Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour

The 2026 Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour (WLAST) is the 19th anniversary of the Tour. The mission is to help promote Loudoun County as a scenic and cultural destination by producing a tour of the county's visual artists, celebrating their work, and providing an educational experience for the public. The tour is produced as a joint project of Franklin Park Arts Center, Purcellville, Virginia, and Round Hill Arts Center, Round Hill, Virginia and operates under the 501(c)(3) status of Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center.

Professional and emerging visual artists whose studios in Western Loudoun County meet specified criteria may apply as Studio Artists. Loudoun County artists who do not have a Western Loudoun studio suitable for visitors may apply as Guest Artists. Two- and three-dimensional work will be considered, including but not limited to painting, drawing, fiber, wood, ceramics, photography, sculpture, and jewelry. All work is submitted to an independent group of jurors following the close of the application period at 11:59 PM on January 31, 2026. Applicants are notified of their acceptance/non-acceptance by mid-February, 2026.

For the 19th anniversary Tour, WLAST will be advertised as a three-day tour: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 5, 6, and 7, 2026. Studios must be open on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day, and may add Friday, June 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM as an additional day. Application fees are $225 for artists in their own studio with or without a guest, and $275 for guest artists. Artists who are not accepted into the Tour will be refunded all but $50 of their application fee. All participating artists are required to attend a reception at Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.