Prepare for a wonderful spring tour
May 1, 2 & 3, 2026
Winter might mean hibernation for many creatures, but not the studio artist. We are busy in our “lairs”, preparing for the spring awakening — beyond wildflowers, orchards in bloom, and longer days — we are awaiting that weekend when people to come explore our studios, see our craft, and experience art first hand!
The Gorge Artists Open Studios tour is an annual free self-guided event that has become a spring tradition. This year, 42 studios will be open to the public for the 20th anniversary of this beloved art tour weekend. There are nine new artists, including Kim Thompson — who is the recipient of the first ever Gorge Artists Emerging Artist Scholarship!
Kim Thompson is a metalsmith in Bingen, WA. She creates rustic, substantial, heirloom quality jewelry. Congratulations Kim!
Gorge Artists looks forward to offering this scholarship annually to an artist at the start of their art career. Artists apply during the call for artists, which happens each autumn. If you are a working artist in the Gorge, sign up for our artist’s newsletter to stay in the know!
The local business communities in the Gorge love this weekend — and tour goers love seeing who is represented in our tour booklet. If you are interested in supporting the arts in the Columbia River Gorge — become a sponsor of the tour! Find more info about that opportunity here.
The winter might seem long, but we artists are excited to be preparing for a wonderful 2026 studio tour! Keep in touch, the spring will be here soon…