Looking for something to do this weekend?  How about checking out the final weekend of the 2010 Elephant's Eye Studio Tour? A great, free way to get your dose of art and culture.

Last weekend was the opening weekend of the 3rd Annual Elephant's Eye Studio Tour in Bucks County.  What is the Elephant's Eye Studio Tour?  Over two weekends in May, a selection of nationally and internationally-acclaimed Bucks County contemporary artists open their studio doors to the public. The tour showcases two- and three-dimensional work in various media, including oil paintings, photographs, sculpture, pottery, turned wood and more. This year’s tour welcomes celebrated artists such as Pat Martin, Linda Guenste, Louis Pruitt and Jonathan Hertzel.

A sculpture by Lisa Naples, Elephant’s Eye Tour Founder

“Over the last three years, Elephant’s Eye has gained notoriety across the region as a unique, not-to-be-missed event that celebrates the work of the many wonderful artists who live and work right in our own backyard,” said tour Founder and Executive Director Lisa Naples. “This year we are so thrilled to add a variety of accomplished artists to our impressive list.”

Naples first had the idea for the Elephant’s Eye Studio Tour more than a decade ago. Her desire was to open the doors of accomplished contemporary artists in Bucks County to the public and to encourage local youth to pursue art. In keeping with her original mission, each year the tour holds an education day for area students. This year, on May 14, 2010, the artists will host approximately 300 school-aged visitors. Students will have the opportunity to interact directly with the artists through hands-on experience, dialog and demonstrations.

Participating artists include:

• Ceramic artist and sculptors, Lisa Naples and Ken Vavrek
• Photographers, Michael A. Smith and Paula Chamlee
• Wood turner, David Ellsworth
• Bead artist, Wendy Ellsworth
• Collage artist, Stacy Speer Scott
• Painters, Alex Cohen, Pat Martin and Linda Guenste
• Sculptors, John McDevitt, Louis Pruitt and Jonathan Hertzel.

The free, self-paced driving tour is the perfect way to spend a spring weekend in scenic Bucks County. Studios are located throughout central and upper Bucks County and range from charming woodland retreats to converted industrial buildings. All artwork will be available for purchase and artists will be on hand to discuss their work with the public. For more information about the tour, go to www.elephantseyetour.org.

Elephant’s Eye Studio Tour 2010 Participating Artists at the annual sponsor party at Bobby Simone’s in Doylestown. Elephant’s Eye Studio Tour 2010 Participating Artists at the annual sponsor party at Bobby Simone’s in Doylestown. Top Row from Left to Right: Paula Chamlee, Alex Cohen, Tour Founder Lisa Naples, Andy Cleff Middle Row from Left to Right: David Ellsworth, Michael Smith, John McDevitt, Ken Vavrek, Stace Speer Scott, Annelies van Dommelen Bottom Row from Left to Right: Linda Guenste, Wendy Ellsworth, Gloria Kosco, Holli Hollingsworth

Special thanks to the team at Furia Rubel for the info!

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