Applications Open!

2026 Artist Studio Tour

May 30 & 31, 2026

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What is the Artist Studio Tour?

Entering its 4th year, the Artist Studio Tour invites the community to experience the work of arts professionals working in a variety of disciplines and mediums.

Visual artists, musicians, writers and others open their creative spaces and welcome attendees as they share their creative processes and insights.

The Artist Studio Tour takes place around the Chatham-Kent region, in studios, private homes, and found spaces. We encourage artists to gather in a shared space - an “artist hangout” where the public can experience a variety of creations,

The Artist Studio Tour is not restricted to visual artists - we encourage writers, musicians, actors, dancers, videographers, photographers and creators of every description to participate!

FAQs

    • Representation on the CK Artist Studio Tour webpages

    • Tour promotion through CK Arts Council social media, and newsletters, as well as advertising, newspapers, radio interviews, etc.

    • Opportunity to promote and sell your art

    • Artist Kick-Off Event (details TBA)

    • Networking with fellow C-K artists

    • Tour directional signage to display on your property

    • Email invitation to send to your contacts

    • You must be a resident of Chatham-Kent

    • Available to demonstrate and discuss your work during the Tour

    • All work must be original

    • Have a substantial body of work available for display or demonstration

    • Able to accommodate substantial foot traffic or willing to team up with other creatives in “artist hangouts”

    • Promote CK Artist Studio Tour on personal social media and website

    • Willing to distribute CK Artist Studio Tour Brochure to your network

    • We welcome participation by all creatives working in all disciplines.

    • If you are willing to discuss, display and share your arts practice, you are eligible!

    • Fill out the application form

    • Send photos and examples of your work to Eva Marie Clarke, Executive Director -evamarie@ckartsandculturenetwork.com

    • Pay the $25 application fee via e-transfer - deposit@ckartsandculturenetwork.com

    • Prepare your studio, or collaborate with other artists to create a shared space

    • Promote to your network