Meet the Artists in your Community

May 22-23, 2027

11am - 4pm

The South Sound Studio Tour is a family friendly, free self-guided tour throughout Olympia, Tumwater and Lacey. Visitors can meet the artists, buy original artworks, learn about how and where artists create their work!

Learn about the artistic process | Purchase one-of-a-kind creations | Enjoy demos & hands-on activities

Funding from the City of Olympia’s Inspire Olympia program

Previous Artists

Take a look at the artists and map from 2026 as we plan the route for 2027.

2026 Map
2026 artists

STUDIO TOUR EXTRAS!

“FIRST STOP” EXHIBITION

2027 Show Dates + Times TBD

This exhibit gives art lovers the opportunity to pre-plan their weekend, and to see work by artists they may have missed during the Studio Tour.

SPECIAL SPOTLIGHT DEMOS

2027 Dates + Times TBD

2026 Spotlight Demos

Process of a Painting by Danny Gordo at The Copper Wolf (Stop #1)

Stone Carving by LeeAnn Seaburg Perry at Sculpting in Stone (Stop #2)

Gel Plate Printing by Barbara Blacker (Stop #38)

Pottery Wheel Throwing by Alan Perillo at Perillo Pottery (Stop #25)

Concrete Sculpture Making by Christopher Gerber at CG Lux Studios and The Garden of AWE (Stop #46)

Pottery Raku Firing by Eunsil Kim at Sunflower Clay Studio (Stop #43)

Enamel Torch Firing by Debi LaVaque at De Lava Designs (Stop #7)

Flower Portrait Photography by Lynn Helbrecht at LGM Studio (Stop #12)

Visitor FAQs

  • May 22-23, 2027 from 11am-4pm each day. 

  • Unfortunately, at this time there is no shuttle bus, however Intercity Transit is free to the public and has routes that would make a number of studios only a short walk from a bus stop.

  • If you want to purchase art from artists, you can use cash, check or credit card. Some studios may have Venmo or Paypal options.

  • Printed brochure booklets with the studio tour map will be distributed centrally at the Olympia Farmers Market in downtown Olympia. Brochures will also be available for the public at each participating studio. You will be able to find the tour map as well as additional studio/artist information on our website.

  • Some studios are accessible, but many are not. Accessible studios will be indicated on the tour maps.

  • Yes, but small children should be carefully supervised by their parents.

  • Many studios are dog-friendly, but you should always ask individual artists if dogs are allowed inside their studio.

  • The South Sound Studio Tour Foundation consists of 6 board members who volunteer their time and effort to organize and maintain the tour. See more about the board members here. 

  • YES! The Studio Tour is always looking for art enthusiasts and supporters to help manage all the work it takes to produce a successful tour. If you would like to help, please fill out the volunteer interest form or contact us, and let us know your interests.  

If you’re an artist interested in applying, check out our additional FAQ page for artists.