Presenting the 2026 Artist Studio Tour
The Artist Studio Tour returns May 30 & 31, 2026 - with more artists, artist hubs, galleries and disciplines.
The 2026 Tour features 55+ artists exhibiting solo or in 25 Artist Hubs, 2 galleries, and one Creative Hub. Galleries will feature a wide range of CK artists.
Attendees can experience work ranging from music & film to photography and all types of visual art.
A CK Arts Council (CKAC) signature event, the Artist Studio Tour invites the community to get an intimate look at arts practitioners’ creative processes and experience their unique spaces.
Artist Hubs bring together artists working in complementary and/or contrasting styles and mediums allowing attendees to experience a range of work.
CKAC is excited to welcome participation from Walpole Island First Nation as well as artists in Wallaceburg, Dresden, Blenheim, and Chatham.
Click the image to download the 2026 Artist Studio Brochure
FAQs
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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
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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
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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!
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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