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Vashon Island Studio Tour

A free, self-guided tour of artists' studios and galleries on Vashon Island, held each spring and holiday season by Vashon Island Visual Artists.

17816 Vashon Hwy SW · Vashon, WA

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Price: No admission fee
When it runs: Spring tour in May; holiday tour traditionally in December
Good for: Second and third visits
Public transit nearby: Vashon Hwy SW & SW 178th StBus 118, 119 · 70 ft away
Vashon Hwy SW & SW Bank RdBus 118, 119 · 0.2 mi away
Vashon Hwy SW & SW 171st StBus 118, 119 · 0.5 mi away
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Flying in: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is about 7 miles away.
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About Vashon Island Studio Tour

The Vashon Island Studio Tour, run by Vashon Island Visual Artists (VIVA), opens dozens of private studios and galleries to visitors over two weekends, with work by more than 100 local artists and craftspeople. The tour is free and self-guided, from 10am to 5pm on tour days, using VIVA's interactive map. Start at the VIVA Tour Info Center & Gallery at 17816 Vashon Hwy SW in the heart of town, which has tour brochures and restrooms. The spring tour runs in May, and a holiday edition has traditionally run in December.

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