SCA Open Studio Tour

Overview

The South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour runs annually on the third weekend of July and August on the South Coast Region of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The SCA Mobile App is an electronic version of our printed brochure map, giving visitors to our studios a new way to explore the tour. With a maximum of 75 artists on the tour, Sponsor galleries and our Sponsors- there is something for everyone to see. Many of our artists demonstrate their process during the tour, giving you a glimpse into the lives of working artists and a chance to see how the work is created.

App Features

• Organized into Different ‘Tours’: All Artists, July Artists, August Artists, Tiverton Artists, Little Compton Artists, Westport Artists, Dartmouth Artists and supporting Galleries.
• View all of the artists on the tour, descriptions of their work, additional photos of their work & studio, and links to their websites & contact information.
• Ability ‘Favorite’ Studios (much like circling your favorite on the map) this allows you to quickly remember the studios you wish to visit.
• Get Directions to studios without having to enter in an address.
• The ‘All Artists Tour’ automatically directs you to the closest studio location.
• Other tours are in a list format.
• Like/Share studios directly to Facebook. Comment on your experience.

Who We Are

The South Coast Artists, Inc. is a federally approved 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation encouraging and fostering artistic growth and recognition among Massachusetts and Rhode Island Artists. Through its programming, SCA gives access to the work of visual artists living and working in the townships of Tiverton and Little Compton, RI & Dartmouth and Westport, MA by producing annual open studio tours and related events in the South Coast Region of RI & MA. We provide opportunities to view art made within the community; to interact with local artists; and to have access to artists’ creative working environments; encouraging greater appreciation and participation in the arts throughout the community. This exposure both educates the community and raises awareness of the diverse artistic experience available in the South Coast Region of RI & MA.

Our Vibrant South Coast Artists’ Community

Most studio and gallery locations offer regular hours and personal visits by appointment. You can view the artist profiles all year to contact them for future visits.