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Each year, hundreds of Vermont artisans open their studio doors to the public, allowing you the chance to see the artistry behind the art. Participating artists include furniture makers, glass blowers, ironworkers, jewelers, painters, potters, printmakers, quilt makers, sculptors, weavers, and wood carvers.
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| Memorial Day is not only Open Studio Weekend, it's also the launch of Vermont's summer festival season. To see a sample of 2009 festivals, click here. |
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During Open Studio Weekend, held each Memorial Day Weekend, visitors get a fascinating glimpse of how such artists work. Artisans, in turn, get the chance to showcase their work as well as the context within which it was created.
And of course, as a statewide celebration of the visual arts and creative process, Open Studio Weekend is also a wonderful showcase of the state itself, representing one the best touring opportunities of the year. With studios clustered throughout the state, visitors can meander along quiet back roads or through the heart of Vermont's historic districts with relative ease.
Open Studio Weekend is the kick-off event for Vermont Cultural Heritage Days from May 23 to July 5. Events are planned throughout the state exploring Vermont's arts, agriculture, history, the humanities and our natural heritage.
For maps and more information, visit the Vermont Crafts Council web site. | 
