Northwoods Fall Art Tour Oct. 6-8

Autumn colors have arrived and it’s time for the 24th annual fall Northwoods Art Tour, October 6-7-8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

 Some of the Northwoods’ finest artists and artist-owned galleries will be allowing visitors a behind-the-scenes view of how their work is created. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to discover where many Northwoods artists live and work and view their processes and inspirations. Visitors also have the unique opportunity to make purchases directly from them. Follow the tour map and view the autumn foliage as you take a drive through some of the prettiest back roads in northern Wisconsin, organizers said in a press release.

 At the southern tip of the tour are artists in the Tomahawk area. There you will find one of the tour’s new artists, Linda DeBroux, who owns the Chapel Art Gallery and works with pottery and mixed media. The Fifth Element Gallery is also new, owned by Shayna Kelley, who is a teacher and a contemporary artist, the release states.

In Eagle River are Sarah and Janice Zindel. Sarah creates jewelry using natural stones, glass, and beads, while Janice is a fiber artist who creates handwovens inspired by her Norwegian heritage.

 In Hazelhurst, see Jenny Gibson’s 100-year-old sock machine. 

In the Lac du Flambeau area is La De Da Gourds, where Karen Caldwell sells hard-shell gourds. “If you come to my studio, my gourds will make you smile.” Lisa Opfer is a new member and creates whimsical pottery. One of her customers said, “I’ve never seen such unique pottery.”

 In Boulder Junction, Sara Muender, owner of Moondeer Gallery, is a multimedia artist. “I like to play; my work is normally very whimsical in a variety of styles.” Mary Burns of the Manitowish River Studio weaves on a unique hand-jacquard loom. Sandy Cashman of Manitowish Waters is an award-winning oil painter whose paintings show the magic of the Northwoods.

 Out in Mercer, the Odonata Art Gallery has been in business for 24 years and has the artwork of around 80 artists. Owners Mitch and Laureen Myers display their own pottery, painting, and photography. And don’t forget Steve Klemann’s spectacular handcrafted furniture. He is worth the drive to the Land O’ Lakes area. “My furniture is both functional and beautiful.”

 The Northwoods Art Tour is free to all. Brochures with studio descriptions, driving directions, and a map are available at area businesses, chambers of commerce, and online at northwoodsarttour.com.