<p>A painting by Wally Mann, of Mann Studio, which will be open to the public during the Tokeland/North Cove Studio Art Tour.</p>

TOKELAND, Wash. The artists of Tokeland, Wash., will open their studios fto the public during the eighth annual Tokeland/North Cove Studio Art Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Additional invited area artists will be located inside the Shoalwater Bay Tribal Center and the historic Tokeland Hotel. With lunches available along the tour route, you can spend a relaxed day shopping for fine art paintings, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, glass, local authors books and more.

Studios participating in this eighth annual Tokeland North Cove Studio Art Tour are Knock on Wood, Mann Studio, Judith Altruda Jewelry, Nelson Crab Gallery Shop and Just Tuesdays. Additionally, the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Carving Apprenticeship Program will open its carving shed to visitors, sharing fine works, history and traditions.

Returning favorite artist invitees include Kennedy Creek Pottery, Barbara Sampson and Senja Antilla. Artists new to this event include Joanne Barney, Jackie McGraw and Shoalwater Bay Tribal Family Artists, who will be located at the Tribal Center.

The Tokeland/North Cove Chamber of Commerce sponsors this successful art tour, which supports many local artists and businesses and serves as an introduction to the areas charm, activities and quiet beauty.

The studio tour will be easy to find, just follow the many signs along the route. Maps will be available at the Tribal Center and The Tokeland Hotel. Come to this exclusive art tour, where you are sure to find something you want!

A complete list of this years artists – as well as information regarding lodging, boating, fishing and more – can be found on the tours Facebook page, Tokeland North Cove Studio Art Tour.