South Coast Artists, Inc. (SCA) began informally five years ago as the South Coast Open Studio Tour. They have now evolved into a volunteer, non-profit corporation, with the mission of promoting artists year round in the south coast region (Westport and Dartmouth, MA and (Little Compton and Tiverton, RI). They pledge to promote the relationships among local artists, patrons, and the community at large via regularly scheduled open studio tours, and a comprehensive year round artist online directory.