The Art Drive

Nestled in the scenic and winding roads of Dartmouth and Westport, Massachusetts, are the studios of some of the region's finest artists. Art Drive artists will open their creative spaces to the community. This annual tour showcases professional works created by some of the area's premier painters, ceramic artists, photographers, jewelers, fiber artists, and woodworkers. Our artists members offer new work that results from a year's worth of creative explorations.

It is a weekend for conversation, questions, and an opportunity to see the tools and inspirations that drive an artist's process. Every studio is unique. Several artists will be offering demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Art lovers and collectors alike will enjoy a great day trip or weekend escape while touring the historic and picturesque South Coast towns of Dartmouth and Westport, MA. With only fifteen miles between the Art Drive studios, you will have plenty of time for picnic lunches, ice cream, or meals in one of the area's restaurants.

We extend our thanks and appreciation to all our sponsors and supporters which include Dartmouth Pool and Spa, DSK|Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects + Planners, Frank Clegg Leatherworks, Groundwork Farm, HUB International, Kirby Brook Farm, Servedwell Hospitality, and Portugalia Marketplace.You can view the full list online and in our brochures.

Artist Presentations Schedule:

Friday, August 2
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11:00 Beverly Carter – Ceramics
Hosting Ellen P Flynn in a demonstration and discussion of the Japanese Art of floral design. Ellen is a member of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Boston The Ikenobo School founded in the 15th Century – www.Ikenobofloralart.com.

1:00 Sandra Hall – Children’s Book Illustration
Ideas on how to simplify your story, select the high points and develop characters that can move through the whole book. A discussion of the process of publication including self publication. Fun and informative!

3:00 Michael Walden – Printmaking and Painting
Demonstrating the printmaking processes of gum resist lithography (aka paper lithography) combined with mono print. Techniques he uses to explore concepts for painting.

Please visit us online at www.the-art-drive.com for a list of this year's participating artists. Email theartdrivema@gmail.com with any questions.