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Tour takes art lovers to local studios
by Jennifer Birkland
Correspondent
Local artists are opening up their
studio doors this weekend, welcoming the
public into their creative process on a free
self-guided art discovery tour featuring 20
artists at 10 East County locations.
The Artists’ Open Studios Tour,
sponsored by the Discover Art League,
takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May
17 and 18 at locations in Antioch, Oakley,
Brentwood and Discovery Bay.
“This is a unique experience. It gives
the public a chance to meet local artists
and see the process of creating art,” said
tour chairman Jack Gaughan. “It’s also
an opportunity to ask questions and learn
about the artists’ inspiration, and what encourages
them to begin a work of art.”
The tour features painters, sculptors,
photographers, ceramicists, fi ber artists,
jewelry makers and glass artists, many of
whom travel the country showing their
work. Gaughan said original works of
fi ne art and crafts will be available for purchase
at the studios and complimentary
beverages and other refreshments will be
offered.
“Each artist has their own unique way
to entertain the public,” said Gaughan, a
ceramicist. “I’ll be carving a work in progress
and some painters might have a canvas
up on the easel working on a painting.
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It’s a great way to watch the creative process
close up.”
Gaughan explained how tough it is
to sustain a career as an artist in today’s
struggling economy.
“We have several members who currently
make a living selling their work
and others who supplement their living
or retirement with art. It’s not easy but it’s
possible,” Gaughan said. “There is a lot
of art being created in East Contra Costa
County and a lot of people who are interested
in either collecting art or creating art
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Artists and tour locations are as follows:
Jenny Floravita, 204 Douglas Road,
Oakley; Jack Gaughan, Rosalind Grejsen
and Cindy Williamson, 740 Buckeye
Court, Brentwood; Miguel Flores,
524 First St., Brentwood; Saunie Fridley,
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This weekend’s East Contra Costa County
Artists’ Open Studios Tour will give the public
a peek inside the creative process of artists
such as Ann Muench, above. At left,
Jack Gaughan, a ceramicist, is one of 20 local
artists participating in the free, self-guided
tour, which spans studios from Antioch to
Discovery Bay.
170 Starview Court, Brentwood (Sunday
from noon to 5 p.m.); Barbie Koncher
and Jamie Victor, 1801 Sauternes Court,
Brentwood; Louise Massante and Barbara
Hansen, 2086 Sand Point Road,
Discovery Bay; Fred Hoskins, 139 Beede
Way, Antioch; and Mark Roberts, 308 W.
Sixth St., Antioch (Sunday only).
For more information, call Jack
Gaughan at 925-513-3863 or e-mail
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