Sac Open Studios 2026

Download the 2026 Sac Open Studios Guide!

Guide Updates & Corrections

Stay up to date with the latest changes in the tour programming. This section will inform you of any closures, address changes, or omitted registrations.

• Omitted from the Guide: Marsha Elam is an official Weekend 1 Sac Open Studios artist (unlisted in the printed guide). You can visit her studio at 5410 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Click here to visit her artist directory profile.
• Incorrect map listing: Dylan Tellesen, Weekend 2 artist, was incorrectly placed as number 200 on the map. Dylan’s correct number is 216C. The address on his listing is correct, but the map location is not.
• Artist Change: Dana Rider will no longer be at Sierra 2 Center. Anita Grey, a fiber artist will be showing her work there instead.
• Closed Sunday: Caiti Chan, Weekend 1 artist 112A, will be closed on Sunday, September 13.
• Closed Open Studio: Tricia Talle, Weekend 1 artist 112R, will not have her studio open on September 12 or 13.

September 10: Kick Off Party

The party momentum continues at Verge from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. with the big Kick Off Party which will give attendees the opportunity to preview participating Sac Open Studios artists works! Legend Has It will be joining us once again with live music and drinks!

Fees: Free Event

SOS Weekends 1 & 2

WEEKEND 1: From September 12-13, tour participants will be able to visit participating artists in the Central, South, and West Sacramento, Pocket, Woodland, Davis, and more!

WEEKEND 2: From September 19-20, tour goers can add East Sacramento, Elk Grove, Walnut Grove, and more of the region’s areas to their lists!

For a full list of confirmed areas in the tour, please look forward to the guide release.

Regional Sponsors

• DOCO
• Fired Alpha Arts
• Ravel Rasmussen Properties
• Legend Has It
• SMUD

Community Partners

• WAL
• Beers Books
• BLICK Art Materials

Interested in becoming a sponsor or partner?

Registrations for the 2026 program are closed but we’d love to talk with you about partnership opportunities if you are interested! Reach out to our Public Programs Coordinator for more information: jesus@vergecontemporary.org

DOCO Live Art Activation for Weekend 1

Kick off Weekend 1 of Sac Open Studios with a stop at DOCO (Downtown Commons) in West Plaza! As you map out your self-guided tour across the Sacramento region, drop by to experience art in action, watch local featured artists bring canvases to life, and enter for a chance to win original artwork and prizes.

Weekend 1 Activation Schedule

• Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMFeatured Artist: Ashleigh AndersonWatch Ashleigh paint a original 24×36 canvas live in the plaza.
• Sunday, September 13 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Featured Artist: Rod Larson-SwensonCatch Rod’s live painting session as he constructs a custom 24×36 piece throughout the afternoon.

Giveaways & Perks

• Win Original Art: Stop by the activation to check out how you can enter to win one of the completed 24×36 canvas paintings by Ashleigh Anderson or Rod Larson-Swenson.
• $250 DOCO Gift Package: Follow @DOCOSacramento on Instagram for details on entering to win a $250 DOCO shopping and dining prize package.

Make a full day of your Tour Weekend—grab lunch at DOCO, support live local art, and keep exploring nearby open studios!