Emerging Artist Open Studios Art Tour Application 2026 EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Applicant InformationName* First Last Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Mailing Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Phone*Email* Enter Email Confirm Email NOTE: Email is the preferred method of communication. Please include the words “Open Studio” in all email correspondence.Website Artwork ImagesUPLOAD 2 IMAGES OF YOUR ARTWORK. These images will be referenced during the jurying process. They will not be used for Open Studios print & digital marketing. Request for those images will come at a later date. RENAME YOUR ARTWORK AS ‘YOUR NAME ARTWORK 1 & 2’ for each of your images in the google drive folder below UPLOAD ARTWORK Emerging ArtistsEmerging artists will show at the Art Depot as a group show Open Studios weekend, May 16th & 17th.Emerging Artists are required to participate in a group show setting Yes The emerging artist group show will be designated in Hollister at the art depot. Each Artist must submit an individual application and pay the Open Studios entry fee.Please read carefullyApplication fees can be sent via PayPal below. The deadline for all submissions is 5:00 pm, Friday, March 13th. REVIEW PROCESS: All submissions will be reviewed by committee. Participating artists will be notified by 3/19 All submissions will be reviewed by committee. Applications will not be considered complete until payment is received. If you were not accepted to participate at this time you will receive a full application fee refund.Describe Your WorkBriefly describe your work in 30 words or less. For example: My work is inspired by the way people move within architecture. Worldwide travel has provided extensive opportunities to photograph individuals and groups of people in unusual and striking settings.Participation DisclaimerPlease check all items below.Emerging Artist Group Show* Yes The artist agrees to hold the San Benito County Arts Council, its Board, staff and volunteers harmless for any damage, theft or loss of artwork. The artist understands & accepts the risk of submitting/sending artwork. The San Benito County Arts Council is not responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to the Works of Art while in its possession or on display; specifically, from the date of delivery to the Arts Council until the date of delivery to a Purchaser or repossession by the Artist. All reasonable care will be taken with Artwork. We suggest that artists insure their work privately for adequate protection in all potential situations. Art Tour* Yes As a participant in the San Benito County Open Studio Art Tour, I agree that photographs, videos, or slides of me or my work may be used by the Open Studio Committee of the non-profit organization San Benito County Arts Council for promotional purposes. The San Benito County Arts Council will not be responsible for any injury that may arise to the exhibitors or to guests while they are within the space set aside for the participant, or for loss or damage to any property from any cause what so ever during the period of the Open Studio Art Tour. I understand I am responsible for securing my work during non-event hours. I agree to hold The San Benito County Arts Council harmless in any such situation and not responsible for work left overnight. I have read the rules, regulations and policies for the Open Studio Art Tour and agree to abide by them. By signing below I am acknowledging that I have read the terms and conditions set forth in the Open Studio Art Tour Application and Artist Agreement. If accepted, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations for the event. Additionally, I agree to hold harmless the San Benito County Arts Council, its Board and Staff and all subsidiaries for the theft, loss or damage to any items, exhibited or personal, during the Open Studio Art Tour.I agree to make a sincere effort to promote Open Studios via social media, direct mail, email, etc. I understand that the success of Open Studios depends in part on my own outreach efforts.* Yes Signature*Today's Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Agree to all terms* Yes By clicking this box you are stating that you have read all information above and have agreed to all terms and that the name you are entering in the Signature box is your name.Fee* Emerging Open Studio Artist (weekend only): $45.00 Total $0.00
