Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour Marks 20 Years

Free, Self-Guided Art Event Returns May 1st-3rd, 2026
In 2026, the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of inviting the public into the working studios of artists throughout the Mid-Columbia Gorge. This free, self-guided spring event takes place May 1–3, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, and offers visitors an opportunity to experience art at its source—where ideas, materials, and stories converge.

Set within one of the Pacific Northwest’s most dramatic landscapes, the tour reflects the deep relationship between creative expression and place. Artists are often driven by powerful and deeply personal forces: a love of materials, a need to make sense of the world, the desire to create beauty or social commentary, or memories—both cherished and challenging—that insist on being told. At its core, art is a form of storytelling, a practice as old as humanity itself, reaching back to the earliest known cave paintings created more than 17,000 years ago.

This year’s anniversary tour features 50 artists across 42 studio locations in Hood River and Wasco Counties in Oregon, and Skamania and Klickitat Counties in Washington. While early artists worked with limited tools, today’s artists draw from an expansive range of techniques and materials. Visitors will encounter work in painting, pastel, watercolor, ink, printmaking, photography, ceramics, basketry, woodworking, fiber and textiles, jewelry, enamel, and more.

Complete tour information, including artist profiles, studio locations, maps, directions and a list of business sponsors can be found at gorgeartists.org.
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About Gorge Artists
Gorge Artists is a nonprofit 501(c3). Its mission is to advance and encourage artists in the Columbia River Gorge by building community among artists and the public, promoting art and business education, and providing opportunities for the public to experience and enjoy art.

About the Columbia River Gorge
Surrounded by orchards and vineyards, mountains and rivers, the Columbia River Gorge offers something for everyone – hikers and kite surfers, shoppers and nature photographers, craft beer enthusiasts and stand-up paddle boarders, and everyone in between. Dotted with quaint towns connected by stunning scenic drives, the Columbia River Gorge is a place to come explore, again and again.