EASTON, Pa. — Art enthusiasts can check out some of the Lehigh Valley's newest paintings, sculptures and artisan crafts while supporting local businesses on the east end of the region.
Art galleries, shops and restaurants will participate in the Easton Arts Tour, sponsored by the Arts Community of Easton, or ACE, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30.
- Meet artists and shop for something new at the Arts Community of Easton's walkable art tour on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29
- More than 30 Lehigh Valley artists will showcase their work ready for purchase or gift-giving
- The event is free
A self-guided tour
The walkable tour will kick off at the Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., where attendees can pick up a free brochure and see some of the new creations from ACE's "small works group show.
The exhibit will feature artwork by more than 30 member artists showing small — and some large — works ready to buy for collection or gift-giving.
Artwork will be on display at the museum until June 11 and online via social media.
Shop and sip
After the museum, attendees will be able to shop for handcrafted jewelry at Seth & Co., 13 S. Bank St., or discover new mixed media creations by Venezuelan artist Daniel Djuno-Goiricelaya at Book and Puppet, 22 Centre Square.
Djuno-Goiricelaya's pieces are influenced by the Wayuu culture, as well as Venezuelan artists such as Armando Reveron, Luis Montiel, Carlos Cruz Diez, Jesus Soto, Francisco Hung, Lia de Bermudez, Pedro Piña and Diego Bellorin.
There also are additional stops at Studios at 22 South 3rd, Connexions Gallery (213 Northampton St.), 207 Church Street Studios (207 Church Street) and Charles Klabunde Fine Arts Gallery and Studio (73 N 2nd St.).
Folks can also grab a bite and a drink at the Easton Public Market (325 Northampton St.) where artists Sharon Beim, Emily Bell, Kevin Lynn, Bryana Joy, Diedre Bishop and James Cox will be displaying their works.
The walkable tour ends at the Trading Post Depot (401 Northampton St.) with paintings by Claire Marcus.
Drive by art
The final three venues on the list are accessible by car or bike.
Artist Laura Kindle's studio (700 Washington St.) will feature her latest oil paintings and Elevan20 Art Studios (1120 Butler St.) will be hosted work from Clint Newton lll, Tomi J. Petrella and Ilse Goshen.
End the tour at the Simon Silk Mill (1235 Simon Blvd) where staff will offer visitors a chance to paint with VASARI's Classic Artists' Oil Colors.
For more information, visit eastonart.org.