Showcasing local artists in-person and online
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural scene of Tucson and Pima County for the 2026 Open Studio Tours (OST), presented by the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Discover the works of more than 200 local artists and makers in Southern Arizona at the 2026 Open Studio Tours! Browse through our Open Studio Tour Artist Directory to get a glimpse at their techniques and inspirations firsthand.
Explore the creative processes of emerging and professional artists and gain a behind-the-scenes look at their work during open studio visits. Check out the map of participating studios below to help you plan your tour.
Purchase artwork directly from the artists to support our local economy and add a unique touch to your homes and workspaces. While purchasing is not required to attend OST, with a wide range of styles and price ranges, it is the perfect time to start or add to your personal art collection.
1. Meet the Artists
ARTIST EVENT GRID
2. Plan Your Tour
gain a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process during open
studio visits. Check out the map of participating studios below to help
you plan your tour.
OST APP
Navigate Open Studio Tours like never before. Download the OST Phone App to look at Artists Profile, Create Favorite Lists, and Plan your Tour with our integrated Studio Map.
2026 Studio Map
Find the Artist Studios of the 2026 Open Studio Tours.
3. Support Local Art
Set A Budget
Not only should you determine how much you want to spend, but you should also determine how you will use the amount budgeted. Is your budget for 6 months or an entire year? Are you budgeting for a single $1,000 acquisition or four $250 pieces?
As a newbie, you’ll want to focus on quality over quantity. Your budget will probably change over time, so it’s important that those early pieces are pieces with real value.
ASK WHAT IS AVAILABLE
“It’s OK to tell me that you have $1,000 and you’re wondering what I have in that price range,” says David B. Smith, owner and director of LoDo’s David B. Smith Gallery. “I have a bunch of hidden gems for less than that.” In fact, most galleries have rich storage areas where they stockpile artwork that isn’t on exhibit. What might be back there? “If you see something you like on display but you can’t afford it,” Havu says, “ask if there are smaller-size pieces or works on paper or limited-run prints from that same artist in the back. You might be surprised by what’s available.”
How to Tell if You're Buying the Right Art
Maybe they trigger a memory for you, or maybe they remind you of a person you love. Whatever it is, these are the works that emotionally speak to you, and that is the best kind of work to have.
We all have a unique perspective on what is “good” art, so do not [buy] an artwork that you aren’t feeling. Even if somebody is an expert and says that an artwork is valuable or beautiful, if you don’t like it then you shouldn’t buy it. You are the one who has to live with it, and you should only decorate your walls with works that speak to you on a personal level.
– From The Art of Buying Art