Twenty-nine artists across Baxter and Marion counties are set to participate in the 15th annual Art Odyssey Studio Tour, running Thursday through Saturday, September 24-26. The self-guided event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, offering visitors the opportunity to explore studios, watch demonstrations, and purchase original artwork directly from the artists.
The event requires no tickets, allowing participants to visit as many studios as they wish at their own pace. Artists specializing in painting, pottery, sculpture, photography, and various other media will showcase their work and share insights into their techniques and inspiration.
Free tour guide booklets, complete with studio locations and driving directions, are available at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County, the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce, and participating local businesses. A preview of the event is already on display at the library, where the Art Odyssey Sneak Peek Exhibit features one piece from each of the participating artists.
Organizers encourage attendees to make a full day or weekend of the tour by stringing together visits to several studios and exploring local shops and dining options along the way.
This year’s roster of juried artists includes the following participants, listed by location:
- **Yellville**: Dana Johnson, Meg Simons, Ashlie Hueter, Carol Chiasson Rivas Cotter - **Gassville**: Kelly Householder-Guiliano, Sylvia Berringer, Shelly Huth - **Bull Shoals**: Bonnie Heenan, Dawn Lagerstedt, Glen Lagerstedt, Jacki Skehan, Sami Castagna, Evelyn Nelson - **Lakeview**: Jerry Preator - **Mountain Home**: Emily Henry, D. Mairina Arellano, Jean Marston, Jennifer Marston, Catherine Stotesbery, Christi Cooper, Jenny Crownover-Merritt, Kathe Altazan, Linda Mahoney, Darlene Landrum, Steve Landrum, Dale White, Cynthia Joy Malenshek - **Gamaliel**: Jeanne Roth - **Henderson**: Beth Ivans
Additional information on the event, including artist profiles, can be found at www.TheArtOdyssey.com.