2025 Open Studios Tour
Back to the Studios!
At the end of July, 45 local artists and galleries will open their doors to the public. Meet the painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers and mixed media artists that live and work in Andes, Arkville, Bovina, Denver - Vega, Fleischmanns, Halcottsville, Margaretville, and Roxbury. The Open Studios Tour will continue to span three days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday was a successful addition to the Open Studios Tour starting in 2023. Artists found themselves putting the final touches on their studios while still being able to host visitors, sell work and demonstrate in real time all the work that goes into opening our studios. Watch the video documenting the 2024 Open Studios Tour.
What makes the AMR Open Studios Tour a unique experience for both artists and visitors?
- AMR OST is one of the longest running open studio events in the Hudson Valley/Catskills region, and the only open studios event that has the destinction of serving the small hamlets and villages of Eastern Delaware County, NY. The tour boasts established artists and art educators behind the scenes as well as on the tour. Emerging artists, including local school students, round out this esteemed group of creatives, bringing variety and inclusivity to the art community.
- AMR is also deeply entrenched in the 8 local DelCo NY communities it serves. It is a well-loved event that has taken place at the end of July since 2012. Many local businesses and galleries support this special weekend through sponsorships and distribution of physical maps. The OST would never have reached its level of success without the helping hand of local entrepreneurs. AMR personally connects artists to businesses through their sponsorship program.
- AMR’s geographical location only covers a 299 square mile area. Though the number of participating artists varies each year, with an average of 25 to 30 map locations, which include individual studios, shared studios and galleries, makes it possible to be able to complete the tour by car over the three day weekend.
- Every single AMR Artist, since the new website’s launch in 2023, has their own webpage complete with contact info, an about section and a custom designed portfolio lightbox. The page stays live and listed for a 12 month period, and even if an artist is not on the tour the following year, their webpage remains live and accessible through their direct link. For many artists, this is their only professional web presence, outside of social media.
- AMR’s print brochure/map is of itself a work of art. A very useful one, as cell service often fails us in this part of the Catskills and visitors would be literally lost without it.
In 2024, the event surged to feature 60 participating artists and galleries, boasting a total visit tally of 3,463 — well beyond our initial expectations, but also a stretch for our resources. While we are thrilled with this growth, we've learned that focusing on individual artist studios and allowing visitors the time to fully experience each one is key. In 2025, we plan to fine-tune the event, making it more efficient and impactful for both the artists and the community. So this year the Open Studios Tour will be limited to 45 artists.
Eligibility requirements:
- You must live or work at least part-time in one of these towns: Andes, Arkville, Bovina, Denver - Vega, Fleischmanns, Halcottsville, Margaretville, and Roxbury or own a gallery, commercial or non-profit, located in one of these above towns, no exceptions can be made this year.
- You agree to have your studio or gallery open all three days of the tour, Friday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm each day.
- You agree to pay this year's registration fee in full by April 30, 2025. Unfortunately we will not be able to make any exceptions this year. Individual artist registration fee is $140, or 50% discounted to $70 if you procure at least 1 community sponsor. Visit our Sponsors page for more info on sponsorships. Commercial gallery registration fee is $165 and non-profit gallery fee is $115.
- This year we will not have the Creative Hub at the Galli Curci Theater, neither has the Halcottsville Hub been confirmed. If you are interested in participating in the 2025 Open Studios Tour and have an accessible studio in one of the 8 towns AMR represents, we greatly encourage you to open your studio, or share with a neighbor or friend.
AMR Artists Inc., a non-profit organization, plays a vital role in connecting local emerging artists with established professionals. AMR stands for Andes, Roxbury and Margaretville, the three original towns involved in the Open Studios Tour when it first began in 2012. Dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for artists and art enthusiasts, AMR works to bridge the gap between the Hudson Valley and the Western Catskills, positioning Eastern Delaware County as a dynamic regional hub for visual arts and fine crafts. Their programs actively integrate talented local artists with Main Street businesses, galleries, the community, and tourists.
