Self-guided free tour of studios throughout Henderson County NC.

The 2015 annual Open Studio Tour of Henderson County NC will be held the third weekend of September, the 19 & 20, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This free self-guided tour features fine art and fine craft studios throughout Henderson County. Artists’ 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 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 will be available early August in the Henderson County Travel and Tourism Center and many locations throughout Henderson county. The Tour is also available on line at www.OpenStudioTourHC.com. For more information email openstudiotourofHC@gmail.com.

A preview of work by artists on the Open Studio Tour of Henderson County can be seen from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2015, 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 artists on the tour will be displayed. There will also be an art raffle featuring works donated by tour artists.

If You Go: Open Studio Tour of Henderson County, Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Preview, Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 5-9 p.m. in the Azalea Parking lot, along King Street between 3rd and 4th in downtown Hendersonville. Visit www.openstudiotourhc.com.