Behind every work of art is a place where it begins — a space shaped by tools, textures, light, and time. The North End Arts Tour (NEAT) is not just a chance to view finished pieces, but a rare invitation into the living, working environments where creativity unfolds.

Each studio on the tour is unique. Some are nestled in garden cottages, others in converted garages, urban buildings, or quiet basements transformed into sanctuaries of invention. These are not staged showrooms — they are spaces of honest process, filled with materials in motion: paint-splattered easels, sketchbooks mid-thought, soldering benches, spinning wheels, drying clay.

Visitors are welcomed not only to observe but to connect — with the atmosphere, the artist, and the journey behind the art. It’s a rare window into the daily discipline of craftsmanship and the personal rhythm of inspiration.

NEAT celebrates these environments as much as the art itself. By opening these doors, we honor the work behind the work — the silent labor, the careful experiments, the moments of frustration and joy that give each object its soul.

Whether you’re an art lover, collector, or curious neighbor, exploring the studios is a chance to witness creativity where it truly lives: in real spaces, shaped by real hands.