2025
2025 Open Studios Tour
Back to the Studios!
At the end of July, 45 local artists and galleries will open their doors to the public. Meet the painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers and mixed media artists that live and work in Andes, Arkville, Bovina, Denver - Vega, Fleischmanns, Halcottsville, Margaretville, and Roxbury. The Open Studios Tour will continue to span three days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday was a successful addition to the Open Studios Tour starting in 2023. Artists found themselves putting the final touches on their studios while still being able to host visitors, sell work and demonstrate in real time all the work that goes into opening our studios. Watch the video documenting the 2024 Open Studios Tour.
What makes the AMR Open Studios Tour a unique experience for both artists and visitors?
- AMR OST is one of the longest running open studio events in the Hudson Valley/Catskills region, and the only open studios event that has the destinction of serving the small hamlets and villages of Eastern Delaware County, NY. The tour boasts established artists and art educators behind the scenes as well as on the tour. Emerging artists, including local school students, round out this esteemed group of creatives, bringing variety and inclusivity to the art community.
- AMR is also deeply entrenched in the 8 local DelCo NY communities it serves. It is a well-loved event that has taken place at the end of July since 2012. Many local businesses and galleries support this special weekend through sponsorships and distribution of physical maps. The OST would never have reached its level of success without the helping hand of local entrepreneurs. AMR personally connects artists to businesses through their sponsorship program.
- AMR’s geographical location only covers a 299 square mile area. Though the number of participating artists varies each year, with an average of 25 to 30 map locations, which include individual studios, shared studios and galleries, makes it possible to be able to complete the tour by car over the three day weekend.
- Every single AMR Artist, since the new website’s launch in 2023, has their own webpage complete with contact info, an about section and a custom designed portfolio lightbox. The page stays live and listed for a 12 month period, and even if an artist is not on the tour the following year, their webpage remains live and accessible through their direct link. For many artists, this is their only professional web presence, outside of social media.
- AMR’s print brochure/map is of itself a work of art. A very useful one, as cell service often fails us in this part of the Catskills and visitors would be literally lost without it.
In 2024, the event surged to feature 60 participating artists and galleries, boasting a total visit tally of 3,463 — well beyond our initial expectations, but also a stretch for our resources. While we are thrilled with this growth, we've learned that focusing on individual artist studios and allowing visitors the time to fully experience each one is key. In 2025, we plan to fine-tune the event, making it more efficient and impactful for both the artists and the community. So this year the Open Studios Tour will be limited to 45 artists.
Eligibility requirements:
- You must live or work at least part-time in one of these towns: Andes, Arkville, Bovina, Denver - Vega, Fleischmanns, Halcottsville, Margaretville, and Roxbury or own a gallery, commercial or non-profit, located in one of these above towns, no exceptions can be made this year.
- You agree to have your studio or gallery open all three days of the tour, Friday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm each day.
- You agree to pay this year's registration fee in full by April 30, 2025. Unfortunately we will not be able to make any exceptions this year. Individual artist registration fee is $140, or 50% discounted to $70 if you procure at least 1 community sponsor. Visit our Sponsors page for more info on sponsorships. Commercial gallery registration fee is $165 and non-profit gallery fee is $115.
- This year we will not have the Creative Hub at the Galli Curci Theater, neither has the Halcottsville Hub been confirmed. If you are interested in participating in the 2025 Open Studios Tour and have an accessible studio in one of the 8 towns AMR represents, we greatly encourage you to open your studio, or share with a neighbor or friend.
AMR Artists Inc., a non-profit organization, plays a vital role in connecting local emerging artists with established professionals. AMR stands for Andes, Roxbury and Margaretville, the three original towns involved in the Open Studios Tour when it first began in 2012. Dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for artists and art enthusiasts, AMR works to bridge the gap between the Hudson Valley and the Western Catskills, positioning Eastern Delaware County as a dynamic regional hub for visual arts and fine crafts. Their programs actively integrate talented local artists with Main Street businesses, galleries, the community, and tourists.
