The Placerville Arts Association is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. With decades of creativity behind it, 2025 is shaping up to be a milestone year for local artists and art enthusiasts.

The highlight of the season is the Artists Open Studio Tour, a three-day event running Friday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 28. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tour guide booklets will be available at several Placerville shops on Main Street and Broadway, as well as at each studio. A downloadable map, directions and artist information can also be found at paastudiotour.com .

Along with printed maps, signs will be placed along streets to help visitors navigate from one studio to the next. Most are only a few minutes apart.

Each studio will feature a wide range of 2D and 3D artworks, in

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