NEW YORK.- The TriBeCa Open Artist Studio Tour is one of the most eagerly anticipated downtown NYC events of the season, offering a great experience for anyone interested in viewing artwork at the source-- the artist's own studio. It's an opportunity to walk around the neighborhood and meet directly with the artists-- and often see artwork not accessible in gallery settings.

Visitors will see the working spaces-- from basement to loft, individual to shared -- of both established and emerging artists. The works range from abstract to representational, realistic to expressionist, traditional to cutting edge, in all media and sizes.

This year's TOAST event features additional programs. The Church Street School for Music and Art* will hold drop-in art activities for children; and the group Collective Unconscious will offer a performance of Tesla Mania*, featuring NYC's largest Tesla Coil*, and Mikon Hall of Worlds*, an interactive, voice- and computer- driven exhibit. Best of all, the whole tour experience is relaxed, informal and absolutely FREE!