an artist works - how they develop their ideas, the various steps their work goes through, and how they work. Bring your children! This is a family friendly event.

This year, the VIC has been designated as an Artists Rendezvous Site for the tour. The VIC will serve as a gathering space for artists to exhibit their work for the studio tour.

















Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.