Orange County in the fall is a wonderful sight to behold. The crisp autumn air is a perfect mix with the artwork that weaves its way through the hills and valleys peppered with reds, oranges, and golds. Artists prepare to open their studio doors and allow admiring art lovers to enter their inner sanctums. We headed out 54W in our quest for art. Two of the artists we visited were Kara Ikenberry and Susan Wells. A leafy walk led to a big barn which housed the work of the artists. Kara's intricately designed pottery melds colorful twisted faces together giving new meaning to two-faced (and even three faced). Ikenberry also creates other interesting clayware pieces. She also works in metal, creating artwork as well as pieces such coat racks, candlesticks and other artful welded items. Susan Wells makes beautiful, functional pottery including mugs, cups, bowls, pitchers, vases, plates and pots. She also creates unique "altars" that are little scenes set in clay. She creates at Maidenhair Studio in Cedar Grove. In 2005, the 11th Annual Open Studio Tour is November 5th & 6th and November 12th & 13th, Saturdays from 10 am - 5 pm and Sundays from 12 am to 5 pm. This year features 60 artists, new and returning. Media featured includes paintings - oils, acrylic & watercolor, engraving/etching, ceramics - sculptural and functional, metals - jewelry & sculpture, stained glass, woodworking - furniture & boxes, fiber art, photography, illustrations, children's books, and mixed media. Two preview exhibitions featuring all artists were at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro and The Burwell School in Hillsborough from October 17th - November 14th, with the opening reception at the ArtsCenter on October 28th from 5 - 7 pm. The Reception, tour and exhibitions are free and open to the public. All artwork is for sale. The Studio Tour is an ever-changing showcase of Orange County's talented artists. Maps are available at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro and the Burwell School in Hillsborough. See the tour website at www.openstudiotour.com, or contact Gordon Jameson at 919-932-3438 for more information. SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS! BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME AND YOURSELF! BUY ART!! 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 Home | Overview | About Us | Ads | Art | Businesses | Carrboro and Area Stuff | Carrboro Map | Computer Stuff | Downtown Carrboro Map | Events | Prices | Restaurants | UniqueOrn Enterprises