About the SJIA Studio Tour
The San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour is a free, self-guided tour celebrating the island's robust artist community. Always the first full weekend in June, the Studio Tour takes attendees on an adventure, leading them off the beaten tourist path, weaving through back roads to remote pockets of the island. While visitors will surely come across the many popular island destinations along the way, the Studio Tour offers a rare opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the island, discover the artwork it inspires and meet the artists behind the art.
The Studio Tour is the perfect way to experience all the island has to offer before the peak summer season begins. Artist studios are often unique and quirky, ranging from small home studios to large shared, coworking spaces and everything in between - small outbuildings, outdoor kilns, large historic barns and repurposed industrial spaces that provide communal access to tools and equipment. Many host studios will also feature guest artists, offering a rare opportunity to experience multiple artistic voices at the same time.
Founded in 1991, the studio tour was created by island artists who wanted to open their studios for one special weekend each year – offering the public glimpses into their workspaces and artistic lives to connect with the creative process firsthand. In late 2024, the artists officially formed San Juan Island Artists, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. While the Studio Tour remains our primary focus, this milestone supports the continued growth and future impact of the island’s artistic community.
This year the tour features 68 participating island artists & 26 Studio stops on the map, making it one of the most extensive tours to date! With the depth and diversity of artists on this year’s tour, we encourage visitors to make it a full two-day experience.
To learn more about this year’s tour, be sure to check out our Tour Guidebook - Click here for a digital version or grab a printed version around town!
Studio Tour Raffle 2026
This year, San Juan Island Artists’ is offering a single, tour-wide raffle for a chance to win up to $200 in art! Each studio has a unique QR code — scan and complete a brief survey to enter the raffle. Complete a survey at each studio location to earn additional entries! Every completed survey is an opportunity to win a $50 gift certificate, redeemable with any 2026 participating artist through November 15, 2026. Four winners will be randomly drawn throughout the 2026 Studio Tour weekend. Be sure to check your email for a notification — you might be one of our lucky winners!
Thank you for visiting our studios & supporting local artists. Your survey responses help us collect statistical data to support grant funding opportunities and improve the Studio Tour for years to come.
Photo Galleries
Local photographer Chase Anderson has been capturing the people and essence of the tour for the past few years. You can view his galleries by year below.
Visit San Juans SJIA Tour Promo Video
Website cover images by Joan Benney and Danielle Dean - Website copyright 2026 San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour