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Denman Studio Tour organizers report strong sales and visitor interest

A report on the 2026 tour says one artist sold out within four hours on its first day and visitors returned to some studios.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2026-08-27 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Island Art Studio Tour committee reported strong sales and visitor interest during the 2026 tour, saying one artist sold out within four hours on the first day.^[1]

The report says visitors spoke with artists about their creative processes, materials and inspiration, and that families and children were interested in seeing artists at work. It also says some visitors returned to studios and others continued connecting with artists after the tour.^[1]

The next Denman Art Studio Tour is scheduled for August 14 and 15, 2027, according to the committee’s notice.^[1]

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