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Welcome to the South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour!
The 10th Annual South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour—held on the 1st Sunday in June—is one of the most important arts events in the region, and reflects our diverse artistic community. With nearly 80 artists in studios, galleries and group exhibitions across the two towns, the Tour draws art lovers from all over the Metropolitan area. For the second year in a row, we are proud to present the Tour FREE OF CHARGE! → Meet the Artists
Selected Artists
Alaine Becker
My imagery deals with damaged people, both physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Some figures try to disguise their appearance with masks or decoration... more
My imagery deals with damaged people, both physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Some figures try to disguise their appearance with masks or decoration... more
Ted Lind
My studio is a wonderful place where I can teeter between irrational "visioning" and practical "constructing". My paintings are drawn from the things I see aro... more
My studio is a wonderful place where I can teeter between irrational "visioning" and practical "constructing". My paintings are drawn from the things I see aro... more
Tara O'Leary
Tara O'Leary I am fascinated by the sensuousness of Light. To witness the morning light, the filtered light through the trees and the soft haze of a fog. To... more
Tara O'Leary I am fascinated by the sensuousness of Light. To witness the morning light, the filtered light through the trees and the soft haze of a fog. To... more
Cornelia Wenokor
I am living in South Orange now for 16 years. Card making is my hobby and I spend most of my evenings creating new cards. I enjoy trying out different styles a... more
I am living in South Orange now for 16 years. Card making is my hobby and I spend most of my evenings creating new cards. I enjoy trying out different styles a... more
John DiLorenzo
STATEMENT: My artistic process likens to an adventure in the dark; a journey where the truth is unfixed. This endeavor becomes my mode of communication wit... more
STATEMENT: My artistic process likens to an adventure in the dark; a journey where the truth is unfixed. This endeavor becomes my mode of communication wit... more
Cathleen McCoy Bristol
Believing people are as individual as snowflakes, I have always been fascinated by variations in the human race and enjoyed the cultural differences. This has l... more
Believing people are as individual as snowflakes, I have always been fascinated by variations in the human race and enjoyed the cultural differences. This has l... more
Tricia Zimic
Tricia Zimic - Artist Statement My artwork is a response to human impact on the environment and its relationship to indigenous wild animals. I use clay; ... more
Tricia Zimic - Artist Statement My artwork is a response to human impact on the environment and its relationship to indigenous wild animals. I use clay; ... more
Eric Beckerich
My work with mortar and found materials has always been about repurposing non-traditional materials and elevating them through the use of classic design strateg... more
My work with mortar and found materials has always been about repurposing non-traditional materials and elevating them through the use of classic design strateg... more
Anne Sussman
Anne Sussman creates Raku Ceramics, a 16th century Asian technique that is characterized by glaze firing in outdoor low-fire kilns. The white-hot pieces are rem... more
Anne Sussman creates Raku Ceramics, a 16th century Asian technique that is characterized by glaze firing in outdoor low-fire kilns. The white-hot pieces are rem... more
Plan Your Free Studio Tour!
Plan your studio tour with our new interactive map. Click here to begin.Check Out Our Expanded Exhibitions
Meet the Artists: A Series of Artist Interviews on VideoHosted by Sybil Archibald and filmed and edited by Joy Yagid, the exhibit explores the perspectives and muses of 19 area artists (studiotoursoma.org/artist-videos, youtube.com/user/somastudiotour, somatv.org).
The Herb & Milly Iris Gallery at SOPACOne SOPAC Way, SO, now through July 31
Primal Convergence, Gerard Amsellem and Mikel Frank, and Dan Fenelon Curated by Micha Hamilton of GAS Gallery & Studio.
ABC = Art & Business Connection
An innovative series of exhibitions featuring works by South Orange and Maplewood artists, hosted by South Orange businesses, May 9 – June 2. Opening receptions at each location on May 9, 7pm – 9pm.
An innovative series of exhibitions featuring works by South Orange and Maplewood artists, hosted by South Orange businesses, May 9 – June 2. Opening receptions at each location on May 9, 7pm – 9pm.
Russell Christian at Guten Parts + Service, Sculptures and Paintings213 Valley St, 1st Floor, SO
Steve Vaccarielo at Sparkhouse Studio, Photography19 Scotland Rd, SO (closed on June 2)
Luis Alves Collage at Robyn Ross, Katepedia, Photomontage67 South Orange Ave, SO
Ann Vollum and Allie Takahashi at Papillon 25 Martini Bar & RestaurantPrints, drawings, and paintings, 25 Valley Street, SO
Signs of Spring, Rebel Yarns in South Orange and MaplewoodA butterfly scavenger hunt that takes place throughout South Orange and Maplewood. Collect orange knitted and crocheted butterflies from May 9 – June 2. Bring your collection to Spiotta Park on June 2, 11am – 5pm, add them to the installation in the park, and enter to win a prize.
