May 1- 3, 2026  

Daily: 10am – 5 pm  

The 20th Anniversary of Gorge Artists Open Studios will feature 41 studios! The 2026 tour weekend is May 1-3, 10am-5pm. Come see where art is made! (Pictured clockwise from top) Polly Wood, ceramics; Helen Fischer, painting; Blaine Franger, photography; Lynn Lewis, textiles; Brenda Huskey, painting; Ted Olson with Tess, painting; and Carolyn Crystal, glass.

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, daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers visitors an opportunity to experience art at its source-where ideas, materials, and stories converge.

This year’s anniversary tour features 50 artists across 41 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.

Stepping inside an artist’s studio offers something rare: insight into process, intention, and the lived experience behind the work. It is a place where curiosity is welcomed, conversations unfold, and stories are shared- directly with the person who made the art.

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. 

For more Info and a map of studio locations: www.gorgeartists.org