KawarthaNOW: Celebrate 40 Years of the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
July 23, 2024
New this year, the self-guided tour organized by the Art Gallery of Peterborough features the KAST Passport, Emerging Artists Hub, and a 40th anniversary celebration
The Art Gallery of Peterborough is not only celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, but also the 40th anniversary of the iconic Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour (KAST) — one of the longest running studio tours in Canada.
Taking place each fall as the colours of the Kawarthas reach their peak, the self-guided tour encourages locals and visitors to explore all the creativity the region has to offer by visiting the studios of talented artists from across the Peterborough and the Kawarthas region.
Featuring more than 40 local professional artists, this year’s special anniversary tour is taking place on Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
“We have such a rich and vibrant arts culture here in Peterborough and the Kawarthas — it’s such a vital part of our ecosystem and local economy,” says Andrew Ihamaki, Education Programming Coordinator at the Art Gallery of Peterborough. “KAST is about building connections while highlighting and showcasing that art is all around us.”
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