It's very important to get to see other artists work, in whatever medium you use and in other forms as well, you never know where you might get an idea (or a job!). What I really like about Blue Skies Studios is the fact that our floor plan is completely open and you can't help to see what the other artists are working on. The mix is quite cool too, fabric art, painting in various mediums, glass, mosiac, fashion, I think that's most of it...
Also the exchange of ideas and opportunities is great.
Just got notice of a photography exhibit at the Harvest Cafe down the street from the studio-

http://blueskiessstudios.org/art-on-the-wall/stephenie-zentara.html

I like the abstract light stuff on her site, and it inspired me look again and post some shots I did during the First Night celebration I did in Morristown NJ last week...