Northeast Iowa Artists Tour is given the "Great Strides" Tourism Award

Posted: Mon, Jan 26, 2015 5:14 PM

WCCVB director Charlene Selbee presents the award to NIAST board members Peggy and Steve Kittelson, Paula Brown and Darla and Glen Ellickson

The NE Iowa Artists' Studio Tour began in 1998 with 15 locations and has grown to feature 50 artists at 36 locations, with an estimated 2,000 to 2,500 visitors annually.

On Monday the Winneshiek County Convention and Visitors Bureau recognized the impact of the Art Tour by presenting its Tourism Great Strides Award to the NIAST board.

The 2015 Tour will take place October 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Studios will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily.