Who We Are
ARTrails of Southwest Washington began highlighting the artists and the arts in the greater Lewis County region in 2002. Since then we’ve become a group of artists working in highly diverse art genres.
Mission
ARTrails is a community of emerging and established artists who live and work in the greater Lewis County area. Through the annual Studio Tour, held the 3rd and 4th weekends of September, ARTrails provides an opportunity for the public to meet artists in their studio/workplace and to observe works in progress and purchase work directly from the artists. ARTrails promotes the art and work of member artists through exhibits, workshops, and educational programs in coordination with area businesses, schools and organizations.
History
ARTrails was conceived in 2003, over burgers and beers at a local burger joint in Toledo, WA. Over the years, this small group of artists with a dream has grown into the cultural icon of Lewis County.
What We Do
ARTrails 2024 Studio Tour
ARTrails will be celebrating its 22nd Annual Studio Tour in September of 2024.
Join us for the 2024 ARTrails Open Studio Tour, September 21-22 and September 28-29 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Follow the map you can print here or the one in the Studio Guide to find the studios of your favorite artists.
Don’t miss the ARTrails Opening Gala on Friday, September 20, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at our Exhibition Gallery located in Centralia’s Historic Train Depot. (210 Railroad Avenue, Centralia WA).
Gather a carload of friends, share the gas, find your favorite pieces of art, and discover Southwest
Washington. This is a road trip! Plan to spend a delightful fall weekend driving through the region’s historic
communities and meandering along back roads.
You can start your experience by seeing the work of each artist at the Exhibition Gallery in the Historic
Train Depot – open 10:00 – 5:00 from September 21-29. Discover a diverse array of artwork from ARTrails
artists, with most pieces available for purchase. You can support our Kelly Cowan Scholarship Fund by
purchasing a small piece of original art, donated by our artists, available for a minimum donation of $20.
Enjoy an amazing diversity of art forms and media, talk to the artists, and watch them at work in their
studios. Our artists express themselves in a variety of ways including (but not limited to): painting (pastel,
oil, acrylic, watercolor), sculpture, glass, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, fiber art, carved or turned wood,
enameling, collage, metal, and photography.