Roslindale Open Studios This Weekend

Roslindale Open Studios is on Saturday and Sunday with more than 100 artists participating this year! And it's all free! 

Janice Williams is a founding member of Roslindale Open Studios, and she is alos the Event and Marketing Coordinator for Open Studios. She's also a pretty darn good artist. Williams answered some questions about this year's Roslindale Open Studios. 

Patch: When is the roslindale open studios this year?

Williams: November 3 and 4, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Patch: How many artists are there?

Williams: 103 artists are participating 

Patch: Where are the studios?

Williams: 40 locations in Roslindale - five group sites, nine businesses and 26 home studios

Patch: Do people need to buy tickets, get a map to get around? What's the best way to see Roslindale Open Studios?

Williams: No tickets needed - FREE - brochures are available around town or at groups sites, Adams Park and outside Village Market the day of event.

Patch: What's new this year for Open Studios?

Williams: The children's art exhibit at Roslindale Community Center on Saturday.

Patch: What do you like best about Roslindale Open Studios?

Williams: The number of home studios

Patch: What does the many raised go to?

Williams: This is not a fundraiser. The money we collect from artists for participation goes to marketing the event. Any revenue goes to the Roslinale Arts Alliance that sponsors the event.

Patch: Anything else you'd like to share about Roslindale Open Studios?

Williams: Hope you can visit and enjoy the art!

CLICK HERE for the 2012 Roslindale Open Studios Brochure.