Leslie Wight taking part in a previous Paint Pictou event. Photo by Contributed /The NewsArticle contentPICTOU – The Pictou Arts Society is hosting two events in the community this August.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe second annual Pictou West Studio Tour is happening on the weekend of Aug. 9-10, and on Aug. 23 Paint Pictou will make a return for its 8th year.Article contentArticle contentThe studio tour is an opportunity for tourists and locals alike to visit artists in the area. This year, the tour features 11 artists including painters, potters, fabric artists and more. The artists will welcome visitors to their studios from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.Article contentArticle content“This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to visit the various artists in their workspace, and to see and learn about their creative process from conception to completion,” said the society in a June 30 press release.Article content Ron Robichaud is one of the artists taking part in this year’s Pictou West Studio Tour. Photo by Contributed /The NewsArticle contentBrochures for the tour can be found at businesses in the Pictou area and the Pictou town office. They include a QR code with a map marking the location of each studio.Article contentLater in the month, on Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., artists across town will take part in Paint Pictou, a plein-air event.Article content“You may see them along the waterfront, on the Jitney Trail, or downtown,” the press release states. “Half the fun is finding them.”Article contentThere will also be a gallery set up at 18 Caladh Avenue, near the Vendor’s Village and Hector Heritage Quay museum. Paintings created during the day will be for sale, as well as additional works from participating artists.Article content
Pictou Arts Society hosting studio tour, painting event in August
