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About
The creative hub that is Shelter Island—a mere 27-mile
stretch of land just 90 miles from Manhattan—remains a somewhat undiscovered
haven where tranquility, community and artistic expression flourish. Residents
and seasonal visitors alike are deeply devoted to what the Island represents:
creativity, connection and a strong sense of place.
Embodying these cornerstones is artSI, now
celebrating its 16th year and its annual Open Studio Tour this August. The
beloved event offers visitors a rare opportunity to step inside the working
studios of Shelter Island artists, experiencing their creative processes and
latest works in an intimate and personal setting.
Many artSI members exhibit in galleries and
institutions throughout New York City and beyond. This year, twenty artists
will present new works across a wide range of disciplines and mediums during
the perennial August tour.
Participating artists include: Connie Abate, Sally
Jacobs Baker, Linda Brienza, Bill Clark, Kathryn A. Cunningham, Laurie Dolphin, Katherine
Hammond, Megan Hergrueter, Lily Hoffman, Diana Malcolmson, Mary Ann Moy, Carl
Norr, Jacky Pullman, James Sebor, Chris Sorenson, Peter Waldner and Allison
Woodward.
This year’s event is dedicated in loving memory to
longtime artSI member and friend Fred Buonocore, a gifted artist, master
craftsman and cherished presence within the Shelter Island arts community.
About artSI
Founded in 2010 by artists Jackie Black, Janet
Culbertson, Roz Dimon, Bob Markell and Mike Zisser, ARTSI emerged as a creative
alternative to the traditional gallery model. With a vision of bringing art
directly into the spaces where it is conceived and created, the organization
sought to foster meaningful engagement between artists and the public. What
began as a novel concept quickly resonated with audiences and has grown into
one of Shelter Island’s most anticipated cultural traditions.
WHAT:
16th
ANNUAL artSI OPEN STUDIOS TOUR
WHEN:
Saturday,
August 15 & Sunday, August 16; 12 – 5 PM
WHERE:
16 open artist studios throughout Shelter Island /Access detailed map/list and
other information at www.artsi.info
