Once a year, creativity spills out of the South Metro Atlanta art scenes and into the streets -welcome to the Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour! This annual event opens the doors of working studios in Fayette and Coweta Counties, giving you a rare behind-the-scenes access to see where the art comes to life.
Artists studios come in all shapes and sizes. Some are in the basement, some are a spare room in the artists home, some are private out building located on their home property and still others are public studio spaces. Regardless of their studio space, these artists are opening their studio spaces to you. Our artists have invited a few special guest artists from inside and outside the area to join in at their hosting locations, with up to three guest artists creating and showcasing their work at each stop.
SHAST is a true labor of love, powered entirely by the artists themselves. No tickets, no velvet ropes - just genuine connection, live demonstrations, and the kind of insider access you won't find any other time of the year!
SHAST was the brain-child of Andrea Faye Boswell, a ceramic artist. She wanted to share the crafting, educate and show the world all the fine artists who live in the South Metro Atlanta area. We started in 2013 in Fayette County. In 2017 we added Coweta County. Each year new artists join SHAST and we are continuing to grow.
Yes children are welcome. Many artists and studios have activities for you and your children to enjoy.
We encourage children to get involved and love the idea of sparking their creativity and introducing them to the many worlds of Art.
However, be warned, much of the Art, that is on display in the studios, is breakable and can be very expensive. The Artist's studios, have not been, and are not required to be child proofed. Tools and machines in the studios will be on display for educational purposes and most of them are not be meant for little hands. So, if your child is rambunctious or too young to really enjoy this experience, you will probably enjoy the Tour more if you're not worried about your little ones. You will be expected to stay with your children and not allow them to run wild in the studios. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.