2009 Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour (2nd Weekend)
11/14/2009-11/15/2009
Welcome to the 2nd weekend of the annual Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour, which is coordinated by the Allegany Arts Council on behalf of the many talented visual artists in our region.
From modest beginnings more than a decade ago, the Artists Studio Tour has evolved into a highly anticipated annual event that attracts art-lovers to Mountain Maryland from throughout the tri-state region. With thirty-seven (37) participating artists from Allegany & Garrett Counties and nearby West Virginia, the 2009 Artists Studio Tour promises to be another great event! To give you enough time to visit as many locations as possible, all of the studios on the Tour will be open from 10AM-5PM over two weekends: Saturday and Sunday, November 7th & 8th and Saturday and Sunday, November 14th & 15th. With your free Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour Guidebook (available from the Allegany Arts Council) and a full tank of gas, there’s a wonderful world of art waiting for you to discover!
We think it's fair to say that the growth of the Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour in recent years is a reflection of the overall growth of the arts in our community. A convenient day-trip from Washington, Baltimore and Pittsburgh, more and more people are discovering the artistic energy and cultural richness that exists throughout Allegany County and the surrounding areas. And, thanks to the popularity of events like the annual Artists Studio Tour, more and more visitors are traveling to Western Maryland specifically to experience and enjoy the arts. As a result, the Arts & Entertainment Districts in both Downtown Cumberland and Downtown Frostburg, Allegany County’s two largest population centers, are flourishing and the area is gaining a well-deserved reputation as a vibrant, regional arts destination.
Below, you'll find a list of the artists who will be participating in this year's Studio Tour (the artists in red have a link to our on-line Artist Registry).
Garrett County, Maryland
1) Julie Turrentine - fused glass
2) Caroline Blizzard - nature photography
3) Alan Arnson - woodworking
4) Sue Arnson - watercolors, monotypes, collages
5) Karl Gargulinski - sculpture
6) Ann Jones - weaving
7) Kenny Braitman - metal sculpture
Frostburg (Allegany County, Maryland)
8) Steve Sullivan - pottery
9) Daniel Filippone - paintings
10) Jessica Cribley - paintings
11) Josh Brown - porcelain and stoneware
LaVale (Allegany County, Maryland)
12) Karin Blizzard - pressed flowers
13) Neal Blizzard - nature photography
Cresaptown (Allegany County, Maryland)
14) Mary A. McCunn - metal jewelry and sculpture
15) Jean Barnes Downs - monotypes, monoprints, artist books
Cumberland (Allegany County, Maryland)
16) Christina Collins-Smith - paintings
17) Kathy Beaulieu - watercolor paintings
18) Jakkie Lease - watercolor paintings
19) Maria Mechem - watercolor paintings
20) Pam Silverman - watercolor paintings
21) Dalis Davidson - fiber arts and jewelry
22) Sherri Loomis - mosaics
23) Chayo de Chevez - printmaking
24) Meg Romero - multi-media
25) Ed DeWitt - photography
26) Patricia Hilton - paintings
27) Liz Hackney - paintings
28) Bev Walker - oil paintings and sculpture
29) Chris Nelson - paintings
30) Terry Bachman - furniture and wood scuplture
31) Linda Thompson - nature photography
32) Amy Shuman - fiber art sculpture (UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE)
33) John Shuman - photography (UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE)
To see where these artists are located, please click here to download a copy of the driving map for the 2009 Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour.
If you’ve never been on the Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour before, we're sure you’ll discover that this is a unique opportunity to visit with some of our area artists, to engage them in conversation about their craft and their artistic motivations, and to find that special piece of artwork for yourself, or for your holiday gift-giving. From sculpture to jewelry, woodturning to photography, and ceramics to watercolors, there’s really something for everyone! No matter how many studios you choose to visit, we appreciate your support and participation in this year’s event, and hope that you have a wonderful time enjoying the arts in and around Allegany County!
For more information about hotel accommodations, other area attractions, and special getaway promotions during your trip to Mountain Maryland for the Artists Studio Tour, please visit www.mdmountainside.com. For questions about the Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour, please email the Allegany Arts Council at arts@allconet.org or call 301-777-ARTS (2787).
A reminder that FREE copies of the official 2009 Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour Guidebook are now available from the Allegany Arts Council, and from other locations around the region.
