OCTOBER 3-4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Naples Open Studio Trail (NOST), a group of dynamic, innovative artists who invite the public into their studios every October, announced its line-up for 2026, with a new painter, Joshua Carson, who recently moved to the area, and new Guest Artists. Carson’s work is influenced by experiences of travelling across Europe and Central America, time spent living in England, and a love of abstract expressionism.
New Guest Artists include Kate Baranowski, ceramics, showing at John Grabski’s studio; and Linny Ward, felt/fiber, at Robin McCondichie’s studio.
In this 25th year of the Trail, there will be 19 artists in 12 locations scattered around Canandaigua Lake: from Bristol in the northwest; south to Naples; north to Middlesex; and northeast to Branchport. Trail riders enjoy spectacular, pastoral scenery, changing fall colors, winding back roads, and creative interaction with artists while driving from studio to studio. Each artist shows and sells their work in one of the Trail Artist’s studios, galleries, or homes, some may offer demonstrations.
Studios are open October 3-4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A downloadable map is available on its website; people are welcome to contact them for a mailed brochure.
ARTIST LOCATIONS
- Albie Alliet: painting
- Joshua Carson: painting
- Folk Art Guild Pottery
- Folk Art Guild Woodshop
- John Grabski: furniture
- Scott Grove: sculpture, furniture
- Nancy Lane: painting
- Chris Mays and Tracie Doerner: woodworking, painting
- Robin McCondichie: pastels
- Linda Starkweather: jewelry, painting, sculpture
- Jessie Marianacci Valone: ceramics
- Amy Wheeler: painting
GUEST ARTISTS
- Kate Baranowski (ceramics) at John Grabski’s studio
- Linny Ward (felt/fiber) at Robin McCondichie’s studio
- Mike Griffin (ceramics) at Sorrel (Lauren Hirsh’s) Studio
- Geoffrey Gretton (ceramics) at the Folk Art Guild
- Mark Stash (paintings) at Scott Grove’s studio.
About The Naples Open Studio Trail
The Naples Open Studio Trail (NOST) is a group of dynamic, innovative artists that invite the public into their studios to share their craft, demonstrate how they work, and create a better understanding of the arts. They work in oils, acrylics, ceramics, metal, wood, yarn, and pastels, and create paintings, sculpture, wearables, furniture, sculpture, jewelry, housewares, etc. These artists typically sell their wares in galleries and craft fairs; during NOST, purchases and commissions can be made directly with the artist. This free event occurs on the first weekend of every October. Visit http://www.naplesopenstudiotrail.com for more information.
