COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF GREENVILLE LAUNCHES FIRST ARTS AROUND GREENVILLE STUDIO TOUR

Local artists are the draw in a new FREE SUMMER EVENT in Greenville, NY (Greene County) 

• Arts Around Greenville Studio Tour is a free two-day event in and around Greenville, NY on July 23 & 24, 11am to 5pm. 

• It’s a self-guided tour of private art studio spaces; Visitors can chat with artists and learn about their process, materials, and inspiration. Art will be available for purchase. 

• 20 local artists will participate; All studios are within 15-mile radius of Greenville center. • Preview and Opening Reception on July 8, 6 – 9pm at Prevost Hall in Greenville, NY. • Studio Tour Maps can be found at business sponsor locations or downloaded at CPOG.org 

Arts Around Greenville Studio Tour is a Community Partners of Greenville art initiative focusing on the blossoming creative scene in Greenville, NY. The geography of northern Greene County offers scenic and panoramic views of the Catskill Mountain range, making it a desired location for artists to reside and work. Accomplished artists have always been part of the town’s essence, even more are choosing to make Greenville their home recently. The Studio Tour is an invitation to Greenville community members to become immersed in the cultural assets of the town while learning more about talented neighbors and friends. It is also an opportunity to welcome visitors from other regions, inviting them to discover and explore all that Greenville, NY has to offer, including dining, lodging, and shopping. 

The Studio Tour was proposed in 2021 and organized by Natalie Boburka, artist & educator, "I believe that it's an important time to build community after so much that has caused division. There are so many talented people in this area, I wanted to celebrate that and create a network of artists that could support each other. At the same time, I wanted to open-up the art process to everyone. Artist Studio Tours create opportunities for people who might not visit a gallery to see art and artists in their own neighborhood. We also invite visitors to enjoy the local, unique business sponsors located on our map." 

The Studio Tour project led to the creation of Arts Around Greenville (AAG), a subcommittee of Community Partners of Greenville. The mission of AAG is to engage community members of all ages in creative endeavors while offering opportunities for fun social connection. AAG is devoted to bringing local folks together in celebration of the arts in Greenville’s beautiful public spaces like Prevost Hall, Veteran’s Park & Gazebo, George V. Vanderbilt Park and Greenville Public Library. The 2022 Art Studio Tour is made possible by the generosity of local sponsors and AAG members who volunteer their time. To become a member, go to CPOG.org. 

Community Partners of Greenville (CPOG) is a non-profit organization celebrating the essence of local community in Greenville, NY with events like Greenville Day, The Summer Concert Series, and Arts Around Greenville Studio Tour. Become a member, donate, or sponsor an event by visiting CPOG.org.