The Countryside Artisans of Maryland represents a selected group of accomplished visual, sculptural, and textile artists working in oil, pastel, watercolor, pencil, ceramics, porcelain, glass, enamel, stone, wood, yarn, textiles, photography, tea, hops, and grapes. The Countryside Artisans jointly open their galleries and studios locted in historic, rural Montgomery, Howard, and Frederick Counties in Maryland for 3 art tours each year in April, October, and December, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm each day.

Spend a day in the country, enjoy scenic drives between studios, stop for artisan beverages, and meet artists in the beautiful settings that inspire their work every day. Come home with a renewed sense of well-being and a wonderful piece of local, original art!

We suggest you map out 5-6 studios for each day. We all have our favorites, but be sure to add a few new ones each tour!  You’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Suggested themed tour routes can be found here.

Countryside Artisans Create, an exhibit at Kentlands Mansion, July 14-Sept 1; Artist Reception: July 27, 7:00-8:30pm
Countryside Artisans Create -- enjoy the work of the Countryside Artisans all in one place!   Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents “Countryside Artisans Create,” an exhibit featuring works by members of the Countryside Artisans of Maryland, from July 14 through September 1, 2017, at beautiful Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. The public is invited to meet the artists during a free Artists Reception on Thursday, July 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn more.
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Next Studio Tour April 21, 22, 23, 2017 10am-5pm each day (rain, snow or shine) 2017 Tour Dates April 21, 22, 23, October 13, 14, 15, December 1, 2, 3 Introducing three new Countryside Artisans members:: MudPi Studios: pottery, teapots, and artisan tea Waredaca Farm Brewery: beer brewed on the farm Resident Artists at Sandy Spring Museum: new artist studios in 19th century barn