The North Shore Arts Alliance’s Art Trail–a self-guided tour of Western New York’s most inspiring studios, galleries, and artist hubs – will take place Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event is a chance to meet artists, see their art and travel throughout Chautauqua County. There are 14 hub locations that serve as gathering points where multiple artists display their work. Some hubs are located at individual studios, while others are shared spaces where visitors can meet several artists at once. Hubs are:

– Thomas Annear Art Studio (Fredonia): Thomas Annear & Tom Janik

– Waldo Latimer Studio (Fredonia): Wally Latimer

– Kniti Griti Works Studio (Fredonia): Marcia Merrins & June Burns

– 21 Brix Winery (Portland): Patrick Stokes, Seri Beeson, Sarah Brown, Brian Millspaw, Carrie Sheffield, Lisa Eppolito and Karen Taverna

– Portage Hill Art Gallery (Westfield): Audrey Kay Dowling, Myriam Mayshark, David Gregor, & Tim Sivertsen

– Reno Pottery (Dewittville): Jim & Pat Reno

– The Sheep Barn Gallery (Mayville): John Gerber, Nancy Wehr, & Denise de la Cerda

– Cynthia Norton Studio (CHQ Inst.): Cynthia Norton

– LMNOP Gallery (Sherman): Peter Hamilton

– 12 Main Street Bemus Point: Lisa Summerfield

– Bemus Point Library (Bemus Point): Jackie Damore

– Janet Mandel Art Studio (Kennedy): Janet Mandel

– Edgewater Art House (Jamestown): Susan Gutierrez & Susan Simmons

– Nancy Nixon Ensign Studio (Jamestown): Nancy Nixon Ensign

Visitors can pick up a passport at any location and collect stamps as they visit different hubs. Completed passports are eligible for a drawing to win gift certificates redeemable with any participating artist.

“Whether you’re from Chautauqua County or visiting from out of town, this immersive art-and-nature experience is not to be missed”, said Marcia Merrins, president of the North Shore Arts Alliance.

Admission is free.

The Art Trail is a community-driven initiative, run by North Shore Arts Alliance, an all volunteer non-profit organization.