6th Annual Lakes Art Tour Invites Art Lovers to Explore Studios in Otter Tail County

Map of 2026 Lakes Art Tour. (Lakes Art Tour)

Ottertail, MN – The 6^th Annual Lakes Art Tour is this Saturday and Sunday (August 14-15, 2026) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

This free, self-driving tour invites the public into seven scenic artists’ studios tucked throughout Otter Tail County. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet seven host artists alongside 16 specialized guest artists invited from across the region.

2026 Studio Stops:

Turtle Moon Studio – Richville
Pine Mill Farm Furniture Co. – Ottertail
The Arthouse – Ottertail
Clayhouse Pottery Studio – Ottertail
Paula Sween – Richville
Potter-Daughter – Richville
Off the Wall Studio – Clitherall

Every tour stop functions as an interactive gallery space where creators will sell original work, host live demonstrations, and share their lifelong knowledge of specialized craft traditions. The weekend showcase spans an expansive variety of mediums, including pottery, woodworking, furniture restoration, handmade paper, painting, fiber arts, collage, metal jewelry, stained glass, and custom clothing design.

In addition to fostering local culture, the tour directly supports regional community advocacy. A portion of all art sales earned across the studio locations during the weekend will be donated to Someplace Safe, the local Otter Tail Women’s Shelter.

Story courtesy of Lakes Art Tour.