In 2026 we hope to put a bit more “studio” back into the “studio tour” by having live demonstrations or examples of the artistic process.  If you are a painter, great, please put up your easel and do some live creation for visitors to see you in action.  If you have a medium that does not allow for live demonstration, perhaps you could demonstrate a part of your process or bring some examples of your work in various stages of completion.  You want to walk visitors through your creative process. 

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 There are many art sales these days but not so many studio tours.  The Merrickville Artists Guild Studio Tour has a long tradition of 41 years, and people look forward to it at the same time each year: the weekend before Thanksgiving.  The difference between an art show/sale is that a studio tour provides an artistic experience, so let’s give them one.

Regardless of cost increases, the Board is working hard to find efficiencies, so we do not have to raise the registration fee.  MAG is a volunteer-based organization, so all participants are asked to assist with the event.  The success of the Studio Tour is up to all of us.

Requirements 

Studios to be within 15 kilometres from Merrickville Village.