The annual Northwoods Art Tour is on again this year and artists are ready to welcome guests back to their individual studios and galleries. The tour takes place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 23, 24, 25. Brochures and with descriptions of individual studios are available at area chambers of commerce and information kiosks and for printing on the tour’s website www.northwoodsarttour.com.

The tour is organized into 38 unique studios located along the beautiful backroads of Iron, Vilas, Oneida and Lincoln counties. It provides a unique opportunity to experience where and why artists create.

Participants can see original works created in all painting and drawing media, functional and decorative works in fiber, clay, wood, glass and natural materials; collections of creative photography, designer jewelry in precious metals and other unique media.

Pictured is a bluegill, metal and wood fabricated by Rod Lindner and handprinted in acrylic by Judi Linder of LemonDog Art. The Linders will be guest artiists at Bear Paw Studio in St. Germain.