Annual SOKO Artists Studio Tour Set for Feb. 26-27.

Art lovers or anyone else is invited to tour 20 artists in their studios at 15 locations along the winding and scenic Māmalahoa Highway from Keauhou throughout South Kona to Hōnaunau during the seventh annual SOKO Artists Studio Tour.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27.

South Kona Artists Collective, or SOKO, is a group of professional artists, including painters, potters, photographers, assemblage sculptors, jewelers, printmakers, woodworkers, fiber and mosaic artists, who share their work with visitors and island locals through an annual studio tour, events and exhibits on Hawaii Island.

Plan on a full day of learning and talking with the artists about their inspiration and techniques. A wide range of fine art, smaller items and gifts are available for sale.

For directions, see a map that will be posted before the tour at www.sokoartists.com/studio-tour/

More info 808-443-9587, sokoartists@gmail.com