Studio West Art Tour

The Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts presents Studio West Art Tour, an early autumn self-guided tour through the art studios and creative spaces of Minneapolis' western metropolitan communities. Built on the tradition of the long-running Lake Minnetonka Studio Tour, Studio West expands the geographic reach. For both Host and Guest Artists, it is a unique opportunity to connect with new audiences and collectors. Tour-goers will explore new territories of art-making, discovering both fresh talent and the latest work by established favorites.

This is a juried opportunity. Guest and Host Artists will be selected by the Studio West Art Tour jury panel. Guest Artists needing placement will be assigned a Host Site by the panel. All artists must submit at least 5 images of artworks representative of what they would offer for sale. Host Site applicants must additionally submit at least 3 images of their space, including one exterior photo. The entry fee is $20 (non-refundable). Selected Guest and Host Artists will be charged a $200 participation fee.

The opportunity is open to U.S. artists working in all mediums. Artists must be physically present on site during event hours. The emphasis is on original work; limited editions of 1000 or less are acceptable. Host Artists are required to be current members of the Friends of Hopkins Center for the Arts, and Host Sites must be located within the Minnesota cities of St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Deephaven, Tonka Bay, or Excelsior. Guest Artists are not required to be members. All work must be for sale. The event takes place September 16-17, 2023, with load-in on September 15. Jury notification will be sent by May 26 at 9pm Mountain Time.