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Northern Door Art Tour Features Five Artists

“Waters End Jive” by Bonnie Paruch.

From October 8 – 11, five artists will open their doors for a unique art tour at the top of the peninsula. Artists Bob Bentley, Bonnie Paruch, Jim Maronek, Wayne Simmons, and Rob Williams will welcome visitors with conversation, beautiful surroundings, light refreshments, and art.

Visitors can find the galleries by following the yellow and black “Great Days Art Tour” signs along the road.

RD Bentley Studio Gallery: Bob Bentley’s artwork runs the gamut from serious commissioned portraits to light hearted and whimsical portraits as well as villages and landscapes of Door County.

1076 N Elm Road, Ellison Bay / 920.854.6866 / http://www.rdbentley.com

Bonnie Paruch Studio: Bonnie Paruch’s studio is situated on a wide-open prairie. Southwest Art Magazine has identified her as “an artist to collect.” She will demonstrate plein air painting on Saturday and Sunday from 2 – 4 pm.

11249 county Road ZZ, Sister Bay / 920.421.1616 / http://www.bonnieparuchfineart.com

Silver Poplar Studios LLC: The unpredictable art of Jim Maronek includes watercolors, pastels, collages, and inventions, depicting landscapes, figures, stage designs, and the incomprehensible. Tours of his unique cottages and gardens will be available from 1 – 4 pm.

1519 East Door Bluff Road, Ellison Bay / 920.854.2106 / http://www.silverpoplar.com

Wayne Caldwell Simmons Studio Gallery: Wayne Caldwell’s studio features his favorite subject, portraits of people and their pets, especially dogs, along with Door County scenes, wildlife, and sporting art pieces. His new book, The Story of Jules Verne, will be available.

1375 County Rd. ZZ, Ellison Bay / 920.854.9469 / http://www.waynesimmonsart.com

Rob Williams Studio Gallery: The rugged beauty of Door County inspires Rob William’s expressive and loose oil paintings. The gallery also features Shirley Williams’s classic black and white photography.

753 Isle View Road, Gills Rock / 920.854.9823 / http://www.robwilliamsstudio.com