For over 20 years, the City has offered the Studio Tour as part of its commitment to support local artists.
While the Studio Tour has seen different iterations – from being a stand-alone event to running in conjunction with the City’s ArtWalk to now complementing Doors Open Richmond Hill, the premise remains the same: local studios and artists open the doors to their creative spaces, allowing visitors to tour, interact and witness the artistic process which is not regularly on display for the public.
This event is an excellent opportunity for local artists and artisans to introduce themselves to the public, as well as showcase and sell their work from their studios. The Tour is self-guided and free of charge for visitors.
The Studio Tour application is open to all visual and applied artists, fine craft artisans, and artist collectives whose studios are located in the City of Richmond Hill.
Apply to be a site at the Richmond Hill Studio Tour by Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Artists will be notified of the outcome of their application in March. Studio Tour fee payment of $83.58 and supplementary documentation is due upon successful admittance to participate in the Studio Tour.
Artist and Site Criteria
- Artists/artist collectives should be committed, working at a competent level and viewed as such by their peers.
- Host site artists should have dedicated studio space. The studio or location must be appropriate for public attendance and have the required display equipment/furniture to properly display the work.
- Artists must present and display their work in a professional manner so it can be readily and easily viewed by the public.
- Host site artists must remain open and be present at all times during Doors Open and Studio Tour, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
- Artists must represent their own original works, created by the artist themselves, including but not limited to the following: painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, pottery, blown glass, carving, fibre/textile art, printmaking, collage, glass, weaving, and jewelry.
Click HERE for more information and the application.
