Ever wonder how artists put paint to canvas? Shape metal into art? Carve stone into sculpture?

Luckily for us who live in Lake Oswego and West Linn, we have a wonderful array of artists-in-residence who are opening their studios next weekend so we can see how they work.

With 42 studio locations and 91 artists participating, The Lake Oswego Open Studios tour is a free, informative event that gives art lovers and artist wannabe’s the opportunity to meet the artists, hear their stories, understand their techniques and better appreciate the finished products.

Local artists include Lisa Wiser, Nancy Tongue, Linda Gaudin, and Sheryl Riley, but there are 32 located in Lake Oswego and 26 in West Linn. So you don’t have to travel far to enjoy this experience.

The 2025 self-guided tour is the third annual event and kicks off Friday, September 26 with a First Look preview from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at select studios which can be identified on the interactive map here.

Hours for the rest of the weekend, September 27-28 are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can check the interactive map online, check the list of artists and their studio addresses, and/or pick up a paper copy at various locations around town including the Lake Oswego and West Linn Public Libraries, Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce, and Arts Council of Lake Oswego.

Plan your  tour by checking out the artists online listed both alphabetically and by their medium which includes calligraphy, ceramics, drawing, fiber and textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, paper art, pastel, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood.

Cultural enrichment is just one of the many things to love about Lake Oswego. This Open Studios tour is one way that Lake Oswegans can walk away a little richer in what art (and its makers) have to offer.

We’re here to help you enjoy all that Lake Oswego has going for it. If you are considering buying or selling your home, give us a call and let us put our experience and expertise to work for you.

Kevin Costello kevin.costello@cascadehasson.com 503.939.9801

Riley Costello riley.costello@cascadehasson.com 971.322.6205