Things To Do in Baltimore

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2008

BALTIMORE OPEN STUDIO TOUR 2008

Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, noon-5pm

Kick-Off Reception and Block Party for Baltimore Open Studio Tour 2008

on Friday, October 17 from 5-8pm at School 33 Art Center at 1427 Light Street

School 33 Art Center, Mayor Sheila Dixon, and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts presents the 20^th annual BALTIMORE Open Studio Tour 2008.  Everyone is invited to visit Baltimore area artists and their studios during the citywide tour on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 from noon to 5pm.  This annual tour features more than 140 Baltimore artists and their collections for viewing or purchase.  During this event, guests can experience a unique and personal behind-the-scenes look at participating artists’ studios.  Baltimore Open Studio Tour is a part of Free Fall Baltimore.

Maps with artist’s names, studio locations, and media of all participating artists will be available at School 33 Art Center and other locations around the city. A complete schedule of this year’s artists and their studios will be listed on the School 33 Art Center website at www.school33.org.

In addition, an exhibition and silent auction showcasing a sampling of work by artists on the tour will be held at School 33 Art Center at 1427 Light Street on Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.  The exhibition reception and block party takes place on Friday, October 17 from 5–8pm at School 33.

For more information about Open Studio Tour, visit www.school33.org or call 410-396-4641.

School 33 Art Center is a program of  the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc., and is supported in part by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council,  Provident Bank, Corrigan Sports Enterprises, UnderArmour Baltimore Marathon, DavCo Restaurants/Wendys, the Maryland State Arts Council and through contributions to School 33. Special thanks to City Paper, the Open Studio Tour media sponsor.

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