This year’s Open Studio tours will be held on June 2-3 and October 6-8 from 10 am to 5 pm each day. The self-guided tour along the scenic coastline of Gloucester and Rockport presents a unique opportunity to meet 23 professional artists and see their work in the setting in which it was created. The work represented includes: pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, mosaics, jewelry, hand-made glass beads, weaving, and block printing. Several of the artists will be demonstrating their working process during the tours.

Brochures with route maps will be available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the Rockport Information Booth on Rte 127,  at each of the artisans and many other spots around the area. A bright magenta Studio Tour banner will mark each location.

For further information: tel: 978-283-5566. www.capeannartisans.com

Many studios are open year round. Please call for more info or find details on the website.