Alto – The annual Alto Art Tour has expanded this year. The number of artists participating has increased by nearly a dozen over last year. This year 35 artists will display and sell their works in 11 locations around Alto.

Plus, this year, you have the chance to preview the work and meet the artists at a preview party at the lovely Spencer Theater on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 5-7 pm.

Then on Saturday and Sunday, drive the short route to visit the 11 homes and studios of the area artists. Locations are well marked and maps to help guide you along the way are available online at www.altoartists.com (http://www.altoartis.com) and at area businesses.

The website also details each artist and some of their work.
Hale Studio, 149 Placitas: Carol LeCrone Hale, paintings, and Scot Goewey, pottery;
Holman Studio, 172 Sonterra Dr.: Katy Holman, sculpture; Susan Goewey, paintings & weavings; and Anita Keegan, paintings;
Shaw Studio, 151 Sandesta: Betsy Shaw, female spirits; Ray Shaw, masks and ceramics; and Delfina Diem, Victorian brooches, beads and jewelry;
Foster Studio, 149 Chama Canyon: Sharon J’s, Sharon Foster, textiles
Arcure Studio, 340 Santiago Circle: Carolyn Arcure, storybeads; and Ardis R. Hood multi-media
Robinson Studio, 113 Las Estrelas, Patty Robinson, multimedia; Lisa Maue, tiles; Ivy Heymann, porcelain; and Dee Wescott, paintings;
Capuano Home, 147 Legacy Lane: Manon Doyle, paintings; Zoe de Negri jewelry; “Bear” Tiews, photographs; Susan Berend, paintings; and Sam Blatchley, glass art;
Price Studio, 411 Fort Stanton Rd.: Julia Price, oil paintings; Patsy Blasdell, expressionistic paintings;
Henry Studio, 120 Fort Stanton Rd.: Gary Henry, wood turnings; Marcia Bizeau, jewelry design, silk painting;
Oxford Studio, 236 Deer Park Dr.: Patricia Oxford, paintings; Bettye Blackwell, paintings; Verla Caster, China painting;
Twisted Pine Studio, 149 Crown Ridge Rd.: Sharon Adamy, pastels; Rosemary Maupin, jewelry; Molly Boyd, ceramics; and Cheryl D. Knobel, photography.