The 2014 annual Open Studio Tour of Henderson County NC will be held September 20-21, 2014.

This free self-guided tour features 30 fine art and fine craft studios throughout Henderson County. Artist’s studios will be open with their latest artwork to view and purchase with many studios featuring visiting artists.

Original works in painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber and metal arts, woodworking and glass will be offered by the 57 artists located in studios on four art corridors from downtown Hendersonville: North off Hwy. 25 N; South into Flat Rock and Zirconia; Southwest on Kanuga/Crab Creek; and West on 5th Avenue/Laurel Park as well as 64 West Horse Shoe. The Art League of Henderson County is a major tour sponsor.

Open Studio Tour guide booklets are available in the Henderson County Travel and Tourism Center and many locations throughout Henderson county.

Preview works by artists on the 2014 Open Studio Tour of Henderson County from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, September 18, during Rhythm & Brews in downtown Hendersonville, a free event with live music held in the Azalea Lot adjacent to King street between 3rd and 4th Avenues. A sample of work by each of the 57 artists on the tour will be displayed in four tents representing each of the four art corridors on the tour.

There will also be a tent with art work donated by tour artists for a raffle benefitting Backpacks for Kids.

The tour is also available online at www.OpenStudioTourHC.com.

If You Go: Open Studio Tour of Henderson County, Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Preview Party, Thursday, September 18 from 5-8 p.m. Azalea Parking lot, along King Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in downtown Hendersonville. For details contact: David Voorhees (828) 698-8775, or Dian Magie (828) 890-3929.