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Open Studio Tour Sept. 4

If you were intrigued by the artist Robert Andrew Parker, who was profiled in our August special issue of Compass (dedicated to artists and their studios), you can take advantage of a rare opportunity to actually visit Parker in that same studio.

Cornwall, Conn.,  will hold its annual open studio day on Saturday, Sept. 4, between 1 and 5 p.m.

There are sculptors , painters, makers of high-end dishware and other ceramic goods and more. 

The full list of a dozen artists is at www.cornwallct.org/2021/08/20/cornwall-artists-open-studio.  The visits are free unless, of course, you decide to buy a piece of art.

— Cynthia Hochswender

Lakeville Journal

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