About

The South Central MN Studio ARTour showcases individual visual artists in their working studios. Eligible artists both conceptualize original work and are primary makers of the work. The mission of the ARTour is threefold: to create an inviting and accessible art tour where audience members experience excellent artwork that is created in their communities by individual visual artists; to support individual artists by providing a sales venue for their work; and to promote cultural tourism.

In 2026, we celebrate the 22nd year of putting on the tour on October 2, 3 & 4 – we invite you to come out and see where and how we work!  The 2025 tour features 15 locations and 31 artists around Northfield, Dundas, and Faribault. Most studios showcase several artists working in different media. The artists are glad to answer questions and provide information about the art, and many of the studios will have demonstrations.

The range of work is amazing; weaving to welding, glass to gemstones, clay to carving – and paintings to photography in between. Whether you are a long-time collector, or are just looking for something unique, the studio tour is a perfect way to shop for fine art, and best of all the tour is free!

Participate as a Studio or Artist!

Online applications are NOW OPEN through ArtCall.org to participate in 2026, with a March 15 deadline! See the details below for applying in 2026, and please direct any questions to studioartour@gmail.com.

2026 participation fees and details:

• $140.00 fee per artist to participate as an established studio artist (an established artist is one who has been selling or showing art for more than 2 years.)
• $75 fee per artist to participate as an emerging artist (emerging artists are those who have not shown work publicly, or have very limited selling or exhibition experience).
•Any artist who participated in the tour in 2024 or 2025 is automatically accepted. New artists or those have not participated since 2023 will have their submission juried. Artists must display artwork that is consistent with what they submit in their application. 
• Be sure to include at least two photos of your current work that are representative of what you will be selling on the tour, a picture of yourself and, if you are going to be participating from your own studio (as opposed to as a guest), the outside door of your studio. Please see our website to review last year’s tour details for direction if you are unsure.
• Photos will be used for publicity. Product photos should be clear, uncluttered and closely cropped. The better your pictures, the more likely they will be used in our brochure, poster and postcard. We also do ads in magazines and newspapers and if the photo is too crowded or cluttered, it likely won’t be used.
• Artists with a work space not suitable to the public are welcome to be a guest at a participating studio. Please let us know so we can assist in finding you a location.
• If an applicant is not accepted, a refund will be sent back to the artist. Please note that by applying, you accept these terms and conditions.
Step 1: Apply via ArtCall 
Step 2: Pay your Artist Fee
mail check to Studio ARTour 1517 Lia Drive, Northfield, MN 55057
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process online at the link below



 

 
 

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www.studioartour.com

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Check out the FAQs, but if we didn’t answer your question feel free to email us at  studioartour@gmail.com

Studio Tour FAQs

  1. Is there any charge for the tour?
    No. The tour is free and open to the public. No reservations required for this self-guided art tour.
  2. Are the studios handicapped accessible?
    Most of them are. A few have stairs.
  3. Can I bring my kids?
    Yes you can. Kids enjoy seeing demonstrations and all of the different artwork. Remember that studios are work spaces, so remind the kids to ask before they touch.
  4. Is there artwork for sale?
    Yes indeed! It’s a good chance to do some holiday shopping.
  5. Can I do the whole tour in one day?
    Well, that would be optimistic. It would make more sense to do part on Saturday and the rest on Sunday, or check out the studios on the website and pick your favorites.
  6. How can I join the tour?
    You can apply as a studio, or be a guest in another studio if your work space isn’t suitable for the public. Applications for the 2025 Studio ARTour are now open - please note the June 30, 2025 deadline.
  7. What if I have additional questions?
    Please email the ARTour organizers at studioartour@gmail.com