SOUTH NEWFANE — For the 20th year, the Rock River Artists, a collaborative of 18 professional artists living along the Rock River basin in South Newfane and Williamsville, will open their creative spaces to passersby and collectors in search of high quality art from a range of disciplines.
On Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22, the Rock River Artists present their annual free, self-guided tour of the studios, galleries, and workshops along the Rock River.
Visitors can start at the historic Old Schoolhouse in South Newfane to view artists' work and pick up a map that will guide visitors to each of the stops on the tour. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Artists whose workspaces will be open during the tour include potters Rob Cartelli and Matt Tell; Raku artist Richard Foye; wood workers Dan DeWalt and Rob Cramp; photographer Christine Triebert; fabric artist Diedre Scherer; painters Roger Sandes, Georgie, and Caryn King; collage artists Mary Welsh and Ellen Darrow; metal artist Rich Gillis; and printmaker Kim Hartman-Colligan.
“The pace here is slower, the scenery is refreshing, and the variety of artistic styles concentrated in such a small area is quite rare,” said Sandes. “Rock River is a different kind of getaway.”