Experience the magic of art in New Edinburgh!
Mark your calendar for NEST 2025, coming up Sept. 27 and 28
What: The New Edinburgh Artists’ Studio Tour 2025 https://www.nestudiotour.ca
When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
Where: 13 studio and gallery locations throughout New Edinburgh, all within easy walking distance,
Admission: Free! Includes free street parking and door prize draws at selected locations.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art at the New Edinburgh Artists’ Studio Tour (NEST) 2025! This self-guided tour invites you to explore the creative heart of New Edinburgh.
NEST will be showcasing the work of 31 exceptional local and guest artists, including Manor Park’s own Martha Nixon, Beth Stikeman, and Sarah Hallman.
Sarah is new to the tour this year. She is a printmaker whose monoprints blend photography, drawing, and color, driven by a love of experimentation and the surprising results of the printing press. With 30 years of experience, she fluidly crosses mediums, spanning fine art, craft, and design, including lighting, jewellery, and glasswork. Her work often evokes the natural world with a delicate, whimsical quality.
Impressive lineup
This year’s lineup promises a rich tapestry of artistic expression in oil and acrylic, mixed media, printmaking, jewellery, photography, pottery, glass, textile, and sculpture. You will have the opportunity to witness live demonstrations by select artists as they share their techniques and creative processes. Enjoy one-of-a-kind art, discover unique pieces to add to your collection, and find that perfect gift.
This year we are introducing the Toureka! App featuring free Wi-Fi access, an interactive map to navigate the tour, and links to the websites of participating artists and sponsors. Additionally, a printed NEST brochure will be available at select local businesses, providing a tangible guide to the tour.
NEST is more than just an art tour — it’s a vibrant celebration of creativity, connection, and community spirit!
Brought to life by a passionate group of local artists, NEST is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, and donors whose support makes NEST a truly special event and enriching experience. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors: title sponsor Natalie Belovic at Urban Ottawa, platinum sponsor Chartwell, as well as Acacia Tree Farms, Align Massage Therapy, Beechwood Auto Services, Beechwood Cemetery, Beechwood Market, Books on Beechwood, Dante Restaurant, Edinburger, Jacobsons, Linden Pizza, Metro on Beechwood, Pandore Innovations, and Schoolhouse Pizza. We also extend our sincere thanks to our advertisers: Lucille Collard (MPP Ottawa-Vanier), Mona Fortier (Member of Parliament Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester), and Rawlson King (Councillor Rideau-Rockcliffe).
Want to Get Involved? We are looking for friendly volunteers to greet and direct visitors and hand out brochures at various locations during the tour weekend. If this is of interest, please contact josee.robillard@gmail.com. If you are a local business, and would like to sponsor our event, please contact Beth Stikeman at beth.stikeman56@gmail.com.
If you are interested in learning more about NEST please visit our website at https://www.nestudiotour.ca or contact us at nestudiotour@gmail.com. Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/nestudiotour or https://www.facebook.com/NewEdinburghStudioTour.
Come for the art and stay for the experience!